Agent Revelation

"Agent Revelation", a sequel to 2017's "Agent", just reeks of Saturday afternoon B-movies from the past, in fact the VFX look like they're from the early '80s. The story is bad, the acting poor, the directing is nowhere - in fact, let's lay this travesty at the feet of actor/writer/director Derek Ting! You have to be at the top of your game to do all three for a film otherwise you end up with something you find in the bargain bin at Walmart for $1.99. The actresses that play "Billy" and "Dr Porter" are pretty attractive but that's not really appropriate for the characters, especially Billy who's military but looks like she's from a modelling shoot. There's all types of incongruencies throughout and Derek, as director, just whiffs on them. Another wasted attempt in the Covid-era.

So I watched this movie on a streaming service that I rarely use which links review scores from multiple websites to online in the details. The scores on these sites were obviously forged in some way because they were really high - it was a few minutes into the film when I began to notice that virtually all the acting was terrible and then we were introduced to Michael Dorn's character. I actually didn't recognize him at first since he's mostly done voice work for animated projects and video games since playing the iconic Whorf from Star Trek. I thought to myself "why is this guy here, he's actually delivering the only convincing performance"?

So then I picked up my phone and ventured here to IMdB and realized who he was. All I can say is that he must have owed a friend a favour because he's so overqualified for this project I can't imagine what else would have drawn him to it unless he's managed to somehow go broke over the years and is in desperate need of money.

Aside from Dorn, this film offers nothing else. There's no action, no plausible drama, no gore, no horror, no suspense, no nudity, no comedy and it's basically a bunch of people playing alien laser tag with someone who has mild super powers.

One review made this title sound like an entertaining science fiction action film; nothing could be further from the truth. From the start, with actors lost looks in facial expressions, and lack of emotion to ring true you can tell the actors knew this was a turkey. Films that lack heart seem to suck the life out of actors. It starts with cheesy special effects, and than goes into effects out of a second rate video game, and a story line that has no character backstory, which gives you no way to empathize, or or involve yourself with the characters or story. The action sequences, generally speaking are shot in low light setting that try to conceal their cheap nature. I could go on but there is no point in seeing this film unless perhaps you are a film maker studying what not to do. I believe that friends and cast members likely gave this every positive review. Do yourself a favour and give it a miss!!!

This is a movie to watch when you are in the mood for something that really doesn't make a lot of sense all the time. The CGI isn't as bad as some reviewers claim, but it isn't great either.

I was so excited to see Michael Dorn! And then I wasn't. Either he has family involved in this movie, or he needed to money. Let's just say, it's not his best work.

The story is complicated and twisted. Who is doing what to whom is confusing. It's also very preachy. Plus, Jim (Derek Ting) wears his hat EVERYWHERE! What was it with that hat?! The few times he wasn't wearing one, it's obvious he isn't wearing it to cover up a bad hairline.

I have no idea what the story was about. Maybe it's because it didn't really hold my attention - nor did the hat. And I wandered off a time or two, but I blame the director for that. It was up to him to make a movie that kept me riveted in my seat - not wondering if I needed to do the dishes now.... or later.

Billy (Kayla Ewell) - is worth the whole watch. She is fantastic! Her comic timing is brilliant! I look forward to seeing her in the near future.

I can't recommend this movie. Or keep it on as background noise while you do the dishes. I gave it 4 stars because you HAVE to give a star to Michael Dorn no matter what AND one for Kayla Ewell.

Written. directed and acted..."say no more, say no more"