Pandorum

10

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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10

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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9

RyanD.Oct 14, 2009

I know a lot of "reputable" critics did not like this movie so much. I loved it. If you can get passed your over active sense of criticism the story line is pretty cool. The movie is said by the creators to have room for a sequel and I know a lot of "reputable" critics did not like this movie so much. I loved it. If you can get passed your over active sense of criticism the story line is pretty cool. The movie is said by the creators to have room for a sequel and prequel. I would to see just that.… Expand

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BethVOct 14, 2009

This movie fits wonderfully into my favorite genre: While Up In Space, Things Go Terribly Wrong. And boy...do they ever. Ignore the reviewers (um, they gave higher ratings to Tranformers II and Love Happens?). Even when enjoying a good This movie fits wonderfully into my favorite genre: While Up In Space, Things Go Terribly Wrong. And boy...do they ever. Ignore the reviewers (um, they gave higher ratings to Tranformers II and Love Happens?). Even when enjoying a good sci-fi flick, I bore very easily have a small bladder AND right now a fractured tailbone so I rarely sit through an entire movie. I never left my seat.… Expand

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PhilMOct 14, 2009

Dark twisted tale which was absorbing and suspensful, comparisons to Alien are unjustified as the only themes shared are that of it being set in a large space ship and it being dark! Prob why so many reviewers decided to rubbish it. Found Dark twisted tale which was absorbing and suspensful, comparisons to Alien are unjustified as the only themes shared are that of it being set in a large space ship and it being dark! Prob why so many reviewers decided to rubbish it. Found the plot twists interesting and the set design amazing The initial wakening of Bower from sleep was creepy and disquieting. The pacing could have been faster for a action/thriller/horror especially towards the conclusion. Atmospheric absorbing and with a few good jumps to scare you I recommend it to fans of the genre.… Expand

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TimE.Oct 9, 2009

Ok, I'm tired of critics saying this movie is crap. They are dead wrong. Yeah it keeps you in the dark.. whats the point of watching a movie if you can guess the ending??? I liked that it had unexpected twists. I;m sorry to all of the Ok, I'm tired of critics saying this movie is crap. They are dead wrong. Yeah it keeps you in the dark.. whats the point of watching a movie if you can guess the ending??? I liked that it had unexpected twists. I;m sorry to all of the critics who went to this movie watched 20 minutes saying. "oh this is going to be the ending." AND YOUR WRONG. All of the critics who hate this movie are just angry because they couldn't predict the ending. And I really want to say the whole idea of this film is original. Yes it's a sci-fi film like Alien, so what! It's not alien quit comparing it to Alien. It is it's own film with it's own story. Also I fail to see how it's like I Am Legend. Yeah the creatures feed on flesh, but who would watch a movie if the creatures didn't? Would you rather them eat lettuce? NO, fuck that, its not scary and its not fun. Besides the creatures in I Am Legend, are turned in to mindless zombies-like creatures. The creatures in Pandorum are: *SPOILER DON'T READ THIS SECTION IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED THE MOVIE!* Evolved human who eat flesh to survive, and they'll even eat there own kind if they die. In this movie ALL of the creatures kept their humanity, and they have the honor and decency to fight nobly. Plus they cuddle, how much more mammal like can you get? *END OF SPOILER* This movie is great! It is a must see if you like thrillers, sci-fi, or just horror films in general. It will keep you on the edge of your seat, it will make you jump and it will keep you guessing.… Expand

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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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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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10

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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10

khoadOct 6, 2009

Great movie! Most amazing mystery thriller i've seen this year.

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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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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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8

RickAOct 5, 2009

Liked it... for si-fi fans this is a must see. Story line is good and special effects are good.. Maybe not exceptional but worth the $$$.

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8

AlexanderM.Oct 4, 2009

Makes you realize what Event Horizon could have been if Paul WS Anderson had been locked in a room rather than allowed behind a camera. It's nothing new - but if you're going to borrow material, borrow it from Ridley Scott.

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8

CraigF.Oct 3, 2009

Awesome movie. Very claustraphobic and uncomfortable to watch and a nice tip of the hat to 'Aliens' and 'The Descent'. Loved it!

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9

stevenm.Oct 3, 2009

Great, exciting and thrilling story. Interesting comment on how genetic altering caused humans to evolve into creepy cave dwelling cannibalistic beasts. Fight scenes and action were great, but some of the editing got to be a bit much. my Great, exciting and thrilling story. Interesting comment on how genetic altering caused humans to evolve into creepy cave dwelling cannibalistic beasts. Fight scenes and action were great, but some of the editing got to be a bit much. my girlfriend was scared and couldn't watch most of the time, i was on the edge of my seat.… 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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JohnH.Oct 1, 2009

A little too darkly-lit but with some nice surprises and a twist at the end.

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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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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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10

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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5

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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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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10

AleksBSep 29, 2009

Awesome movie and very suspenseful. Not to mention the two crazy twists at the end that I definitely did not see coming. I don't understand how critics could be so negative about this movie. I was on the edge of my seat the entire film

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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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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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TerryD.Sep 27, 2009

Critics kill me - they never get these types of movies. Alien, Event Horizon, and now Pandorum - gothic science-fiction horror. Pandorum is an original story with a great twist that actually make s sense, excellent acting with believable Critics kill me - they never get these types of movies. Alien, Event Horizon, and now Pandorum - gothic science-fiction horror. Pandorum is an original story with a great twist that actually make s sense, excellent acting with believable characters, all in an imaginative environment. Its dark, scary, and very serious stuff … Expand

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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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alexSep 26, 2009

Utter crap. starts promising, ends in mindless cacophany . terrible screenplay, tedious, annoying, etc.

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ScottD.Sep 26, 2009

Utter dreck. Preposterous, incoherent, and hysterical.

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TimmayHSep 26, 2009

Fun sci-fi horror with a somewhat intelligent plot.

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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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MarkCSep 25, 2009

Very good. Better than District 9.

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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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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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DavidB.Sep 25, 2009

I saw this at a sneak preview last night and I have to say I enjoyed it. The plot line was really very interesting and there were some nice twists and turns. It does stumble over some of the standard genre cliches (think lots of long dark I saw this at a sneak preview last night and I have to say I enjoyed it. The plot line was really very interesting and there were some nice twists and turns. It does stumble over some of the standard genre cliches (think lots of long dark hallways) but it was an interesting premise and had a good mix of psychological and physical suspense. I was really impressed with Ben Foster's performance.… Expand

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