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JLuis_001Mar 17, 2019

This indie sci-fi film feels like Annihilation. Not because they are similar in some way in theme or narrative but in environment.
I know it sounds strange but that's the impression it gave me.
It has problems with the rhythm, and the storyThis indie sci-fi film feels like Annihilation. Not because they are similar in some way in theme or narrative but in environment.
I know it sounds strange but that's the impression it gave me.

It has problems with the rhythm, and the story is not the most interesting, but it's ambitious, even being attentive to its budgetary limitations and that same ambition makes it in my opinion an adventure more satisfying than I expected in the first instance.… Expand

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imthenoobFeb 5, 2019

I think what I like the most about this film is the character development. At the beginning of the film, There's definitely a preconceived notion about both characters and as the film progresses, Both break that mould and develop intoI think what I like the most about this film is the character development. At the beginning of the film, There's definitely a preconceived notion about both characters and as the film progresses, Both break that mould and develop into something else and I really enjoyed that. And it certainly helps that you have two great leads in Sophie, who stole the show, and Pedro, an already well-established actor who continues to kill it every chance he's given.

Prospect is the definition of a sleeper hit. I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it. To me, It was a very satisfying film that kills it on every level.… Expand

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dinojay2Nov 18, 2018

I loved the intricacy of the film's technical aspects. You can tell they put a lot of time and effort into the details and the movie's two leads work extremely well off each other. Pascual is always great and Thatcher could be a star in the making.

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CityOfGeekDec 9, 2018

It’s always a great feeling to see a favorite of a film festival have the ability to go into a standard theatrical release. Okay, this isn’t quite standard but Prospect, one of my favorites of the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) isIt’s always a great feeling to see a favorite of a film festival have the ability to go into a standard theatrical release. Okay, this isn’t quite standard but Prospect, one of my favorites of the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is set to play at a Regal near you starting November 8th, and other limited releases later -such as for Seattle Sci-fi fans who can’t make Nov 8-15 run at Regal Meridian- they can catch it at SIFF in December. Or have the ability to drag your friends once you watch and love this movie.

As I noted above, Prospect is one of my favorites of the fest. Prospect is a science fiction western using every ounce of what is likely a small budget to it’s greatest effect. When I say “Sci-fi western” don’t think Firefly. Instead, picture a small group of desperate people far and away from civilization forced to use limited resources to get to safety with a few gunfights and wild adventures. Just about everything works for Prospect. At its core, it is the story of a young woman, the startlingly amazing Sophie Thatcher (Tv’s The Exorcist), forced to take control of her life after her father (Jay Duplass) befalls tragedy while prospecting some form of alien egg,. To give even more of a drive to her action, she has to team up with man behind the tragedy (Game of Throne’s Pedro Pascal). She’s literally tethered to him on a planet attempting to kill them.

Prospect has a lot going for it outside the basics of plot and character (as good as they are) that give the extra push to seek it out. The first is the production design. It’s lean and mean. It has the feel of 70s, dirty, lived in, do it yourself Sci Fi. In all the best ways, it’s like the filmmakers had a warehouse full of junk and said “okay, how do we make spacesuits and a ship from this.” As ground and up and hand built as Star Wars, Alien, and their countless knock-off kin. Pure love held together with hot glue and dedication. There is also the setting. Believable alien worlds can be a hard sell; it’s just as easy to point out “that’s a sound stage” as is “there is so much here to scream ‘Alien Landscape’ it’s unbelievable.” For Prospect, I give major kudos to the Earl and Carldwell for turning the Olympic Peninsula’s Hoh rainforest into an other-wordly landscape. There doesnt’ feel like much is added, but yet also feels uniquely alien. It helps the area itself, a rainforest in Washington State is a weird and odd place to start with. It sells that this isnt’ earth but alien.

Prospect feels like a labor of love, wringing greatness from a little. It’s big, vibrant, and alive; with intense chemistry of the leads surrounded by the lush and beautiful landscape. For your own enjoyment as it unfolds, I won’t go into the details of Thatcher’s personal journey and plot details, as you should experience them yourself but do yourself a favor and check out one of this year’s most interesting films.

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bfoore90Dec 28, 2020

Good Sci-fi on a budget. Short, focuses mostly on character development with no overblown special effects or battle scenes. Prospect is an easy recommendation for those who are fans of Sci-fi. Great visuals, good direction and great performances.

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ScienceAdvisorFeb 25, 2019

The only standout is Pascal which the whole film is built around. Unfortunately the story is as weak as the props, and the acting of the rest of the cast. The directing relies entirely on scenery to convey the sense of the alien world, andThe only standout is Pascal which the whole film is built around. Unfortunately the story is as weak as the props, and the acting of the rest of the cast. The directing relies entirely on scenery to convey the sense of the alien world, and that amounts to nothing more than a CG overlay of spores over a mundane forest. The entire concept of the "prospecting" is as repulsive as everyone carrying it out. The world building is fine, but without a story to give it meaning, just tropes, this space western was pretty boring. I am sure this was done with a shoe-string budget, but just means it had to work with what it had, just as previous films (Blair Witch) have done. Prospect is fine if you have time to waste, but little else.… Expand

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mohamad91hkMay 5, 2019

No any explanation about the planet or about anything, they came directly digging for gem !!! poor action, weak plot and the sequence of the movie was silly. Don't waste your time

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Slowmow123Aug 5, 2020

Essentially a western on a futuristic planet. The movie is serviceable, until the main character is on screen... some of the worst acting I've witnessed in a loooong time...

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tonyGreenJun 11, 2020

Great inventive storytelling on a low budget. The world created is very believable. The story is basically a western, a welcome change from the big plot twist and reveal that is so overdone in recent SF.