I get tired of writing negative reviews especially since the worst movie and the worst acting is better than anything I could do. So, thanks for trying guys but this was pretty bad. If you are bored and don't have anything else to watch, then it might be worthwhile.
First of all, absolutely nothing happens until the last 25 minutes. It does a poor job of ridiculing the show Ancient Aliens, which is an entertaining show. Second of all, they are pushing the whole global warming spill and I'd rather not listen to it while trying to be entertained. The acting was really bad as well. I don't say this very often but I wish I had that time back and had watched Ancient Aliens instead!
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Just another awful found-footage movie...
paul_haakonsen20 February 2020
Prior to sitting down to watch this 2016 movie titled "Lake On Fire" (aka "Conspiracy Theory"), I didn't know that it was a found footage movie. And had I known prior to sitting down, I wouldn't have given it the time of day, simply as I loathe the found footage genre.
But I had gotten down to watch it, and so I gave it a chance. And while I did manage to finish the movie, I can't claim to have been impressed or entertained. I simply stuck with it to the bitter end because this was based on aliens. However, I can in all honesty say that you shouldn't bother with this movie. Some of us suffered through it so you don't have to.
Being a found footage movie, you are in for some very questionable and shoddy camera work. I dislike this to the point where my interest in the movie dwindles away quickly. Why would I pay to sit through something that I could very well film better with my own DV camera and actually apply a stead hand to the camera while at it?
The dialogue in the movie was atrocious, and it was for the most part delivered by some very monotonous performances by the casted actors and actresses. So don't get your hopes up for a grand thespian performance here.
As for special effects. Well, they simply aren't present in the movie. None whatsoever. And the movie suffered from that fact, because it just felt like an amateurish home-movie.
My rating of "Lake On Fire" is a mere two out of ten stars. And this is by no account a movie that I will ever return to watch a second time.
But I had gotten down to watch it, and so I gave it a chance. And while I did manage to finish the movie, I can't claim to have been impressed or entertained. I simply stuck with it to the bitter end because this was based on aliens. However, I can in all honesty say that you shouldn't bother with this movie. Some of us suffered through it so you don't have to.
Being a found footage movie, you are in for some very questionable and shoddy camera work. I dislike this to the point where my interest in the movie dwindles away quickly. Why would I pay to sit through something that I could very well film better with my own DV camera and actually apply a stead hand to the camera while at it?
The dialogue in the movie was atrocious, and it was for the most part delivered by some very monotonous performances by the casted actors and actresses. So don't get your hopes up for a grand thespian performance here.
As for special effects. Well, they simply aren't present in the movie. None whatsoever. And the movie suffered from that fact, because it just felt like an amateurish home-movie.
My rating of "Lake On Fire" is a mere two out of ten stars. And this is by no account a movie that I will ever return to watch a second time.
Some good ideas lost in the dross
nebilcs-168-16529828 April 2017
First the positives: some good cinematography, hard to go wrong with the beautiful location and landscapes, lots of rich colour. And lots of Jennifer Mills. Riffing on "Ancient Aliens" gets a thumbs up and yes, they hit the mark for the patronising and faux dramatic tone. The overall impression was of a professional effort and aspects of the final third were promising.
Now the negatives: *way* too long to get into the sci fi/horror. *Way* too much conversation about fists, tits and asses, sigh. The character of Jamie was under-utilised when it seemed she might emerge as a leader - and what was the deal with the glowing sphere???
Overall quite disappointing.
Now the negatives: *way* too long to get into the sci fi/horror. *Way* too much conversation about fists, tits and asses, sigh. The character of Jamie was under-utilised when it seemed she might emerge as a leader - and what was the deal with the glowing sphere???
Overall quite disappointing.
Do you think aliens helped build the Hoover Dam?
nogodnomasters15 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
A group of people who make the show "Alien Engineers" travel around Nevada, talk to people and look at the sights and speculate it was all done by aliens. There is an interview with NASA engineer T.D. Barnes who debunks their theory. The film was poorly shot for what was supposed to be professionals, making for another bad found footage. They eventually end up on Lake Mead, and the whole thing seemed ad lib until that point. Britney Big Time (Jennifer Mills) was the only decent character. Some might enjoy her rap song, which had nothing to do with the movie. I would recommend a fast forward until the last nine minutes when things start to happen.
Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.
Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.
A film made by a bunch of idiots
Leofwine_draca3 October 2018
Warning: Spoilers
CONSPIRACY THEORY is nothing more than a film made by a bunch of idiots with some half-hearted ideas for a movie. It's another indie found footage effort in which a bunch of irritating characters head off on a crusade to uncover evidence of aliens in Earth's history. There's some mildly interesting background info on the whole 'ancient astronaut' theory but mostly this consists of a few interviews and, in the main, the characters acting as annoyingly as possible. The nadir is undoubtedly the ten-minute car sequence in which a girl tries to recall the lyrics of a crude song. Somebody somewhere finds this amusing; I thought it was awful. In the last ten minutes, things pick up for some ultra-predictable scares you'll see coming a mile off.
Big Spoiler
stealthelite20 April 2018
Don't watch it, horrible movie. Anyone who like it or thought there was a important message within it, is idiotic. There is already tons of stuff about government cover ups to just being myths and we're alone. Also the gay guy is annoying and the girl who dry humps him looks like she needs some Vagisil.
Give up all your expectations here.
gulu8819 October 2018
I never rate 1/10 a movie but there is this exception.
I've waited one hour until something happens, telling myself "hold on, hold on, the final has gotta be huge if the film has 6.5/10", because so far i was just wondering what i was really watching.
There is no horror in this film, no suspense, no nothing, just a waste of time. I don't think one can even call this a movie.
Now i'm a bit curious about what's going through the mind of people who voted 10/10. How would they note "the Schindler's list" then ?
Now i'm a bit curious about what's going through the mind of people who voted 10/10. How would they note "the Schindler's list" then ?
Aliens hate this movie...
navvidrastegarnejad3 April 2021
If you can stand to watch this movie for any length of time, it might make a good drinking game with the drinking word being "aliens". Hopefully, you will pass out before too long.
The characters are an indictment of millennial culture and a testament to the decline of western civilization. It drags on seemingly endlessly, forcing you to suffer their mindless yammering without any evidence of plot development. If they had any self respect, everyone involved in the making of this movie would commit harakiri.
The characters are an indictment of millennial culture and a testament to the decline of western civilization. It drags on seemingly endlessly, forcing you to suffer their mindless yammering without any evidence of plot development. If they had any self respect, everyone involved in the making of this movie would commit harakiri.
Uhh
timtrullinger2 April 2021
Whut
nsexton-223 December 2020
I gave up. I usually follow every garbage movie to its conclusion, cause hey, maybe these halfwits die at some point and that's at least somewhat redemptive.
I gave up on this one when the dirty song thing in the van went on for like 3 or 4 minutes.
These characters can't die bad enough.
I do not know how it ends. I do not know if there is a Loop or Conclusion.
I couldn't care less.
Whoever made this hopefully regrets every instant of it and weeps themself to sleep at night.
Funny send-up of the found footage genre
Woodyanders8 September 2020
Warning: Spoilers
A group of conspiracy theorists led by the overzealous Bjorn Eriksson (nicely played to the annoying hilt by Ben Kobald) go to Lake Mead, Nevada in search of proof that the government has been covering up evidence that alien life does indeed exist.
Writer/director Jake Myers pokes wickedly witty fun at the inherent phoniness of both hokey reality TV shows and equally cheesy found footage films, with the character of Bjorn in particular coming across like a hilariously obnoxious idiot whose faltering and self-serving interviews with various folks are often hysterical riots to behold. Moreover, Myers also manages to generate some genuine tension when the stuff eventually gets a bit too real towards the end. Jennifer Mills contributes a lively and appealing turn as the perky Britney Big Time while Davida Rochelle amuses as flaky alien expert Elsa Moulton. A real hoot.
Writer/director Jake Myers pokes wickedly witty fun at the inherent phoniness of both hokey reality TV shows and equally cheesy found footage films, with the character of Bjorn in particular coming across like a hilariously obnoxious idiot whose faltering and self-serving interviews with various folks are often hysterical riots to behold. Moreover, Myers also manages to generate some genuine tension when the stuff eventually gets a bit too real towards the end. Jennifer Mills contributes a lively and appealing turn as the perky Britney Big Time while Davida Rochelle amuses as flaky alien expert Elsa Moulton. A real hoot.
Worst Movie ever.
pilhas-7927921 October 2018
Wasted over an hour of my life
warspiders25 November 2020
DEAR GOD WHY?????
michaelbirdtx23 April 2021
This movie is remarkable for being not only the worst movie ever made, but quite possibly the worst movie that can be made.
Hideous in every aspect, the "filmmakers" believe they are making a clever satire of, well, something, I guess, but what they are actually making is fools of themselves. This movie is even bad at being a bad movie, because absolutely nothing about it is interesting or funny, merely piteous and nauseating. I watched the whole damn thing just to make sure it was rotten through and through; I was not disappointed.
Movie cameras around the world should be encouraged to take out a restraining order against the chuckleheads that made this "film" to ensure that this never happens again.
Hideous in every aspect, the "filmmakers" believe they are making a clever satire of, well, something, I guess, but what they are actually making is fools of themselves. This movie is even bad at being a bad movie, because absolutely nothing about it is interesting or funny, merely piteous and nauseating. I watched the whole damn thing just to make sure it was rotten through and through; I was not disappointed.
Movie cameras around the world should be encouraged to take out a restraining order against the chuckleheads that made this "film" to ensure that this never happens again.
Worst Movie Ever
wandasomrajit25 April 2021
Awesome!!
kimstace29 April 2016
This movie was a highly entertaining comedy horror combo. My new favorite combo. The fun parts felt like I was hanging out with friends from college. The horror parts made me glad I was not friends with these people in college... because I may have been killed... by something... lurking... beneath Lake Mead. I don't want to spoil the movie by telling what it was!!!
Ben Kobold impresses once again.
Aside from the content of the movie I really enjoyed the cinematography. It was a beautifully shot movie. It takes a lot of talent to make a desert look this nice.
Ben Kobold impresses once again.
Aside from the content of the movie I really enjoyed the cinematography. It was a beautifully shot movie. It takes a lot of talent to make a desert look this nice.
Great Spoof on Ancient Aliens
johncurtismyers1 May 2016
This movie was more than just entertaining to watch. It was an exhilarating experience. I've been to Lake Mead and seen the catastrophic low water levels. I've been to Vegas and seen the decadence and overindulgence. I've watched Ancient Aliens and even met many of the deranged extraterrestrial so-called experts. Of those experiences I have enjoyed none. Lake on Fire, however, somehow found a way for me to enjoy all three in a masterfully crafted bizarre story. At times the tale seemed real. At times the narrative seemed surreal. The viewer could never really tell what was real, unreal, or even alien. Anyone who truly cares about the human race must see this found footage account. It is out of this world!
Incredible!
vanmyerhoven1 May 2016
This was an amazing film packed full of quirky humor and menacing/odd characters and scenes. The found footage concept worked well and made the "behind the scenes" lives and attitudes of the characters involved with the production of the show, Ancient Engineers, come across to the audience as endearing, narcissistic, shallow, outlandish and deceptive all at once. The movie points out how the American public has been continuously duped, hoodwinked and led astray by the media and various governmental agencies. We especially enjoyed Bjorn's creative and overtly manipulative interviewing style. Looking forward to seeing this movie again and making it a part of my "movie favorites" library!
Worth a Watch
seifandy11 May 2016
I thought it was a solid blend of horror and comedy. Ben Kobold was awfully funny as an approximation of the "Ancient Aliens" crazy hair guy. This is a found-footage film, and it would appear that the footage has been tampered with in some way or another, as evidenced by the static- like effects throughout the film. Some nice cinematography of Lake Mead— seems like a lovely place,and I wouldn't mind visiting the Nevada desert in part because of this film. I felt like I was on a vacation out to Nevada—a vacation that goes horribly wrong. Without giving anything away, I'd say the ending was somewhat ambiguous and that there could be a sequel.
I believe this is a better film than the 2006 documentary Lake of Fire, which starred Noam Chomsky.
I believe this is a better film than the 2006 documentary Lake of Fire, which starred Noam Chomsky.
A goofy parody and a decent popcorn flick
rlbrow27 April 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This movie gets too much hate. It is a decent film for what it is. The acting is bad because they are not acting. I doubt there was much memorization of lines.
The film does a great job showing the relationship between the crew of the show. I love-hate Bjorn's delivery of the possibility of Alien Engineers. The name was so stupid it drew me into the film.
I keep humming the tune Becky BigTime sang in the hotel.
"Vegas, Vegas... Like a kiss from above.
Vegas, Vegas... Like a white velvet glove".
It is so silly.
I admit the film is a bit slow until they arrive at Lake Meade. One touch i enjoyed is that the glowing object thing is never explained. The alien reveals were hit or miss. The first time the crew sees a grey was terrifying.
In The second bit it was obvious it was a mask. Here is where the film had an interesting twist. The crew talk about how aliens were fabricated by the government to create obsfucation. The alien was obviously a dude in a mask. Perhaps grey aliens are fantasy?
This movie was entertaining for me. I painted miniatures as i listened / watched it. It is by no means a cinematic masterpiece. It is, however, a decent alien sci fi flick. The film went in a different direction by claiming aliens are a man madw urban legend.
The final commercial for the new show is extremely hammy. Do not judge this film too harshly. Making art can be very challenging.
The film does a great job showing the relationship between the crew of the show. I love-hate Bjorn's delivery of the possibility of Alien Engineers. The name was so stupid it drew me into the film.
I keep humming the tune Becky BigTime sang in the hotel.
"Vegas, Vegas... Like a kiss from above.
Vegas, Vegas... Like a white velvet glove".
It is so silly.
I admit the film is a bit slow until they arrive at Lake Meade. One touch i enjoyed is that the glowing object thing is never explained. The alien reveals were hit or miss. The first time the crew sees a grey was terrifying.
In The second bit it was obvious it was a mask. Here is where the film had an interesting twist. The crew talk about how aliens were fabricated by the government to create obsfucation. The alien was obviously a dude in a mask. Perhaps grey aliens are fantasy?
This movie was entertaining for me. I painted miniatures as i listened / watched it. It is by no means a cinematic masterpiece. It is, however, a decent alien sci fi flick. The film went in a different direction by claiming aliens are a man madw urban legend.
The final commercial for the new show is extremely hammy. Do not judge this film too harshly. Making art can be very challenging.
This is a classic waste of vegging out time!
unboundpromethius2 April 2021
I love to watch b movies to just totally veg out from a very hectic work and school schedule. It is normally my escape into alternate realities since I don't have the time to game; it helps get my mind off politics, work etc. This movie in particular is unbelievably boring and a waste of a good ten minutes if you get that far.
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