So this was a strange one. While you never really know what's going on, you seem to be able to fumble along with the film.
To be honest, the film doesn't go anywhere, as is the point i'm sure. Its difficult to explain without giving anything away.
There's a decent cast, most of whom are quite young in their careers at this point and to date, have gone on to do big things.
Obviously Laurence Fishburn has been around a while, clearly i'm not referring to him. He does do a cool, approachable yet menacing character quite well. Think Morpheus, but decides Not To explain anything to Neo. That pretty much sums up his role in this film. Its quite cool actually.
The film does have its moments of suspense and leaves you asking constant questions and wondering just what on Earth is going on here. But that essentially is the point.
Its done in a very 1970's style, and a lot of it, the way it is shot and the addition of certain events, places and things are given to detail an intentionally retro vibe.... in 2014... and here I am in 2024. Gotta be a time loop somewhere.
All in all it wasn't bad, but far from really good. The premise was interesting, the cast did an alright job, not sure if it played to their strengths or not, but it was entertaining.
The unnecessary flashbacks were incoherent and annoying. There were several scenes I had to replay because I was certain I missed something, or the story continued without anything to actually drive the plot along. Again, insanely annoying and piss poor editing.
Entertainment Value 6/10 Overall Rating 6/10
The ending somewhat saves this mess of a film. A genuinely good idea but very shabby writing & delivery and tacky editing kill it from the better piece of work it could have and almost certainly would have been.
If you dig Sci-Fi with a retro vibe, give it a watch. Its a serious slow-burn.
To be honest, the film doesn't go anywhere, as is the point i'm sure. Its difficult to explain without giving anything away.
There's a decent cast, most of whom are quite young in their careers at this point and to date, have gone on to do big things.
Obviously Laurence Fishburn has been around a while, clearly i'm not referring to him. He does do a cool, approachable yet menacing character quite well. Think Morpheus, but decides Not To explain anything to Neo. That pretty much sums up his role in this film. Its quite cool actually.
The film does have its moments of suspense and leaves you asking constant questions and wondering just what on Earth is going on here. But that essentially is the point.
Its done in a very 1970's style, and a lot of it, the way it is shot and the addition of certain events, places and things are given to detail an intentionally retro vibe.... in 2014... and here I am in 2024. Gotta be a time loop somewhere.
All in all it wasn't bad, but far from really good. The premise was interesting, the cast did an alright job, not sure if it played to their strengths or not, but it was entertaining.
The unnecessary flashbacks were incoherent and annoying. There were several scenes I had to replay because I was certain I missed something, or the story continued without anything to actually drive the plot along. Again, insanely annoying and piss poor editing.
Entertainment Value 6/10 Overall Rating 6/10
The ending somewhat saves this mess of a film. A genuinely good idea but very shabby writing & delivery and tacky editing kill it from the better piece of work it could have and almost certainly would have been.
If you dig Sci-Fi with a retro vibe, give it a watch. Its a serious slow-burn.
