I knew before I watched this movie exactly what I was getting into, nor was I disappointed. Let me explain:
It's common these days to take minor character actors and make them the leading man or woman. In this case, Danny Trejo is finally getting his well-deserved due.
With a minimum investment, almost anyone with a plot and a bunch of semi-talented friends can make a decent picture.
Or only halfway decent.
And THAT, mes amis, is why I liked this film. I grew up in the golden age of sci-fi. When not only films like "The Day The Earth Stood Still" and "The War of the Worlds" were made but also "Plan 9 From Outer Space."
This movie was reminiscent more of the latter than of the former. And by that, I mean it didn't require much thought to enjoy it.
2001, Star Wars, Star Trek and all of the rest of modern movies are more sophisticated and, therefore, require more thought. Further, they rely on FX and CGI rather than plot. Which I agree may be an over-simplicaton, but I'm writing this review and you're not.
What I'm trying to say is this: Take away the excellent Special Effects and the great CGI from the major Sci-fi films, and you're left with this film.
It's common these days to take minor character actors and make them the leading man or woman. In this case, Danny Trejo is finally getting his well-deserved due.
With a minimum investment, almost anyone with a plot and a bunch of semi-talented friends can make a decent picture.
Or only halfway decent.
And THAT, mes amis, is why I liked this film. I grew up in the golden age of sci-fi. When not only films like "The Day The Earth Stood Still" and "The War of the Worlds" were made but also "Plan 9 From Outer Space."
This movie was reminiscent more of the latter than of the former. And by that, I mean it didn't require much thought to enjoy it.
2001, Star Wars, Star Trek and all of the rest of modern movies are more sophisticated and, therefore, require more thought. Further, they rely on FX and CGI rather than plot. Which I agree may be an over-simplicaton, but I'm writing this review and you're not.
What I'm trying to say is this: Take away the excellent Special Effects and the great CGI from the major Sci-fi films, and you're left with this film.