Prospect

Gunpowder & Sky | Release Date: November 2, 2018

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 77 Ratings

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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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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.

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mbeckfordNov 5, 2020

"Prospect" is a a low-budget science fiction space western that starts simply as a "father-daughter" drama in space, quickly evolving into something way more intense. The movie really picks up steam when Pedro Pascal appears around the 20"Prospect" is a a low-budget science fiction space western that starts simply as a "father-daughter" drama in space, quickly evolving into something way more intense. The movie really picks up steam when Pedro Pascal appears around the 20 minute+ mark as a scene-stealing charismatic rascal. The movie screams low budget but you come to respect the fine touches the filmmakers add to make the sci-fi believable. I'm going to geek out a bit here so bear with me: * I swear Pascal is channeling Nathan Fillon's "Mal" from "Serenity" / "Firefly" with his accent.
* Released in 2018, it plays like an audition tape for Pedro Pascal for his role in "The Mandalorian." * Is it just me or does the female protagonist Sophie Thatcher look like Emma Watson's sister? Is there a "hidden gem" movie list out there? If not I may have to start one.… Expand

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eva3si0nJun 11, 2023

Prospect is a budget Sci-Fi. Prospect can only be immediately recommended to fans of the genre. There is no expensive CGI, star cast and any scale of events. Prospect is generally almost for the most part a dialogue film shot by an eightProspect is a budget Sci-Fi. Prospect can only be immediately recommended to fans of the genre. There is no expensive CGI, star cast and any scale of events. Prospect is generally almost for the most part a dialogue film shot by an eight between 2 characters, a few simple action scenes and an even simpler ending. Prospect is an amateur film, if it were not for Pedro Pascal in the lead role, but there was nothing special to single out. Prospect is simple and it benefits him, the whole visual style of the film is based on this, a planet that looks almost everyone like the Earth. Or the world around it with its inhabitants who look like Aboriginal people. But Prospect turned out to be quite bad for my budget, I'm always in favor of popularizing Sci-Fi.… Expand

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HaveaseatsonMay 21, 2019

Its starts off great, then rapidly declines, it has a great theme track (as in music), that it uses over and over again, almost as much as it uses the shakey *guy running behind the actors as they run for dramatic effect* cam footage.

ItIts starts off great, then rapidly declines, it has a great theme track (as in music), that it uses over and over again, almost as much as it uses the shakey *guy running behind the actors as they run for dramatic effect* cam footage.

It also has a lot of that 'awful on purpose' fringe indie music that the girl plays in to her suit multiple times throughout the film, you know that music that is so bad people pretend they like it because it makes them feel unique? Yeah be prepared to hear plenty of that.

Worth a watch, its still more interesting than any of the **** movies coming out in cinemas, the sci fi setting is a bit of a gimmick though.

It kind of lost me when the girl just starts throwing a solo dance party in her ship literally what would have been 20 minutes after she saw her father murdered...… Expand

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ajzeg01Jan 23, 2020

Hey, it’s Pedro Pascal in space! Wait, this isn’t The Mandalorian. No, it’s Prospect, an indie sci-fi film that had its wide release in 2019. Well, it looks like a sci-fi, it has spacesuits and spaceships and an alien planet with a ton ofHey, it’s Pedro Pascal in space! Wait, this isn’t The Mandalorian. No, it’s Prospect, an indie sci-fi film that had its wide release in 2019. Well, it looks like a sci-fi, it has spacesuits and spaceships and an alien planet with a ton of sci-fi nonsense in the dialogue, but don’t be fooled. This movie is a western, another Mandalorian similarity. It has prospectors, settlers, outlaws, rivals and untamed wilderness! Using a 50s and 60s retro sci-fi aesthetic to tell a western story was really interesting and fun to watch. This movie is on the slower side, it has a lot of long shots of just pretty scenery, but the action is definitely worth sitting through the movie for. It’s bloody and brutal! The effects are really damn good for having such a low budget. It uses a lot of practical effects with minimal CGI. You get the sense that they really are on an alien world when it’s really just a forest. The performances were great and the character dynamics were interesting. The story is simple, but it works. Overall, this is a good movie. Check it out if you like westerns or retro sci-fi!… Expand

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dansumAug 10, 2020

If you like sci-fi, you'll probably like this. It isn't your typical action packed super experience. Its more of a raw approach to what life could be like for someone in the future. It's raw emotion with a great sound track and the amount ofIf you like sci-fi, you'll probably like this. It isn't your typical action packed super experience. Its more of a raw approach to what life could be like for someone in the future. It's raw emotion with a great sound track and the amount of detail in the movie is awesome. I had to pause the movie a couple times just to look at everything.… Expand

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geewahDec 20, 2020

While far from perfect, this movie shows you can make a compelling sci-fi movie on a low budget as long as you have a good script.

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RyudoGEMar 12, 2023

Great visual and plot story movie. All money that cost of show on screen (and that's perfect)
Also it's nice adapation of road movie (non-smoker version of last of us game)

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