actually with great effort after the first ten minutes. It was right then, that I realized it was intended to be a satiric film mocking the science fiction movies, and though I had already suspected that it was doing so in a most naive, awkward and uninspired way I thought I should give it the chance to prove that it was something better than this. Well I could stand it for another twenty minutes before deciding that I shouldn't add the cost of wasting my time to the cost of the renting fees I had paid for it. So I just gave it up! I am still trying to understand why this film was made. It is such a bore, such a senseless thing (I don't say "trash" out of respect for the makers who obviously had something different in mind when they went for it), such a cheap nonsense! Well, I may be naive and senseless myself and this may be the reason I cannot give it the credits some other viewers think it deserves presenting this crap almost as a masterpiece, yet, as a fanatic and experienced cinefil( movie fan),this is the last film I would ever recommend to you. Test me if you dare!
... View More*********SPOILER ALERT************************* It is what it is. Just a fun movie with lots of plots, misdirections, ands false clues.The plot devises were imaginative and unique. "Oh I'm locked up, what am i going to do to get away. I know my hands come off like thing's and run around and help me'. I was laughing my as off at all of the stuff going on like a guy that looks like Antonio Banderas as a ninja. Just enjoy the movie for what it is. JUST FUN! Anyone that says this is the worst "B" movie ever is just crazy. Just watch any movie with the guy that played Superman on' Lois and Clark'Almost forgot where is the rest of the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
... View MoreThe movie started mediocre and then descended to worse until I couldn't take anymore.If they had set the story on a planet with gravity, then it may have made more sense. The ridiculous costumes/explanations would have been unnecessary. The viewer must not have been what the movie had in mind. The story was being told at you from the perspective of here it is, totally believable, don't think or pay attention at all.If you are texting, talking on the cell phone, and/or on the internet while the movie is playing; then the movie might be OK.The suspension of disbelief is an essential important element in any story. A better story draws you in and makes you want to see more.
... View MoreFrom the first scene, I got the winks that director sent at us: This is a caper in genre of old space comedies and new/retro styling of Mad Men. You really have to have a sense of humor to enjoy it, and a good martini on your side table would not hurt either. The dialog dips into all rich clichés from detective noir flicks from 60's, then quotes the optimistic space "future" of 50's, only to let the plot twist its ankles on new age cynicism. I really think that at times that art of "quote" reached the level of Star Trek Next Generation scenes on Holodeck. I loved, loved, loved retro styling and settings! Practically every scene had a morsel for architects, interior and fashion designers, and movie critics with the eye on mid twenty century nostalgia. I loved that actors mostly embraced the new "old" style of dialog. I think that this movie will have a following, just like Serenity, so don't dis it yet. I gave it 8 for brave originality of trying to do exactly what it is supposed to do: entertain, and cut down on unnecessary heroics: I have already saved the word with my x-box, the day before. And yes, it calls for follow up series, so I really hope that networks will pick it up.
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