Overture Films | Release Date: September 25, 2009
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LindaM.May 4, 2010
I liked it, kept me interested, unfairly reviewed so I won't go by reviews so much anymore and judge movies myself!
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RyanS.Jan 21, 2010
It has a good cast and plenty of outer space claustrophobia and dementia. It did seem a bit derivative at times but it was always entertaining.
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AlexZFeb 24, 2010
It surely did not deserve to get so hated by the critics. Not perfect, nothing really new but a very good blend of what is good in other Sci-Fi moies made it a great entertaining evening watching it on BD. Just wished it made more cash in It surely did not deserve to get so hated by the critics. Not perfect, nothing really new but a very good blend of what is good in other Sci-Fi moies made it a great entertaining evening watching it on BD. Just wished it made more cash in thearters to have a sequel... Hopefully, if they already had the idea, a straight to DVD or book will come out. Expand
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KeithJMar 2, 2010
Critics really are gutless sometimes. It's possible not to like this movie, but it's crazy to dismiss it as a movie nobody will like. It has its flaws and is a bit confusing to follow at times, but it's not unusually Critics really are gutless sometimes. It's possible not to like this movie, but it's crazy to dismiss it as a movie nobody will like. It has its flaws and is a bit confusing to follow at times, but it's not unusually derivative, any more than every romantic comedy is derivative or every biopic is derivative. This is an end of the world scenario that mixes in both hard and soft sci-fi and explores worst-case scenarios and mental illness that might exist on a 100-year-plus voyage to another world. If that sounds like subject matter that interests you, you'll appreciate this movie, though you may find stretches a bit dark and dialogue a bit murky at times. Expand
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JamesMOct 15, 2009
Great sci-fi movie. Very suspenseful and engaging throughout. I don't know why it got such low reviews from critics.
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JZxOct 13, 2013
Dark, some little terror, suspense, really good movie, good acting of Ben Foster and Antje Traue... forget it about bad reviews =S Hope its coming the second part of the movie :D
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JohnS.Jan 23, 2010
To hell with the critics. Awesome movie!
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TelemanOct 26, 2013
Critics can go themselves. Most of them have no idea how a movie should be and the fact that they are making a living out of this is just sickening. Just finished watching the film and came here to write a few words and got completelyCritics can go themselves. Most of them have no idea how a movie should be and the fact that they are making a living out of this is just sickening. Just finished watching the film and came here to write a few words and got completely enraged by the people calling themselves "critics" to write some sensible words. Tenuous? GO YOURSELF. Expand
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DeadlyApr 22, 2012
Seeing the "critic reviews" for this movie were pretty bad I decided to voice my opinion about it in a more positive light, to make a long story short movies like this are not for everyone and doesn't hold your hand through it all the way. ISeeing the "critic reviews" for this movie were pretty bad I decided to voice my opinion about it in a more positive light, to make a long story short movies like this are not for everyone and doesn't hold your hand through it all the way. I don't think there's anything wrong in that as a matter of fact if you're doing a movie "for everyone" you're doing it wrong. Expand
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PauloM.Mar 3, 2010
Feels like an independent movie. Although it got some visual effects, the film relies on storytelling to get things going. Very dark (literally) and visually interesting. I don't quite get why this movie wasn't better overall Feels like an independent movie. Although it got some visual effects, the film relies on storytelling to get things going. Very dark (literally) and visually interesting. I don't quite get why this movie wasn't better overall evaluated. Maybe you should go watch this with your expectations way lowered down? Expand
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MatthewV.Oct 6, 2009
I thought this movie wasn't going to be good at all, but I was way wrong! This movie is awesome. It kind of reminded me of Dead Space. Great story(always kept you trying to figure things out) a must see.
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ToddC.Jan 24, 2010
I'm somewhat surprised to see a really, really bad review for this movie by the Critics. Maybe 50%, but not as low as 28%. It's like Equilibrium; there's great potential. Don't take this movie as a professional, I'm somewhat surprised to see a really, really bad review for this movie by the Critics. Maybe 50%, but not as low as 28%. It's like Equilibrium; there's great potential. Don't take this movie as a professional, high-budgeted movie. I will say that this movie would be enjoyable to certain types of people, and based on User Reviews, majority say it's pretty good. If you like survival horror, then this movie might just be for you! Also might be enjoyed by sci-fi fans. And for those Xbox360/PS3 gamers who have Dead Space, this movie is like that (I've noticed that someone else in the User Review mentioned the game too!), but with less shooting and more running away, trying to survive, from man-eating humans. Yes, the main characters are being chased by....humans, or more like humans who evolved to survive inside the ship. I would like to mention for those who can withstand watching horror movies and games, it is not very scary, but more suspenseful, more "on-the-edge-of-your-seat" type of movie. So I hope if you do watch it, you love survival and not looking for hardcore horror. I guess it's just how I am, but I like the feeling when the characters have no clue where they are, what they are supposed to do, and they're stuck, trying to figure what is going on, like the game Myst. Yes, it does take patience to finally know the whole scenario. But I liked the plot. Here's a small summary about the movie (I'll try not to spoil) : The main character, Bower, and his Lt., Payton, are awakened in their space ship. After awakening from hypersleep (a long hibernation), they realized the Flight Crew # 5 was not there to greet them (Bower and Payton are Flight Crew # 6, I believe). Flight Crews rotate command of the ship. All non-active flight crew members go back to hypersleep. Bower and Payton became suspicious after realizing that the ship seems to be having problems, especially with the power supply. There was no response from the bridge (command center/navigations/cockpit) and from Flight Crew # 5 (who were supposed to greet Bower and Payton), and thus must investigate what is going on. On Bower's way to the source of the ship's power supply, he discovers these weird humanoids, and they are definitely hostile creatures. From there, he must try to stay alive, while figuring out what happened. He meets a few other survivors, and will sometimes recall some memories that he forgotten (due to temporary amnesia from hypersleep) which will reveal why he was part of the flight crew, why the ship was built, and where the ship was heading (it's main objective of voyage). Though survival horror movies have had a very common storyline (Main character must figure where he/she is, main character must survive, main character kills some enemies, main character is the only survivor, The End.), it is unique compared to others that I watched. I don't know, just give it a try and watch it! Expand
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PetrovitaJul 30, 2012
This was and is, a great movie. Living up to it's genre, it really sets you in the darkest corner of the ship it's placed in. Well scripted, awesome acting and surprising twists leave this movie with you catched into it. A must watch forThis was and is, a great movie. Living up to it's genre, it really sets you in the darkest corner of the ship it's placed in. Well scripted, awesome acting and surprising twists leave this movie with you catched into it. A must watch for Sci-fi thriller fans! Expand
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BrianH.Apr 8, 2010
Was a bit interesting at the beginning but was too reminiscent of Aliens and Sunshine. I am a huge Dennis Quaid fan and that was part of the reason I rented the movie. I was extremely upset when I found out all that Quaid does during 99 Was a bit interesting at the beginning but was too reminiscent of Aliens and Sunshine. I am a huge Dennis Quaid fan and that was part of the reason I rented the movie. I was extremely upset when I found out all that Quaid does during 99 percent of the movie is sit in a chair in a locked room. Not a total waste of time, but pretty close. Expand
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SuperCookymonsterOct 1, 2009
Unreal. I've never disagreed more with critic's ratings for any movie. The monsters were nasty and fear evoking. The characters were unique and convincing. The acting was good. The plot was unexpectedly twisting and somewhat epic Unreal. I've never disagreed more with critic's ratings for any movie. The monsters were nasty and fear evoking. The characters were unique and convincing. The acting was good. The plot was unexpectedly twisting and somewhat epic and there is much more to this movie than what the trailers reveal. The directing was great; the close up shaking shots might not be the best for aesthetic purposes, but they are perfect for emulating what a person would see and feel in each situation they were in. Locked in hypersleep for years with memory loss when waking and finding your ship is deserted with ravenous monsters trying to eat you in pitch black corridors.. What do you think you would see while running in fear for your life with your adrenaline pumping at max?? A nice slow and steady camera pan? Sometimes critics are complete morons. Expand
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XxKingLeonidasMar 17, 2011
Vastly underrated movie. One of the best space films of recent years. Great story, with plenty of twists and a great ending, cool mutant design as well. Just another great example of how wrong the critics can be.
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JonathanCSep 21, 2011
Pandorum is one of those movies which will split the audience right down the middle. There are enough things wrong with the film to get you distracted if you want it to, but there is a pleasant mix of great things, that will make this film aPandorum is one of those movies which will split the audience right down the middle. There are enough things wrong with the film to get you distracted if you want it to, but there is a pleasant mix of great things, that will make this film a classic. The movie is very reflective of the last 20 years of sci-fi, drawing inspiration from classic films but also with a strong computer gaming influence. It is far more subtle than your Hollywood film and is much more raw and independent in feel, and that's what makes classics. Like all great sci-fi, this film does not overwhelm you with technology and science, but draws you to a story about people and their circumstance. I will not be surprised if this film stands the test of time and each year grows a wider appreciative audience. Expand
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grandpajoe6191Sep 21, 2011
"Pandorum" is just a SF-horror flick where survivors run away from alien-like creatures. The question is, did they make it? Yes, they barely made it.
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DukegunAug 20, 2010
Amazing movie!!!!!!!!!!!! Came in under the radar....But its great. Intense, scary, great actors and a space ship full of monsters.
Great set design and the movie has it's own feel. Original storyline -(not another reboot), A bit like
Amazing movie!!!!!!!!!!!! Came in under the radar....But its great. Intense, scary, great actors and a space ship full of monsters.
Great set design and the movie has it's own feel. Original storyline -(not another reboot), A bit like aliens/event horizon/and a zombie movie- so perfect for me
I LOVED IT!!!!!
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AdanedhelDec 9, 2011
I found it pretty good, reminds me Dead Space videogame.
Its a survival horror movie wich has its thrilling moments, good story and creppy creatures.
I enjoyed much more than the last 4 Resident evil movies
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masterjohnson1Feb 20, 2014
I really don't know what movie the critics where watching when they wrote a review for this film, it is great, actors do a fantastic job, story was ok but the atmosphere while watching keeps you on edge and is great when you are home aloneI really don't know what movie the critics where watching when they wrote a review for this film, it is great, actors do a fantastic job, story was ok but the atmosphere while watching keeps you on edge and is great when you are home alone and have all the light off or down low Expand
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SantaSFeb 1, 2010
Excellent film ! Real gem in SF from European director following Verhoeven, Kubrick, Tarkovsky - of course American mediocre viewer needs Spielberg or Cameron to give positive grade for SF film.
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destae.Sep 30, 2009
Not as bad as some suggest, my early 20's sci-fi loving son enjoyed it, and I stayed awake. Film relies too much on darkness and camera jittering.
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TednessJ.Sep 30, 2009
I don't know what some of the critics are talking about. This was a great movie. Most fun I've had at a flick in ages. You have to pay attention.... I think that's where alot of folks went wrong. Great Movie!!!
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CCOct 14, 2009
Don't trust the critics on this. Some of them can't even get the plot right. This is definitely a thinking geek's movie. The comparison to Alien is sheer laziness on the critics' part. This is like saying 500 days of Don't trust the critics on this. Some of them can't even get the plot right. This is definitely a thinking geek's movie. The comparison to Alien is sheer laziness on the critics' part. This is like saying 500 days of summer is a rip-off of When Sally Meet Harry because it is about a boy-girl relationship. I hope the director make more movies like this. Expand
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VasaI.Dec 27, 2009
The movie kinda starts off with a cliché: spaceship, memory loss, monster in dark corridors. But it's well worth to keep watching since the ending is very entertaining. Great movie if you're in the mood to be entertained.
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thedudeSep 25, 2009
The first 20 minutes were great! There were a lot of really good ideas here, unfortunately they were undone by an abundance of really cheesy D movie elements. I still kind of liked it for the movie it could have been, rather than the movie The first 20 minutes were great! There were a lot of really good ideas here, unfortunately they were undone by an abundance of really cheesy D movie elements. I still kind of liked it for the movie it could have been, rather than the movie it actually was, which was actually a pretty bad movie. Expand
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MetaCrypticMar 27, 2014
I am deliberately against the critics on this one.

Pandorum isnt suppose to be an action sci fi flick, its not a generic starwars clone and it is defiantly not a AvP ripp off. It isnt suppose to be, This movie is more of a mystery
I am deliberately against the critics on this one.

Pandorum isnt suppose to be an action sci fi flick, its not a generic starwars clone
and it is defiantly not a AvP ripp off. It isnt suppose to be, This movie is more of a mystery suspense with a mint of tragedy. Tragedy why? The story telling of the characters gives you an impression that the whole universe is dead, the stars are gone and all life along.All that is left are these mutant like beast theat have evolved from corrupted humans that have suffered from the disease "pandorum"
The ship had failled to reach its destination and is now in an empty void in space. But as it turned out, they hacve been in the planet all along underwater.

amazing ending!!!!
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Arturo888Apr 6, 2014
LOVED this movie! I couldn't disagree more with the critics. It had strong acting, great action sequences, good special effects, creepy monsters, interesting plot twists, and a satisfying ending. After it was over, I was left wanting toLOVED this movie! I couldn't disagree more with the critics. It had strong acting, great action sequences, good special effects, creepy monsters, interesting plot twists, and a satisfying ending. After it was over, I was left wanting to know what happened next. Expand
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supstarJul 8, 2018
This movie had more suspense than most movies with 10x the budget, and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. What's more, it wasn't predictable at all. Most movies these days, I can literally see Every Single Thing coming a mileThis movie had more suspense than most movies with 10x the budget, and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. What's more, it wasn't predictable at all. Most movies these days, I can literally see Every Single Thing coming a mile away. I usually predict every twist before it happens, because movies these days don't think outside the box. This movie was intuitive and had a story that hadn't ever been done before quite this way, and because of the way the characters acted throughout the movie, you couldn't tell what was going to happen next. Usually you see very obvious cues that lead you to think "oh this is about to happen" or "oh he's definitely the bad guy because X, Y, and Z", but this didn't do that at all, yet everything still made sense when you saw it happen. Critics that gave this any less than a 7 either expect 100m worth of special effects and give a movie bad reviews if they don't have that these days, or they're just paid off, because there's no way the homogenized crap that is a modern marvel movie gets above a 65 while this gets a #$%^ing 28. Expand
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lgnburrisDec 6, 2011
I'm not generally a big fan of horror but there is no scarier setting than space and I think this movie was excellent, the twists and turns were unexpected and I was genuinely surprised by some of them which doesn't seem to happen very oftenI'm not generally a big fan of horror but there is no scarier setting than space and I think this movie was excellent, the twists and turns were unexpected and I was genuinely surprised by some of them which doesn't seem to happen very often anymore. Worth seeing for sure, and as with many of the other user reviews I must say I have never disagreed with critics more, their comparisons to previous Sci-Fi films are lazy and poorly considered. Really I think it boils down to the fact that very few critics like sci-fi and they tend to look down on it. I would say if you are a sci-fi fan this is worth checking out. Expand
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zombiehampsterOct 29, 2010
The story of Pandorum focuses on the crew of a sleeper ship called the Elysium and it's inevitable journey through space to their destination, the planet Tanis, which is supposed to be another Earth-like planet. From the beginning of theThe story of Pandorum focuses on the crew of a sleeper ship called the Elysium and it's inevitable journey through space to their destination, the planet Tanis, which is supposed to be another Earth-like planet. From the beginning of the movie it had me interested, as it tends to keep things very vague, dropping tiny bits of clues as to what is going on. It starts with Corporal Bower (Ben Foster) who wakes from suspended animation and finds that he cannot remember much, if anything, about what is going or where they are. The story takes him on a journey through the ship as he attempts to uncover what is going on aboard the Elysium. Although I do see many strong resemblances or homage's to a slew of other movies, I don't feel the criticism aimed at it is deserved. The flavor of Alien/s and Event Horizon come to mind, but from what I gather the similarities are more superficial than anything else. The cast is pretty decent, with Foster giving a solid and realistic performance in his role. Denis Quaid manages to convey his character of Lieutenant Payton effectively, giving a good performance as well, but really starts to shine towards the end of the movie. The token girl/love interest Nadia, played by Antje Traue, is sometimes shaky in regards to her delivery, but does manage to convincingly play her role as the toughened scientist. She manages to fight well, while not looking like a wafer-thin model like in some movies (cough, cough Resident Evil), and I find that a very good thing. I'm pretty tired of that stereotype and its actually more attractive in my view. Plus shes nice to look at. Anyway the only real character I tended to wince at was Norman Reeduss's Shepard. I dont know if they wanted him to play it that way, but he seemed a bit overdone, but hey, maybe thats what was asked of him or how he wanted to do it. Either way it seemed the least genuine for me. Overall I loved the ambiance of the movie and the pretty realistic actions and reactions of the lead cast to the events that transpire aboard the Elysium. The movie held my interest well, aside from a few hiccups here and there. One of those was some of the B-movie like techniques they used for the action scenes, which to me kind of detracted from the horror of it all. Some scenes seem a little too sped up, while others may have relied on a bit too much slow motion, but all in all the movie has a certain style that appealed to me. It aint Shakespeare, but then again, its not trying to be. Definitely worth a look.â Expand
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YliannosMar 1, 2011
My opinion has never differed so noticeably from critics' ones than now. Definitely one of the best sci-fi releases of the decade. The plot and the twists, at least the major one, is unpredictable even to me - I consider myself a critical andMy opinion has never differed so noticeably from critics' ones than now. Definitely one of the best sci-fi releases of the decade. The plot and the twists, at least the major one, is unpredictable even to me - I consider myself a critical and skeptic person. Summa summarum, a refreshing movie in an era of boredom. I am pleased. Expand
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killzon32Dec 27, 2011
Listen this movie was on a pretty short budget give them some credit it used like 1/10th of the budget of transformers so I mean they can't help for some parts to be a lil cheesy.

Lets get down to it... Story is great very very good twists
Listen this movie was on a pretty short budget give them some credit it used like 1/10th of the budget of transformers so I mean they can't help for some parts to be a lil cheesy.

Lets get down to it...
Story is great very very good twists and turns every corner.
Actors are good some parts are cheesy but you cant help it.. and it does not ruin the movie.
Visuals are also good not amazing but it works.

9/10 One of the best sifi movies i have seen. I have seen allot.
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DevilMayhem666Dec 28, 2011
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My review of this film. Pretty underrated flick. Screw the critics, don't know a good movie when they see it.
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wladdimJul 26, 2014
For me maybe the best sci-fi in the last decade, the only one which I enjoyed from beginning to the end
without being bored for just one minute! Strongly underrated piece by my opinion.
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KevDec 3, 2010
This Movie was crap. Dark, poor acting and I watched it with no idea what was going on. Waste of time and money, don't bother. Crappy cheap syntho music, crappy cheap out of work or just starting out actors. 1
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ScottD.Sep 26, 2009
Utter dreck. Preposterous, incoherent, and hysterical.
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CmdrSoCalJul 24, 2013
One of the best Sci-Fi movies I have ever seen. Great cast, involving story, crazy action, scary moments, adventurous. A good movie to watch at night in the dark. Worth buying, entertaining enough to watch more than once.
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BraddyapplesApr 21, 2015
This movie was absolute trash. It's supposed to be a super serious, sci-fi thriller, but instead it's laughably bad.

The story is not very engaging and very incoherent. The effects of the movie are absolute trash and the acting is
This movie was absolute trash. It's supposed to be a super serious, sci-fi thriller, but instead it's laughably bad.

The story is not very engaging and very incoherent. The effects of the movie are absolute trash and the acting is mediocre. It creates a very awkward atmosphere, leaving you grossed out or creeped out most of the movie instead of taking it serious.

Would not recommend.
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SeanismynameOct 8, 2009
I endured the whole thing because I wanted to see Dennis Quaid take his shirt off. The rest of the film was just shaky camerawork in the dark with vague green strobe lights flickering occasionally to make us think people are moving from I endured the whole thing because I wanted to see Dennis Quaid take his shirt off. The rest of the film was just shaky camerawork in the dark with vague green strobe lights flickering occasionally to make us think people are moving from place to place. Was this movie about the disease "Pandorum" or about inexplicable humanoid mutants (no satisfactory explanation was offered for their presence) or about nihilism? And who the heck was that tribal guy with the spear who spoke no English? Take your shirt off next time, Dennis... show us some nipple, okay? Expand
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alexSep 26, 2009
Utter crap. starts promising, ends in mindless cacophany . terrible screenplay, tedious, annoying, etc.
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MichaelOct 11, 2010
I was lured towards 'Pandorum' with the expectation of a good value sci-fi-horror. But nay, was this piss-poor-triteâ
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TaufiqH.Jan 20, 2010
The Worst Movie I've seen in many day.
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ChrisK.Feb 3, 2010
Luckily a martial arts hottie has survived in the sewers of a space ship alone surrounded by zombie aliens. I usually like this stuff but plot too dumb to watch.
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RobH.Jan 15, 2010
Actually I would give this an 8; but to counter the nitwits who give things a zero.. Grow up! As is so depressingly usual, the pro crits hated this. Yawn. It's a well-made sci-fi scarer with a pretty sensible plot and believable Actually I would give this an 8; but to counter the nitwits who give things a zero.. Grow up! As is so depressingly usual, the pro crits hated this. Yawn. It's a well-made sci-fi scarer with a pretty sensible plot and believable characters. Amen! For this to get slammed while a half-baked POS like "District 9" gets major strokes because it's seen as "political satire" (albeit of the most sophomoric type) is just funny. I hope it does well on DVD, it deserves to. Give it a dark room and a big tv and you'll have fun. Expand
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JamesF.Jan 28, 2010
Reviewers tend to band together for fear of looking stupid to go against some of the bigger reviewers it seems. This is not a bad film, well paced and entertaining. Maybe it does borrow from other films out there, but does retain enough to Reviewers tend to band together for fear of looking stupid to go against some of the bigger reviewers it seems. This is not a bad film, well paced and entertaining. Maybe it does borrow from other films out there, but does retain enough to be distinctive, and what films these days haven't been done before in some other such way Expand
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DavidLOct 6, 2009
Offers nothing new, gloomy and dreary which is a shame because there is an interesting idea here but it's sadly squandered with a same old, same old plot.
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KeenanS.Sep 25, 2009
Flat out, the critics can go fuck themselves on this film. Yet again, critics get another great film wrong. Pandorum is a stunning film that was simply amazing and superb in every way. Hopefully this will go down as a sci-fi/horror classic Flat out, the critics can go fuck themselves on this film. Yet again, critics get another great film wrong. Pandorum is a stunning film that was simply amazing and superb in every way. Hopefully this will go down as a sci-fi/horror classic and it serves as another reminder for why not to trust critics. You must see this film if you loved the Alien series or The Thing. Expand
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RossB.Mar 14, 2010
Painfully dumb. If you are into that sort of thing (which I kind of am), give it a try, but be forewarned: the monster design is cheap and campy, and the plotting is incredibly stupid. stereotypical pap. i absolutely love both event horizon Painfully dumb. If you are into that sort of thing (which I kind of am), give it a try, but be forewarned: the monster design is cheap and campy, and the plotting is incredibly stupid. stereotypical pap. i absolutely love both event horizon and the decent, and i was as uninvolved as i was bewildered that this would be made. Uwe-Boll incoherent stupidity. Expand
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OwenO.Oct 2, 2009
I really wanted to enjoy this movie, the trailer gave me the impression that it was a claustrophobic, tense, horror based in space. a homage to the video game dead space, or the film Alien. But sadly no i was horribly mistaken, This movie is I really wanted to enjoy this movie, the trailer gave me the impression that it was a claustrophobic, tense, horror based in space. a homage to the video game dead space, or the film Alien. But sadly no i was horribly mistaken, This movie is quite boring, the dramatic irony was horribly protrayed. The plot had hope, but the dialogue and execution ruined this film. I will be generous and say it was Mediocre. Expand
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RienyeN.Dec 4, 2009
This is just one of those weird movies where they spend three quarters of it in dim lit corridor running from noises. It really is tedious. Play Dead Space instead, at least you'll see whats going on.
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cleofosterb.Mar 11, 2010
This movies is as bad as they can get. The development of the plot took way too long and by the time i got to understand a little I was already asleep! Two thumbs down!
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moviemanSep 9, 2010
I would have given this a 8.5 but wanted to counter the children who gave it zero. One of the better sci-phi to come along in a long time. Elements of I am Legend, Aliens and Event Horizon. Stunned the critics bashed this one, shows theyI would have given this a 8.5 but wanted to counter the children who gave it zero. One of the better sci-phi to come along in a long time. Elements of I am Legend, Aliens and Event Horizon. Stunned the critics bashed this one, shows they don't have independent critical thinking skills. If you like sci, you'll like this. Expand
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ManueltavaMar 29, 2011
Why such bad critics? Ok its not a masterpiece but i think it was time well spent. The end opens the choice of a continuity and all the plot seemed well balanced. Ok im a sci-fi maniac and may look to the other side when something its notWhy such bad critics? Ok its not a masterpiece but i think it was time well spent. The end opens the choice of a continuity and all the plot seemed well balanced. Ok im a sci-fi maniac and may look to the other side when something its not polished enough but that doesn´t seem the case here. Well i guess sometimes its the people word that counts and the people has spoken... Expand
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lilkillpappyJun 27, 2012
cant disagree with the critics more strongly. This film has an unpredictable story, which is a lot more than I can say for most blockbusters that I have seen lately. The point of the film was to be a terrifying, atmospheric science fictioncant disagree with the critics more strongly. This film has an unpredictable story, which is a lot more than I can say for most blockbusters that I have seen lately. The point of the film was to be a terrifying, atmospheric science fiction horror, that's what I went in expecting, and that's what I got, and I couldn't be happier. The film is full of visual subtlety, lots of cool looking dark scenes, and best of all genuinely scary cool looking monsters. There are some moments in this film that have been burned into my memory, because they were so disturbing, and original. The ending is also a really awesome surprise, which is always awesome to have in a movie. Kind of reminds me of a big budget version of a really good Outer Limits episode. Expand
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DoniazadeFeb 25, 2011
Doesn't deserve the critics' harsh reviews. It's certainly not Citizen Kane but it's a fun and entertaining SF movie. I certainly enjoyed it and even rewatched it, even if it's not the most original movie ever.
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vmpOct 3, 2013
Critics need to be fired. They watched a different film or think sci-fi is only about special effects. This is a very good film, with a solid, coherent story that develops in a steady pace and makes up for the lack of expensive effects.
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rcgpeakeJan 12, 2011
Top top film, as good as event horizon, sets up great for a follow up which i would love to see,and a great twist at the end. Really underted.

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geoganFeb 4, 2011
Why did I never hear abou this film until now? Maybe this is the reason it did badly in the box office - where was the marketing budget? If this was a Hollywood film it would have been rammed down our throats until everybody knew about it!Why did I never hear abou this film until now? Maybe this is the reason it did badly in the box office - where was the marketing budget? If this was a Hollywood film it would have been rammed down our throats until everybody knew about it! Those movie critics are so out of touch with what the general public likes it's unbelievable. If it's not up for Golden globes or Oscars they don't want to know. This is the best sci-fi action and ending i've seen in a while. If you liked Event Horizon or Sunshine - this is better - better more uplifting less pondorous ending. Great special effects and amazing set building - best "spaceship" set since Moon or Aliens. Really looked realistic. Expand
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zer0sumMar 15, 2011
This movie is a totally enjoyable science fiction film. It has quality acting, an engaging survival/horror plot line, and was generally well shot and scripted. I couldn't disagree more with the 28 metascore this has from mainstream critics.This movie is a totally enjoyable science fiction film. It has quality acting, an engaging survival/horror plot line, and was generally well shot and scripted. I couldn't disagree more with the 28 metascore this has from mainstream critics. If you're a geek, you will probably like this movie. Expand
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RinceApr 14, 2011
I think this movie is very unfairly treated by critics. I thought the basic idea of the film was very compelling and the twist at the end one of the best in science fiction. There might have been a few hick-ups here and there, but overall,I think this movie is very unfairly treated by critics. I thought the basic idea of the film was very compelling and the twist at the end one of the best in science fiction. There might have been a few hick-ups here and there, but overall, this movie is a real gem in the science fiction genre. Expand
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DeviousBastardJun 18, 2011
I pretty good thought-provoking and creative film. For reasons: http://www.screened.com/profile/handbanana/movie-analysis-symbolism-in-pandorum/118-5063/
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Khunter4382Jun 1, 2011
This film does extremely well on story, and yet it supremely fails on it's entire concept. Are these creatures real or are they just a hallucination? The whole point is that we are not really supposed to know for sure, thus being caught in aThis film does extremely well on story, and yet it supremely fails on it's entire concept. Are these creatures real or are they just a hallucination? The whole point is that we are not really supposed to know for sure, thus being caught in a state of "pandorum", but the film fails to offer more insight into this and instead just relies on scare tactics and thrills. Still, I enjoyed this film and it looks excellent on blu-ray! Expand
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neuroitc-isopodMay 22, 2011
Good acting, Great plot, Might have seen the ending coming until they opened the hatch and there was just BLACK. Oddly that moment was almost the most disturbing before the its revealed what happened. Didn't see the Dennis Quaid being the badGood acting, Great plot, Might have seen the ending coming until they opened the hatch and there was just BLACK. Oddly that moment was almost the most disturbing before the its revealed what happened. Didn't see the Dennis Quaid being the bad guy thing coming. Just good and enjoyable, it kept me interested and surprised me. Expand
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MrPresidentOct 17, 2011
Excellent and highly underrated sci-fi flick. Ignore the critics who call Alien a classic and Pandorum crap because it's nothing if not hypocrisy. Both are highly enjoyable and they are so for the exact same reasons.

Any critic who claims
Excellent and highly underrated sci-fi flick. Ignore the critics who call Alien a classic and Pandorum crap because it's nothing if not hypocrisy. Both are highly enjoyable and they are so for the exact same reasons.

Any critic who claims to love Alien and hate Pandorum is basically deluding himself into thinking that he's a good movie critic. It's uppity pretentiousness at it's worst because it's supposed to be his job.
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House0fWolves_Dec 16, 2011
Why critics, do you dislike this spectacular film so much? Why ruin its reputation just to agree with Rotten Tomatoes? I don't understand. This film incorporated everything you would expect and more - effects, plot, build up, characters,Why critics, do you dislike this spectacular film so much? Why ruin its reputation just to agree with Rotten Tomatoes? I don't understand. This film incorporated everything you would expect and more - effects, plot, build up, characters, mystery, everything. Expand
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FatspudJun 3, 2013
An interesting and well produced horror sci-fi flick, with surprisingly good practical effects and writing; the critics are far too harsh, well worth the rental.
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imthenoobFeb 18, 2015
I bought this movie years ago and never watched it until now and I am glad I did. It's honestly one of the better Sci-Fi films I have seen in the last several years. Very well acted and the plot is very interesting. My only complaint beingI bought this movie years ago and never watched it until now and I am glad I did. It's honestly one of the better Sci-Fi films I have seen in the last several years. Very well acted and the plot is very interesting. My only complaint being the poorly done fight scenes. Aside from that, It's a fantastic movie and I'd love to see a sequel to it. Expand
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Voodoo123Sep 4, 2015
Ignore the critics on this one. Extremely watchable movie that uses its decent production value and great cast to create a highly effectively sci-fi/horror/thriller. A strong recommend!
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Meth-dudeSep 24, 2015
The movie had it's flaws,it's plot holes and the movie was cliché.But, Ben Foster and Dennis Quaid gave really good performances and the movie was interesting.Action packed,interesting and overall really good, Pandorum is one of the mostThe movie had it's flaws,it's plot holes and the movie was cliché.But, Ben Foster and Dennis Quaid gave really good performances and the movie was interesting.Action packed,interesting and overall really good, Pandorum is one of the most underrated sci-fi horror movies out there.And while it brings nothing new to the genre it's one hell of a good movie. Expand
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zohrnOct 9, 2017
Relies mostly (and with good reason) on the creepy and claustrophobic atmosphere of the scenery, a quite dark huge spaceship that is infested by cannibals, which are basically the mutated human cargo. Acting is quite solid. This movie cameRelies mostly (and with good reason) on the creepy and claustrophobic atmosphere of the scenery, a quite dark huge spaceship that is infested by cannibals, which are basically the mutated human cargo. Acting is quite solid. This movie came as a surprise, as it wasn't announced properly, like with those big campaigns of today (there was some bancruptcy involved). The 28% critic's rating isn't deserved, since production values are quite good. Another case of a big difference between critic's and audience's opinion. If it wouldn't have this amount of hysterical undertone, it would be quite watchable, though Dennis Quade does deliver his character's insanity quite well. It's always good for a rewatch on DVD, when there is a need for a not overly rethought script, but a gripping sci-fi environment. And if a movie is able to suck one in, it doesn't fail, which should be honored (which it wasn't). I call it a nasty little SciFi-horror-flick. Expand
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ndeeSep 20, 2018
Surprisingly good; one of the best movies of the decade. Seriously. "Reviewers" must be insane.
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eva3si0nSep 26, 2021
Pandorum is a good sci-fi movie. Horror will call him, but this is a strong thriller with an unexpected ending. The plot is really not badly spelled out, since the scenery here is mediocre and almost not CGI. I advise everyone to watch, IPandorum is a good sci-fi movie. Horror will call him, but this is a strong thriller with an unexpected ending. The plot is really not badly spelled out, since the scenery here is mediocre and almost not CGI. I advise everyone to watch, I would like to see a sequel.Pandorum is a good sci-fi movie. Horror will call him, but this is a strong thriller with an unexpected ending. The plot is really not badly spelled out, since the scenery here is mediocre and almost not CGI. I advise everyone to watch, I would like to see a sequel. Expand
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BroyaxApr 5, 2017
Oui c'est Resident Evil dans un vaisseau et ma foi ça fonctionne très bien. La mise en scène est maîtrisée, l'histoire (certes simple) tient la route, les acteurs sont impliqués et les effets spéciaux sont de toute beauté. Efficace, bienOui c'est Resident Evil dans un vaisseau et ma foi ça fonctionne très bien. La mise en scène est maîtrisée, l'histoire (certes simple) tient la route, les acteurs sont impliqués et les effets spéciaux sont de toute beauté. Efficace, bien rythmé, non ce n'est pas 2001 (!) mais ça fait le boulot. Un agréable moment de cinéma et une bonne surprise. Expand
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DeanomiteMay 20, 2020
Well acted, cast, photographed, good audio mix, solid script. if you like a good sci fi film, can't do too much better.
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BaldwinEApr 8, 2019
A great Sci-fi movie. It deals with the portrayed future setting brilliantly. Have to admit that very few scenes felt like I already watched them but the execution is good, so I don't complain. It does a lot of things right. Does not fallA great Sci-fi movie. It deals with the portrayed future setting brilliantly. Have to admit that very few scenes felt like I already watched them but the execution is good, so I don't complain. It does a lot of things right. Does not fall into explaining for hours. Has psychological suspense and action in it, both balanced out for the most part.

The only thing that fell a little flat is to create memorable characters with some edge or backstory, that part was a tiny bit floaty. But the lack of it fits the narrative very well, so it isn't really a drawback. Just made harder to root for the people involved.

All in all a very enjoyable watch. For anyone who liked Alien, this will please them well.
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MaxwellClanMay 31, 2019
This movie was quite eerie and had an interesting plot. It was not only somewhat like a horror movie, but it was also a suspenseful mystery movie. The twist at the end was excellent.
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Tengu_1Jul 16, 2022
If you enjoy space horror, this movie is great. Yes its dark, but the actors give it their all and make it worth watching. It was fun to see them realize what was really going on.
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HollyR.Sep 26, 2009
This was a very good movie. Different than the usual schlock you see all the time (Surrogates, anyone?) If you liked District 9 or Aliens, you will like this movie! (P.S. I am a die hard Sci Fi fan). My teenage son said the story line This was a very good movie. Different than the usual schlock you see all the time (Surrogates, anyone?) If you liked District 9 or Aliens, you will like this movie! (P.S. I am a die hard Sci Fi fan). My teenage son said the story line reminded him of a video game he has called 'Dead Space'. Expand
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NasserM.Oct 24, 2009
It was good! Was it a few shows we know all in one? Maybe, but how it was done was awesome!! A damn good sci-fi horror in a long time!! Overall, enjoyed this better than Transformers and GI Joe!
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RichL.Oct 6, 2009
Despite reading reviews prior to watching, I actually quite enjoyed the film, just switch off and watch it, there plenty here to keep you entertained!
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MattP.Sep 28, 2009
For some reason, this movie is getting horrible reviews by movie critics. I saw it and thought it was great. It is easily one of the better sci-fi/space-horror movies in the last several years. I wonder what the critics were thinking? This For some reason, this movie is getting horrible reviews by movie critics. I saw it and thought it was great. It is easily one of the better sci-fi/space-horror movies in the last several years. I wonder what the critics were thinking? This is why you can't trust them. a 30 rating is something I'd want my money back for, but I didn't regret paying $10 to see Pandorum. It was a great movie as far as I'm concerned. Expand
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J.D.Apr 15, 2010
The movie should have been much more atypical, without the martial arts hottie and the Xenomorph/Ghosts of Mars fusion monsters, but that does not detract from the masterful use of atmosphere and claustrophobia, along with the immense twists The movie should have been much more atypical, without the martial arts hottie and the Xenomorph/Ghosts of Mars fusion monsters, but that does not detract from the masterful use of atmosphere and claustrophobia, along with the immense twists which occurs within the movie. The movie seems to just rush by as the plot becomes more and more engrossing as each minute goes on. Expand
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JamesDJun 5, 2010
DON'T LISTEN TO THE CRITICS. Saw this movie last night on the 52 inch Aquos and loved every minute of it. Great atmosphere and story. It reminded me of the Neil Marshall films Armageddonand The Descent. What is scary about seeing the DON'T LISTEN TO THE CRITICS. Saw this movie last night on the 52 inch Aquos and loved every minute of it. Great atmosphere and story. It reminded me of the Neil Marshall films Armageddonand The Descent. What is scary about seeing the metacritic score is it shows that you can make an above average film and it can still get panned. The user scores are far more accurate in this instance. Expand
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HooahEOct 16, 2009
A great movie, I do not know why this is getting such bad reviews, this story has somewhat been done before but the execution of it is new, exciting and very good. I guess people are complaining about how its so dark,t but thats half of why A great movie, I do not know why this is getting such bad reviews, this story has somewhat been done before but the execution of it is new, exciting and very good. I guess people are complaining about how its so dark,t but thats half of why this movie is so scary. If i had to explain it, it would be a mix of the movie Even Horizon (except good) and the video game Dead Space. Expand
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GregL.Oct 20, 2009
In the same way as Tarantino's Kill Bill 1 & 2 borrow the majority of their plot points and conventions, so does Pandorum. When you are borrowing from Sci-Fi horror classics like Alien, Beyond Thunderdome, and the like, that isn't In the same way as Tarantino's Kill Bill 1 & 2 borrow the majority of their plot points and conventions, so does Pandorum. When you are borrowing from Sci-Fi horror classics like Alien, Beyond Thunderdome, and the like, that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Most critics panned this film. Some Douche gave it a 0 out of 100. Shows you that many critics are out of touch and don't understand the genre. The plot and plot twists keep it interesting. The low lighting and occasionally shaky camera provide some scares. The acting is pretty good. Special effects are great. If you like stupid chick flicks like 500 days of summer or foreign crap you won't like it. But if you like sci-fi and horror I highly recommend it. Expand
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TheReviewerOct 20, 2009
Great plot twists and one of the best film endings I've seen so far. Totally awesome. Hopefully it'll span to become like a fully-fledged saga on its own, even going as far as to release a sequel. Prequel works fine to me and the Great plot twists and one of the best film endings I've seen so far. Totally awesome. Hopefully it'll span to become like a fully-fledged saga on its own, even going as far as to release a sequel. Prequel works fine to me and the rest. And don't listen to those so-called "top reviewers". They're always like that! Always. Expand
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khoadOct 6, 2009
Great movie! Most amazing mystery thriller i've seen this year.
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DEathPreacherOct 7, 2009
Come on! this movie rocked ass! If you ever wanted a mix between THe cude, and event horizon, mixed in with a dash a Fear and Loathing (come on those lizard things), then this is It!. Awsome premise, good ending and very trippy.
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ChadS.Sep 26, 2009
With his scenes confined to a single interior, Dennis Quaid, who once tried on a number of scared silly looks while braving a haunted house in Mike Figgis' "Cold Creek Manor", tries to avoid looking silly in "Pandorum", a cheesy but not With his scenes confined to a single interior, Dennis Quaid, who once tried on a number of scared silly looks while braving a haunted house in Mike Figgis' "Cold Creek Manor", tries to avoid looking silly in "Pandorum", a cheesy but not outright awful monsters-on-a-spaceship movie, presented in the key of "Alien". Although Quaid eventually does interact with the sci-fi tropes, the B-movie thrills, his sequestering for much of the film's running time smacks of a concession made by the filmmaker. And this is the message sent: "Pandorum" is not worthy enough, intuits the moviegoer, for its A-lister to grab a glow-in-the-dark stick(as his co-star Ben Foster does), and be hunted by a race of bald, cannibalistic mutants like a good sport. Since there's nobody to window-dress the fight sequences, and lend some gravitas to the small group's search for Elysium survivors(in which crawling over a bodied sea of bald, cannibalistic mutants is required), "Pandorum" often looks and feels like a straight-to-Blockbuster production. Amid the ghosts of Ridley Scott and James Cameron that this none-too-original movie defiles, exists a more cerebral brand of science fiction alongside all the interspecies fighting. Late in the film, Quaid finally gets to do more than bark instructions into a radio, when his character(Payton) is joined by another survivor(Gallo, played by Cam Gigandet) in the ship captain's cheese-resistant niche, where their heated exchanges prove to be a much better fit for the film's modest budget. Expand
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TimmayHSep 26, 2009
Fun sci-fi horror with a somewhat intelligent plot.
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ChipK.Sep 28, 2009
I cannot allow myself to believe that reviewers such as the New York Times has its fingers on the pulse of the moviegoer if they considered "9" to be better than Pandorum, but that's besides the point. Pandorum is one of the best I cannot allow myself to believe that reviewers such as the New York Times has its fingers on the pulse of the moviegoer if they considered "9" to be better than Pandorum, but that's besides the point. Pandorum is one of the best psycho-horror movies I've seen in a long time. The feelings of intense claustrophobia combined with the gothic corridors of the metallurgic spacecraft set the stage perfectly for horror. Ben Foster is perfect and even Dennis Quaid looks like he knows what he's doing. The only complaints I can understand is how derivative certain aspects are (such as its monsters) to which I can only say you're not seeing the forest for the trees. At least in this film I can sense that "thrill of the hunt" the monsters seem to have which in most other movies comes off cheesy; here I actually can feel some adrenaline pumping. Sci Fi Horror genre, keep on being awesome! Expand
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AngelG.Sep 30, 2009
Is a Movie quite dark with a plot something ,very Influences by alien and Event Horizont but even knows like convincing to the viewer,is dark,has good scenes and in Never moment arrives to Bored.
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coreygSep 30, 2009
Awesome movie, that is if you're into sci-fi/horror. Kept me entertained, i had to use the bathroom the whole time but didn't want to miss a thing.
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jasonb.Jan 22, 2010
Best sci fi movie i have seen in a long time.
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KatlynJ.Jan 22, 2010
although it started out slowly, it soon caught my attention and I have to say, I enjoyed this movie a lot.
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OzEJan 23, 2010
Wow, I'm amazed this film has had such bad reviews. I loved this movie, I thought it was like a mixture of two of my favourite movies - Event Horizon and The Decent. If you liked either of those movies you will love Pandorum. An awesome Wow, I'm amazed this film has had such bad reviews. I loved this movie, I thought it was like a mixture of two of my favourite movies - Event Horizon and The Decent. If you liked either of those movies you will love Pandorum. An awesome piece of Hard Sci Fi. Forget about those stuffy critic reviews sci fi fans will love it. Expand
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CristianF.Jan 3, 2010
I can not believe i missed this in theaters, actually i think this movie lacked the promoting part of movie success. Although it has some bad-chosen parts in it, this movie is really great. Not in the style of all Oscars and prizes and I can not believe i missed this in theaters, actually i think this movie lacked the promoting part of movie success. Although it has some bad-chosen parts in it, this movie is really great. Not in the style of all Oscars and prizes and stuff, but in the entertaining way. This movie is not art, is what movies should be, an escape from reality, but making some real points. A must see for every sci-fi fan, and a good, entertaining movie for the rest. This movie will have the same fate as Event Horizon, not getting the attention it deserves, but will also become a somewhat cult?!?-sci-fi-classic. Expand
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JulieJ.Feb 16, 2010
My boyfriend got this on DVD yesterday but I was reluctant to watch it because a quick wiki showed it got generally unfavourable reviews. I seriously don't know why and so much so that I've actually logged in to say as much. The My boyfriend got this on DVD yesterday but I was reluctant to watch it because a quick wiki showed it got generally unfavourable reviews. I seriously don't know why and so much so that I've actually logged in to say as much. The only gripe I have with it is that the text at the start is difficult to read and I did feel there were a couple of logic flaws (e.g. the survivor knowing the whole story about what had happened and why some had evolved more than others, etc., etc.) but nothing serious and all that was probably needed was maybe doing a little more visual information to tie it all together. Other than that, I thought the acting was outstanding, the characters really engaging, special effects fantastic. Totally engrossing story from beginning to end. It's clearly been written by someone who really understands suspense and keeping a viewer hooked and the director does more than an outstanding job at tying together quite a lot of very difficult elements. Please ignore the critics on this and give it a try. A seriously great film and one I'll rank as one of the best SF horrors I've ever seen. Excellent, excellent film. Don't miss it. Expand
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