I had only vaguely heard of this movie when I rented it, so I didn't have any bias. The movie starts out with enough suspense and drama to get you started, and this continues throughout. The main character is intriguing and unique, and quite well-played by Guy Pierce. Not your typical "action hero" as many have pointed out.
Overall it was an okay movie. It depends on how you go into it. If you expect it to have meaning or be symbolic, or have a "message", you're gonna have a bad time. It's a great all-action-all-the-time movie that you can just sit and watch and enjoy all the bright lights, explosions and suspense. Since that was what I was looking for, a enjoyed this movie overall. My only complaint would be the unoriginal plot. During the movie I had that like I've seen it before. I like the idea behind it though: prisoners in space.
Overall it was an okay movie. It depends on how you go into it. If you expect it to have meaning or be symbolic, or have a "message", you're gonna have a bad time. It's a great all-action-all-the-time movie that you can just sit and watch and enjoy all the bright lights, explosions and suspense. Since that was what I was looking for, a enjoyed this movie overall. My only complaint would be the unoriginal plot. During the movie I had that like I've seen it before. I like the idea behind it though: prisoners in space.