In this 'found-footage' movie in the vein of Blair Witch, four teens come a serious cropper when they decide to venture into Area 51 on a hunt for alien life.
But not as unlucky as the audience members unfortunate enough to stumble upon this mess, which takes an age to get to its destination with pointless stops at a party, strip club and various motels along the way. Also, chatter. Lots and lots of trivial chatter. Zzzzz.
Even when we do reach the alleged extraterrestrial hotbed (which is FAR too easy to break into, btw) things proceed at a snail's pace, with only the last ten minutes providing anything by way of excitement. By then, it's already too late, and you'll probably wish to be sucked up into the sky like our unlucky protagonists long before the credits roll.
No, for a movie with a meagre 5 million dollar budget, I don't expect perfection. What I do want however, is a few thrills, chills and the feeling this is all actually happening.
When everything mostly feels dull and fake (climax aside) I think I'm entitled to feel a bit gipped. Many exciting horror films have been made on a shoestring, with tons more excitement and professionalism on offer. It can be done, guys. So try. 4/10
But not as unlucky as the audience members unfortunate enough to stumble upon this mess, which takes an age to get to its destination with pointless stops at a party, strip club and various motels along the way. Also, chatter. Lots and lots of trivial chatter. Zzzzz.
Even when we do reach the alleged extraterrestrial hotbed (which is FAR too easy to break into, btw) things proceed at a snail's pace, with only the last ten minutes providing anything by way of excitement. By then, it's already too late, and you'll probably wish to be sucked up into the sky like our unlucky protagonists long before the credits roll.
No, for a movie with a meagre 5 million dollar budget, I don't expect perfection. What I do want however, is a few thrills, chills and the feeling this is all actually happening.
When everything mostly feels dull and fake (climax aside) I think I'm entitled to feel a bit gipped. Many exciting horror films have been made on a shoestring, with tons more excitement and professionalism on offer. It can be done, guys. So try. 4/10
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