Pandorum [Blu-ray]

Pandorum [Blu-ray] [2009]
Directed by Christian Alvart

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Surprising- a new, totally original sci-fi / horror film4

Pandorum is ultimately a beautifully choreographed game of cat-and-mouse between human and monster around an enormous, abandoned space-ship. If I didn't know otherwise, I'd say that it's probably an adaptation of some kind of best-selling video game... But it's not. The best thing about Pandorum is that it's totally unique.

What begins with two characters awaking from cryogenic chambers, having completely lost their memories, soon turns into something I can only describe as a brilliantly tense cross between Neil Marshall's classic The Descent and Frank Vestiel's more recent Eden Log.

The reason I only half-heartedly tagged along to see Pandorum was due to the fact that the trailer boasts 'From the Producers of Resident Evil'... But there's nothing to worry about. Pandorum is quite a lot better than all the Resident Evil films put together.

Director Christian Alvart not only appears to be a master in tension-building, but has a fabulously witty sense of humor. Those tied up within the film's complex plot strings probably won't notice this, but there are definitely some sly jokes mixed in with all the scares.

To tie everything up, there's some very good acting on show here. There's the annoyingly underrated André Hennicke, plus everybody loves a bit of Dennis Quaid. Furthermore, with a great few twists waiting for you within the final 10 minutes, Pandorum is a complete winner.

Okay, so it's not the next Alien, but it's certainly a very good evening at the cinema.

Beautifully crafted space survival horror5
Pandorum is a science fiction horror set in space. Two crew members aboard the colonisation ship Elysium awake from statis to find themselves locked in their room and no one responding. Pandorum follows events as they find out that something else is aboard the ship with them.

On seeing this movie I was left with goosebumps, It scared me, intrigued me and left me in awe. I would encourage you to see this movie without reading to much into it and be surprised by it's twists, turns and breathtaking pace.

The Set design is a work of art with clearly a lot of thought gone into every item from shaving to weaponry.
The script is perfectly acted and casting is spot on with every character enhancing the feel of the movie.

Initially the film feels a little like aliens or event horizon, dark and lonely however as the film progresses it does lose a touch of this feeling of utter isolation and hopelessness as it moves faster.

I must admit the film does become a little confusing at the end however this is short lived and doesn't distract from the movie.

Summary: A great movie that will please the majority of film goer's. This film never lets up and leaves you talking about it.

Note: Don't listen to the 'expert' reviews that put this film down, whilst some of their points are valid (ie the fact it can be a little confusing in places) the movie is an enjoyable and worthwhile watch. One I'm sure you'd recommend.

Survival horror at last5
Survival horror games only have a few people actually trying to survive in them, and you usually end up alone for long periods to face the nightmares in the dark.
I like that alot and was very surprised that this movie did do that to a degree. It's intelligent, scary and dark. I like to follow the lead character and learn about things as he learns about his situation. I hate obvious markers in format horror movies, leaving you able to predict every damn thing in it!
This movie is nothing like that. A top class Sci fi horror not dwelling entirely on the big movie star they conned into being in it at all.
On me shelf and I give it 10/10 for being original and truly scary. How refreshing.

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