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Andròn: The Black Labyrinth (2015)
Seems like many missed the point.
I feel like most reviewers didn't actually understand the film; yes, it feels a bit derivative and clichéd, but that may be intentional, once the twist is revealed. This film is clearly a direct social commentary on current economic and media trends, and the film's close makes it amply evident that the viewer is not merely a viewer but a participant in the whole process, or network, or system, etc. Not the finest acting or sets or effects, and pacing was spotty, but I enjoyed the payoff, if one can call it that. Granted, maybe a lot of build-up for that payoff, but it was entirely necessary given the premise. Sorry if this is vague, but I'm trying to tread the spoiler line while actually commenting on the purpose of the film :) Don't have great expectations, but an intellectually and socially interesting message.
Dragonfyre (2013)
Hmmm, lawsuit material?
Sort of wondering about the legal implications of using what is clearly a slightly altered (in the hilt) or knock-off version of the LOTR licensed Sting sword. Clearly there's some fandom going on, including dialogue references to LOTR, so maybe it's all in good fun, but they even showed the sword in the end credits, with clearly visible Elvish script and all.
However, have to give props; the practical make-up was pretty darn good, almost as good as the digital fill-ins were bad, and the voice acting at least was on the verge of stirring at times. Given the budget, good effort.