6/10 if you really appreciate plasmic blue and purple 5/10 realistically, and not worth rewatching
Would be a completely forgettable "5", but I really appreciate the colored monochromatic scenes of stellar vistas and generally good and intense cinematography. It's very moody, and, when the score is good, it, along with the effects and lighting work, are able to create a fascinating and foreboding atmosphere. Unfortunately, there's really not enough inspired artistry or Alien-like plot and production design, and the shots are generally too short.
The script's problems are the spare and uninspired writing and storytelling, and the lack of dynamics of the tone. There are also a lot of really abrupt cuts which keep the film from immersing the viewer in important ways. The characters just aren't that compelling, either, despite James Spader's quiet intensity, and the villain is just creepy in a banal way.
The --no spoilers-- mystery premise is interesting, if not exactly original, but it still boils down to being an action survival thriller in space. Still, the blue and purple thing is really nice to look at.
Ps. Oh! Vanessa Marshall voices the computer. I didn't even recognize her. I swear, that woman had the most naturally wide range of any female voice actress I know of. Great performance and absolutely silky and sultry.
Review by LNeroBlockedParent2021-01-26T06:42:53Z
6/10 if you really appreciate plasmic blue and purple
5/10 realistically, and not worth rewatching
Would be a completely forgettable "5", but I really appreciate the colored monochromatic scenes of stellar vistas and generally good and intense cinematography. It's very moody, and, when the score is good, it, along with the effects and lighting work, are able to create a fascinating and foreboding atmosphere. Unfortunately, there's really not enough inspired artistry or Alien-like plot and production design, and the shots are generally too short.
The script's problems are the spare and uninspired writing and storytelling, and the lack of dynamics of the tone. There are also a lot of really abrupt cuts which keep the film from immersing the viewer in important ways. The characters just aren't that compelling, either, despite James Spader's quiet intensity, and the villain is just creepy in a banal way.
The --no spoilers-- mystery premise is interesting, if not exactly original, but it still boils down to being an action survival thriller in space. Still, the blue and purple thing is really nice to look at.
Ps. Oh! Vanessa Marshall voices the computer. I didn't even recognize her. I swear, that woman had the most naturally wide range of any female voice actress I know of. Great performance and absolutely silky and sultry.