Dark Planet

1997
R
1h 39m

IMDb RATING

3.4/10

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Two sides, one known as the Alphas and the other the Rebels, struggle in a brutal war on Earth and in outer space. When a habitable planet is discovered in orbit around a star that is on the... Read allTwo sides, one known as the Alphas and the other the Rebels, struggle in a brutal war on Earth and in outer space. When a habitable planet is discovered in orbit around a star that is on the far side of a dangerous wormhole, the two sides mysteriously set aside their differences ... Read allTwo sides, one known as the Alphas and the other the Rebels, struggle in a brutal war on Earth and in outer space. When a habitable planet is discovered in orbit around a star that is on the far side of a dangerous wormhole, the two sides mysteriously set aside their differences and send a joint mission to explore the planet. The mission of the starship Scylla is soon... Read all

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IMDb RATING

3.4/10

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YOUR RATING

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2neohentaimaster

Sheesh! What a waste of talent!

This movie was a waste of Michael Yorks talent. I gave the movie 2 stars out of support for the graphics and action sequences. Many points in the movie were nonsensical and pointless at best! I have no idea how York was tricked into signing on for this movie, but he should have refused.

4ayelpinthedark

Enchantingly bad

Okay, I've seen worse. Much worse. First of all, this movie is not full of bad CG. It's full of bad model special effects. Second, with the exception of Michael York the acting is meh (I've seen equivalent talent on Babylon 5 and that show is still amazing). Third, at its heart there is a good story, unfortunately clouded by cheezey lines and an even cheezier hero.

However...

With better dialogue, better actors, and better special effects this movie could be something special. All it needs is a remake by someone who understands how to make a suspense film.

3dimfeld

Not Horrible

If you're expecting a good movie, spend your money elsewhere. The animation in this movie is, without exaggeration, the worst I've ever seen anywhere. The premise is interesting, but the plot is basically that of just another action movie with some sci-fi elements mixed in. The highlight of Dark Planet is actually in the scene where the commander is looking through the soldiers' dossiers. I got a few good laughs when I paused the tape and read them for myself. Overall, it can be entertaining if you overlook the ghastly effects and the weak plot.

3thatpriceyboy-91941

Drama Studio Wars

So many close-ups! I recognise a few actors in this, not all by name (apart from Michael York). Lots of dark, small sets, correction: I suspect it's just one set, redressed multiple times. The sets reminded me of my school drama studio I attended as a teen in the mid/late 80s.

The VFX are wonderfully abysmal. I suspect most of the budget was for Mr York's fee, and the rest well, what you see is what you get.

Having said all this, I did manage to make it all the way through. But then again, I'm a middle-aged bachelor with plenty of spare time on my hands. Having said that, I won't be watching it a second time.

2Scottycooks

Just Plain Dark

Where is the crew of the Satellite of Love when you need them!!! Only MST3K could help this out! The ship is dark, the costumes are dark, the lighting is dark, and some of the effects budget must have been used up before they started. Skip it.