Here's a guide how to possibly survive when another nation invades your country and you're left behind enemy lines:
AND PLEASE DON'T MAKE A MOVIE IGNORING EACH POINT FROM ABOVE!
Now to the review:
I assume this is a teen movie, made by teens for teens. Only with this mindset I can make a solid review on this one (otherwise it couldn't be taken serious). I acknowledge the motivation that the writers, makers and actors put into this film and to me these first steps are promising BUT in the end it's only a very predictable teen flick lacking any logic.
To the good parts: Yes, the scenery is amazing. Camera, colors, music and cut is up to date and works within its microcosm. The action is credible and is well distributed among the segments.
And now to the rest and the reality: I fell into several sleepy phases while sitting in the theater. Not only once my shaking head fell into my hands wondering "damn you guys are stupid" - dramatic effects? Everyone's beautiful, agile and motivated - but extremely unintelligent and illogical. Usually you see kids behaving like this in US-slasher-films where one by one gets killed (and you're fine with it because they're acting stupid anyways) - but in this one the kids act stupid AND survive.
It's also very apparent that this movie gets all the positive reviews from mainly Australians. I love this patriotism but regarding the fact that Australia has brought us some world class films that really moved international film this one is just lame, sorry. And I just read that there will be part 2 and 3. Please not, pleeeaaaase!!!!
The conclusion of this film could have rescued a lot but instead the writers chose to make it pseudo-wise, pathetic and teen-hormone driven. When it was over I was left in the theater giving other attendants questioning looks which were painfully returned. I wouldn't even recommend this film for kids and teens because maybe they would even think that this the real deal. Disappointing, sorry!
- NEVER stand on/at open areas, peaks, windows, roofs, etc - you might get spotted VERY easily.
- Team up with survivors and make sure a hierarchy is defined
- Don't draw any attention to you like screaming, unnecessary waiting (on open spots), using loud items (like dump trucks eg) or making a lot of light
- Try to look for food and a safe place to lay low for a while
- Don't start pondering about the fate of ANYONE who got caught - right NOW it's all about survival!
- Don't assume blowing something up will keep away enemy soldiers away - in fact it will do the opposite! - When you see an enemy base (or agglomeration of enemy troops) -> STAY AWAY FROM IT!!!! - Don't attack - RETREAT!
AND PLEASE DON'T MAKE A MOVIE IGNORING EACH POINT FROM ABOVE!
Now to the review:
I assume this is a teen movie, made by teens for teens. Only with this mindset I can make a solid review on this one (otherwise it couldn't be taken serious). I acknowledge the motivation that the writers, makers and actors put into this film and to me these first steps are promising BUT in the end it's only a very predictable teen flick lacking any logic.
To the good parts: Yes, the scenery is amazing. Camera, colors, music and cut is up to date and works within its microcosm. The action is credible and is well distributed among the segments.
And now to the rest and the reality: I fell into several sleepy phases while sitting in the theater. Not only once my shaking head fell into my hands wondering "damn you guys are stupid" - dramatic effects? Everyone's beautiful, agile and motivated - but extremely unintelligent and illogical. Usually you see kids behaving like this in US-slasher-films where one by one gets killed (and you're fine with it because they're acting stupid anyways) - but in this one the kids act stupid AND survive.
It's also very apparent that this movie gets all the positive reviews from mainly Australians. I love this patriotism but regarding the fact that Australia has brought us some world class films that really moved international film this one is just lame, sorry. And I just read that there will be part 2 and 3. Please not, pleeeaaaase!!!!
The conclusion of this film could have rescued a lot but instead the writers chose to make it pseudo-wise, pathetic and teen-hormone driven. When it was over I was left in the theater giving other attendants questioning looks which were painfully returned. I wouldn't even recommend this film for kids and teens because maybe they would even think that this the real deal. Disappointing, sorry!