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Desolate (2018)
Emotional - I FELT this!
It got better and better. Then I HAD to see what was going to happen - very good development timing and keeping the audience engaged. Kind of meditative, I liked the spaces between the action. You can really feel for each character's motivations, no matter what side they were on.
Black Site Delta (2017)
Great Premise
I almost shut it off at first, but then noted that it was an engaging plot - that these criminals would be pardoned if they saved the world. I found it easy to distinguish the various characters, and the pacing and suspense was perfect. It was so useful to have the evil guy's motivation spelled out clearly because of his family history. The only sad part was reading some of the negative reviews here - I wish that reviewers would understand that some movies have a limited budget yet do amazing things with it. The intent and simple message here was very beautiful and touching - and I didn't expect the very believable love story unfolding, and the logical tension between Jake and Vasquez.
Braven (2018)
spolied brat reviewers
I'm a very picky movie watcher and often turn off a movie 10-20 minutes in. I don't understand the bad reviews above. It kept my attention every minute, the characters were all highly distinct from one another, I loved the acting, and I really felt the cold and the space as though I was right there. I also thought it was pretty original to have a cabin scene with deciduous trees not far from rocky cliffs by the ocean.
Dark Space (2013)
So sincere, quirky and original.
Okay, what's up with the low ratings? I was browsing and usually skip movies with low ratings but took a chance because of the description. I just found it more and more charming. I was totally drawn in as things progressed, partly because of the aura and body language of the actors - I believed them! Special effects were more than good enough for what I need. The ending was not overly explained to us which I loved - it was assumed that we the audience understood what was going on. It dawned on me that often the biggest Hollywood sci-fi movies are rife with formula and sickening self-consciousness albeit impressive special effects. I learned a valuable lesson today - that some lesser known and lesser rated movies could end up being the best you ever saw - beautiful, heartfelt and unforgettable!