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This is something special. And by that fact there are some confusions going on about it. For me it was some kind of ode to the drive-in grindhouse sci-fi from the sixties. The clothes they used are simple and reminded me to that era. The acting was terrible by some but I guess again that it was supposed to be that way. On the other hand, nothing really happens until the last part of this flick. There is a lot of talking and some jokes in it but once the creature goes berserk the gore comes in. The creature itself is just a man in a suit, again an ode to the fifties and sixties. The gore effects are really well done and somehow reminded me of Alien 2 sulla terra and Contamination bought made in 1980. Those flicks were also full of blah blah and even were a bit boring but they had a status due the gore used. Of course it couldn't be made without nudity and you will get some gratuitous nudity. This really isn't a flick for everyone but just see it as a joke and watch it with a beer in one hand, you will enjoy it then

Wardrobe Budget $11 Set Budget $14 Prop Budget $20 Talent Budget $0 Parking $3 C-rate Movie Priceless

This film proves that a cinematic science-fiction masterpiece can be created with a $50 budget. This film was long forgotten at the 2008 Oscars, but it was just cheezy enough to be funny.

Sometimes, the chutzpah of a filmmaker is more worthy of praise than their abilities or efforts. Such is the case with this shot in Alabama oddity, a palatable mix of sci fi and satire. Which is not to say that it's bad, it isn't, at least technically; the clever use of old fire extinguishers as oxygen paks, terrarium domes and vacuum cleaner hoses as space helmets, and hazmat jumpsuits as space suits are no less ingenious for being recognized for their original purposes. The script's satire of corporate culture borrows more heavily from OFFICE SPACE than ALIEN, which is timelier. Of course, this is low budget indie film making, so there are some seams. But given the limitations under which the filmmakers were working, these are more charming than anything. Most everyone has dealt with smarmy bosses, nonsensical internal policies, and boredom on the job, so it's relatable. Gore effects are good, but the ending seemed a little slipshod. Not a bad watch.

Where to start with this?.

I really wanted to like this, I love sci-fi films, even the ultra low budget ones, I love horror films, even low budget ones, but this, oh my God.

The special effects were straight out of the 1970s Doctor Who school of sci-fi. Cheap looking sets, plastic guns, boiler suits for spacesuits. Hard to believe this was made in the 21st Century, it would have been rubbish even back in the 70s. As for the acting, good God, where did they get these people?. The acting is worse than even that in any adult movie, it is that bad. Luckily I was given the DVD from a friend, I am so glad I never paid for it. It says something for how bad this is though, that my friend had bought it for £1 from a Pound Shop less than three years after it was made. It isn't even worth the pound he paid to be honest.

Another for the "Avoid" list I am afraid.

We've all seen or been forced to watch one of those 1950's bubble helmeted d sci-fi adventures which took place in the caverns of the planet Amazonian With the cast of characters a debonair leading man, a kid from the country and some tough speak guy from Brooklyn and maybe a black crew member named Lincoln Hamilton who says yowzer a lot. They bumble around the planet device away they can survive without their cumbersome helmets and free the oppressed masses of that flying rock. Well not this Roger Cormanesque adventure, an alien skeleton is found by an alien mining team, and everybody spends the rest of the movie back biting and double-crossing each other not to mention the skeleton has friends and babies. And there were actually some jokes some one liners in here.

Another fine example of why IMDB needs a zero rating. This movie is below trash. In fact, one would have to dig deep into a dump to find this. It's actually beyond stupid. Yes, it's as bad as anything done by The Asylum. Let's do a quick checklist: Screenplay: Bad. Acting: Below bad. These people couldn't be extras in a commercial. Directing: as far as I can tell, non-existent. Costumes, sets and non-existent special effects (minus the monster suit, which was ok, even if it did look like the manphibian from Destination: Inner Space's cousin), bad, bad, bad. I'm not going to recount the weak as hell story, but I will point out, this production is so cheap, one can tell what the 'spacesuits' were made of (I once used a pair of the same gloves on my job!) and people walking around inside a space base in normal clothing, including suits and ties? I'll have to think that no wardrobe was necessary here, anyone who wanted to work on this had to provide their own clothes. Horrible movie. Just horrible.

Oh my, this is one to stay away from.

Obvious point #1 ... the costumes and attire is something you would expect from a Halloween party. This was really the best they could do?

Obvious point #2 ... the script is HORRIBLE. The writer probably wrote the entire script over a weekend.

Obvious point #3 ... the acting would have had people get up and leave a high school play.

I have to ask again ... this was the best you could do? Was this for a drama class? ... did you even pass the class?

So, why the title of my review? Look at some of the highest ranting reviews. They have only reviewed one or two movies. Hmmm. And such a poor movie getting such a high rating? What a strange coincidence?

Don't bother. These low budget Sifi movies are a dime a dozen now, and this one is not worthy. You can find a lot better to waste 1.5 hours on. People giving this a rating of 6, 7 or even 8, really gives me pause as to what their true intentions are. Trust me, move on.

Not only did I enjoy watching this movie, I'm also glad that I watched it. While I only give it a 6 because it is not a film for everyone, there is just something very simple and enjoyable about this ode to b-movies that will stick with me and warms my soul. In terms of a plot, the film is not always coherent and there are major holes. But I don't think that is the point. The best way I can describe this movie is that it is like Office Space or Napoleon Dynamite but on Mars and with people's arms being pulled off. It is about the interactions of people that don't really care anymore even though everyone seems to be disappearing or blowing up. It seems like the people who made this movie really enjoyed themselves. If you like old 50's b-movies see Interplanetary and also check out The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra

If the British version of the Office and the first Alien movie had a transporter accident and lost all their sentimentality, the result would look something like this movie. It is a shame that a movie like this has to be grade B to maintain sufficient creative freedom. It swings from strangely naturalistic moments, to parody, to some pretty effective splatters. Some of the characters are very well drawn, the jokes come every couple of minutes right up to the end, and there is even a basic moral premise: self important people suck. I hate paying for streamed movies, but I will break down to get his zombie film on Amazon, and I hope he gets funding for more films. BTW, if you like this film you might enjoy Zombie Strippers.

Solid. Entertaining. Thoroughly Original.

You absolutely never know what to expect in this film. Part sc-fi horror. Part comedy and with a perfect and very intentional 1970's "cheesy" vibe throughout.

It unapologetically borrows from just about every film in the genre and twists the surprisingly complex plot into directions you won't expect. "Interplanetary" walks a fine line between cornball "B" movies and genuine, thrilling drama- not an easy thing to accomplish.

I highly recommend it to fans of unusual films who have an open mind and who can appreciate the subtleties and great effort that went into this film.

This is awesome. It's like Blake7 meets The Office on Mars.