Code 8

This 10 minute taster shows great potential of being a crowd puller. I'd suggest you ignore reviews where the reviewer is trying to portray HIS views as being the only one to go to and accept. THAT is more about the reviewer's desperation to being noticed than the film he's supposed to be reviewing. The premise of this film is simple...a dystopian world set in the now where " mutants " with special powers are suppressed, oppressed by a draconian Police force backed up by drones and robots keen to kill if any step out of line and therefore find it hard to make a living and get out of the poverty trap they find themselves in. The cinematography, choice of shots, dialogue, direction and acting all knit neatly together. The 'Special Effects' are very good and the storyline engages you so from the start you're rooting for the underdog. Not all of the Police are brutal though and it'll be interesting just how being a Cop with rules clashes with the need to reach out and understand the plight of those classed as different. I can see parallels being drawn to refugees who just want to fit in but face opposition from those with a nimby* ( not in my back yard ) attitude. It appears that the crowd funding site reacted well to the idea of this project as it received $750,000 when only $200,000 was the target. Now a full length film is coming together. Good luck to those involved and yah boo sucks to you to the self-promoting me me me reviewers...It's not all about you...so stop moaning and allow the audience to make their own choices. You're there to guide and inform...not give a bad review just because you CAN.....

Been waiting on this one for years ever since Robbie tweeted him and Stephen was workong on a movie together...honestly i didnt feel dissapointed...it was everything you would want in a mutant movie...would LOVE to see it continued as a series *fingers crossed*

This short is apparently part of a fund raising effort to make a bigger project, although as 'proof of concept' films go, this one at least delivers within its time. Instead of playing like a trailer, this plays out like a contained episode in a bigger story, so while it does offer more, it is also a good standalone snapshot of this world. Taking the world of Heroes and making them an oppressed minority, we see the exploitation of powers rather than the dominance – which is already a nice twist on the norm. From here it plays out into a dramatic scene which ends open, but is still satisfying.

The use of effects is in support of the world, and is nicely integrated into the actual film – rather than being the film, as is often the case with this type of thing. The performances are good throughout; I confess I have no clue who Amell is, or the family name, but he is a good lead here. Also Kang (better known and Fast and Furious' Han) was a surprise find.

Overall a solidly enjoyable sci-fi which creates an engaging world and plays out a satisfying scenario. Still a 'proof of concept' perhaps, but a good one.

If it is not a superhero, not a superpower, but a human elite, a human rich, they do not use their ingenuity and wealth for the benefit of mankind, but for personal gain (this is the reality).How to resist as an ordinary person? Or will they become a marginalized group? This is the best anti-hero dystopian film of the year.

I personally love Robbie and Stephen Amell, so as soon as I saw their names I had to watch this film - and I am happy that I did! This film has stunning visual effects, accompanied by great acting and a spectacular story. I was hoping to see more of Stephen Amell... but I'm sure we will in the upcoming feature.

Without giving too much away... it takes the viewer into a world where super powers are a common thing among society, where people do not have to conceal their abilities, with a nice new twist on social hierarchy.