Occupation

Name: Occupation
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama
Released: July 20, 2018
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 45
Cast: Charles Mesure, Charles Terrier, Dan Ewing, Felix Williamson, Izzy Stevens

2018

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Mixed or average reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews

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Movie Details & Credits

Saban Films | Release Date: July 20, 2018 | R

Starring: Charles Mesure, Charles Terrier, Dan Ewing, Felix Williamson, Izzy Stevens, Jacqueline McKenzie, Rhiannon Fish, Stephanie Jacobsen, Temuera Morrison, Zachary Garred

Summary: A town is suddenly plunged into darkness. In the sky, a fleet of spaceships appears. The aliens have been watching Earth for centuries; now they have arrived to seize control of our planet. As alien storm troopers cut a deadly swath through the countryside, a ragtag group of townspeople realize they must band together for a chance to strikeA town is suddenly plunged into darkness. In the sky, a fleet of spaceships appears. The aliens have been watching Earth for centuries; now they have arrived to seize control of our planet. As alien storm troopers cut a deadly swath through the countryside, a ragtag group of townspeople realize they must band together for a chance to strike back at the invaders in this explosive sci-fi film that grips from start to thrilling finish.… Expand

Director: Luke Sparke

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Drama

Rating: R

Runtime: 119 min

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Justin Lowe

Jul 26, 2018

Good-naturedly gruff, unabashedly resourceful and proudly Australian, Occupation gets the job done with a minimum of fuss and an abundance of explosive set pieces that will likely endear it to domestic fans, even if it’s mostly forgettable otherwise. Read full review

Noel Murray

Jul 19, 2018

The movie’s derivative but lively and has a surprising scope. Read full review

Rob Staeger

Jul 18, 2018

The cast, led by Dan Ewing, Temuera Morrison, and Stephany Jacobsen, delivers sturdy character work, and the action is clear and well-executed, but none of it ventures beyond well-trod ground. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Jul 23, 2018

Occupation accomplishes the previously unthinkable: an alien invasion film that makes "Independence Day" look smart. Read full review

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mashamarx

Aug 9, 2018

A thoroughly entertaining and well-crafted film with a positive message about tolerance and cooperation. An engaging story, likeable characters, atmospheric cinematography and good action pacing all add up to a very enjoyable film viewing experience, and an impressive achievement for such aA thoroughly entertaining and well-crafted film with a positive message about tolerance and cooperation. An engaging story, likeable characters, atmospheric cinematography and good action pacing all add up to a very enjoyable film viewing experience, and an impressive achievement for such a low budget film.… Expand

1 of 5 users found this helpful14

SaviorGaming

Jan 8, 2019

Occupation fills a pretty odd role in movies these days. The story is as basic as it comes, the characters grow very little and you can see the ending coming a mile away really. That being said, if you like action movies this thing is a throwback in the genre to when all that mattered was aOccupation fills a pretty odd role in movies these days. The story is as basic as it comes, the characters grow very little and you can see the ending coming a mile away really. That being said, if you like action movies this thing is a throwback in the genre to when all that mattered was a body count and fireballs.… Expand

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GunnerMcDagget

Dec 3, 2019

Australia gets invaded by the least strategic, most poorly coordinated alien race in the galaxy. This scifi rendition of Tomorrow, When the War Began is flooded with terrible acting and terrible writing. Temuera Morrison can't save this train wreck of a movie.

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skeletorone

Feb 29, 2020

A bad movie with mediocre action, ridiculously cliché aliens, bad to mediocre acting and an insultingly ham-fisted 'message'. 2 points for the acceptable camera work and color grading. Not worth a watch.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

DesertDavid

Jan 6, 2019

No reviews here telling you the movie was well made should be trusted. Its just terrible and I love sci-fi. Basically a "red-dawn" with aliens but so very much worse. Did they hire a director? How about a film editor? the dialog and switching to different scenes make no sense. ActorsNo reviews here telling you the movie was well made should be trusted. Its just terrible and I love sci-fi. Basically a "red-dawn" with aliens but so very much worse. Did they hire a director? How about a film editor? the dialog and switching to different scenes make no sense. Actors mostly did a good job, effects were ok, it just came together so badly. Had to stop watching.… Expand

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

ozymandias79

Jul 22, 2018

This movie isn't even so bad its good, its just bad. They should have given up on a serious movie halfway through and gone with straight comedy. It gets a 1 for effort.

Update: had to change to zero because of the fake review.

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SWordOfDoom

Jan 6, 2019

The acting was bad. The story was dumb. The message was idiotic. The action was boring. The dialogue was some of the worst I've ever seen. Whoever made this film didn't care about making a movie at all. It's 100% garbage.

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