Exile

So I watched this movie with 2 friends and let me say that this movie is really low budget.Me and my friends couldn't help but laugh at the cg intro but the laughing stopped when the story started to get interesting(when the main character meets the android)the dialogue was pretty good and kept us interested and laughing(in a good way)some effects were also really well done and cool like the blood and the alien.Me and my 2 friends who are so used to big budget blockbuster action flicks wanted to see more of the awesome alien.Some shots went on too long in my opinion and started to get awkward and it was weird seeing two different types of cameras in one scene(the quality went up and down it was weird)but with a low budget like this the movie worked out great and kept us entertained.Fast paced action,cool story(got a little rough around the end for me)decent effects will keep you at least entertained enough to watch the whole movie and enjoy it for what it is.A low budget indy sci fi film.

I've been wanting to watch this movie for a long time, and when I did, I was quite happy.

The story is quite interesting--a blind pilot crash lands on a barren and hostile planet and has to rely on a female android for survival. The location is stunning--it conveys the hostile and barren environment perfectly. The costumes were also good, especially those of the Grandlibon troops. Special effects were poor for the most part (forgiveable, since it is a low budget flick) except for the silver Attack Eagles in the sky. The digital gunfire was also more realistic than in the director's previous film. The pseudo-love story between the pilot and the android was interesting. The action scenes were short, few, and somewhat slow-paced, which lead to some disappointment because the trailers on YouTube made it look like a big action flick while it is almost more of a drama. The alien creature was brilliantly designed. However, once we see the full thing and its slimy fur body, then it becomes dismally obvious that it's a guy in a suit (this was because the alien creature wasn't finished and the director could not delay filming, so they had to go with what they had). The back-line for the plot is also very well-developed--perhaps too well developed. I wanted to see the Grandlibon-Kamoorsta conflict explored more. The movie itself was too short for my taste, at only about 78 minutes of running time. The Off World documentary that came with the special features was also too short, less than half the lengths of the documentaries of the director's previous two films. The score was real good, a nice combination of electronic and orchestral sounds and instruments.

Despite the complaints, the movie itself was still really good, especially for its budget. The plot was original, the creature design was great, and you can see that a lot of heart went into this production. It may not be as fun a ride as Mike Conway's previous film, The Awakening, but it's definitely a step up.

I think any review over 3 stars is obviously fake. I've seen a lot of bad films, but this is by far the worst ever.

Anyone who is familiar with Mike Conway's work, will immediately recognize this solid effort as his best yet.

This delightful tribute to Sci-Fi classics will have genre fans drooling like Pavlov's dog.

If you enjoy B films, you will be pleasantly surprised by Midnight Sun Entertainment's latest offering: "Exile". Directed & Produced By: Mike Conway.

This film has it all... Clever storyline, good actors, tongue in cheek visual FX and a monster that only a true Kaiju fan could love.

Exile is not your stereotypical example of independent cinema. This film actually has heart. As you will see for yourself, if you choose to treat your mind to some Sci-Candy.

Keep an eye on this guy because like it or not, he's on his way to becoming a Hollywood Director.

If you've seen the trailer, you know exactly what you're getting. It ain't District 9, but it is an excellent flick for its audience. It's better than lots of stuff on SyFy or basic cable for that matter.

I've followed Mike Conways career for a while. I admire his dedication and perseverance. The guy makes movies. He does what it takes. If that means waiting tables, refinancing his house, taking music lessons, or learning a new program he'll do it. It's the kind of dedication that is severely lacking in the indie film world. Most indie filmmakers I meet, expect the studio deal to be handed to them. Mike has built his own studio and I admire that.

Exile is a fun watch. The story is solid and doesn't go in the expected direction. The score is fantastic. The efx are way above par for an un-studio flick. It's an enjoyable quick watch. Grab the popcorn, turn down the lights and enjoy.