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Post by stuartoxlade on Feb 25, 2019 4:55:09 GMT -5
This is great. I'm excited to do this and hope we can find the time to watch the film, take notes, and have a discussion. Related aside: should i withhold posting a review on Letterboxd until the date we've stipulated here? Just put your review in 'Spoiler' or something on the app |
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Post by chocollama on Mar 1, 2019 21:15:20 GMT -5
Saw this at a limited theatrical run, but due to working so much at the time fell asleep and missed the end. Eager to give it another shot!
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Post by v9733xa on Mar 2, 2019 11:49:36 GMT -5
Saw this at a limited theatrical run, but due to working so much at the time fell asleep and missed the end. Eager to give it another shot! Ha, well, that's not exactly a ringing endorsement... |
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Post by tao on Mar 2, 2019 12:46:50 GMT -5
Saw this at a limited theatrical run, but due to working so much at the time fell asleep and missed the end. Eager to give it another shot! I’ve done this a couple of times at my local theater, what with their “dreamloungers” and all... |
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Post by chocollama on Mar 3, 2019 10:35:35 GMT -5
Saw this at a limited theatrical run, but due to working so much at the time fell asleep and missed the end. Eager to give it another shot! Ha, well, that's not exactly a ringing endorsement... don't worry man, I definitely liked it. I was working about 60 hours a week at that point and had just picked up an infection. Peed about 20 something times the next day and it wore me tf out. I think most people will really dig it |
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Post by tao on Mar 3, 2019 11:35:34 GMT -5
Just throwing it out there, but the film will be available in iTunes on March 8,.
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Post by colton on Mar 3, 2019 13:35:06 GMT -5
Yo, I'm gonna join this too! I somehow missed this last month lol. I remember seeing the trailer for this movie a few months ago and it looked awesome.
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Post by stuartoxlade on Mar 6, 2019 3:46:16 GMT -5
Watched this last night, was pleasantly surprised. I'll avoid putting up any reviews until we've all seen it (Including Letterboxd).
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Post by colton on Mar 13, 2019 0:36:28 GMT -5
Just watched this tonight! I liked it enough. Pretty predictable story but I found the practical effects to be awesome! All the buttons and switches in the space shuttle just felt so genuine.
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Post by v9733xa on Mar 13, 2019 17:45:33 GMT -5
Just keep forgetting about this. I will watch by Friday night, for sure.
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Post by essien on Mar 15, 2019 3:57:04 GMT -5
Watched it last night  |
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Post by stuartoxlade on Mar 18, 2019 3:44:59 GMT -5
Deadline is today. Can we start talking about it yet?
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Post by essien on Mar 18, 2019 4:08:08 GMT -5
Deadline is today. Can we start talking about it yet? Let the discussion commence. |
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Post by stuartoxlade on Mar 18, 2019 4:42:33 GMT -5
Without delving into the plot too much, I just wanted to say that I really admired the sound and SFX in this film. It's remarkable what they managed to do on a shoestring budget. Everything from the buttons in the spaceship, to the weird noise that's constantly in the background that sounds like wind, to the use of helmet vocals when the character who is talking isn't on screen, I found it all really impressive. I watched this with a friend who really wasn't impressed with Sophie Thatcher as an actress but I thought she was fine. The film did enhance once Pedro Pascal came on board, and you never really knew whether he'd turn out to be a friend or foe which was pretty cool. Definitely keen to see more from these directors.
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Post by Ghosty on Mar 18, 2019 13:36:33 GMT -5
- Attention to detail (costumes, weapons, props, etc.). Sidenote: props to Gopher for informing me how important this was to the film via their production crew and directors.
The costumes, sets, props, etc. were definitely the highlight for me. The film does a good job with its limited budget and creates a world that feels authentic and lived-in without coming across as overdone. The basic design of the costumes and weapons especially does a good job of making the film feel "rugged," I guess.
- Use of the films budget to highlight the world building of the film without over-saturating the visual effects. (Budget: $3.9 million)
As I mentioned previously, the film doesn't feel limited by its small budget, and it honestly felt enhanced by it. Nothing in the film felt overdone or over-saturated to me and the low budget contributes some grit that plays into the overall tone of the story.
- Did you enjoy the pacing of the film? Did the story line flow in your favor as a moviegoer?
The pacing was fine and I wasn't bored throughout, but the story and characters were nothing outstanding to me. Definitely serviceable and Pedro Pascal is the standout, although as a whole nothing to write home about in the story department.
- Pros and cons of the film, in your opinion (obviously).
+ Costume, prop, set design
+ Small cast keeps the story focused
+ Strong world-building creates a setting that feels lived-in and authentic
- Story is fine but not exactly memorable
- Characters are sort of bland and unforgettable; Pascal keeps you interested but the others are just ok
Overall a 6/10 for me. I enjoyed it overall, but, again, the story and characters didn't grab me as much as the world itself.
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