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Tuesday, 19 December 2017

The Arrival (1996)



A radio astronomer, discovers intelligent alien life, but the aliens are keeping a deadly secret, and will do anything to stop him from learning it.

Mediocre attempt of combing sci-fi mystery with humour never quite convinces, and Charlie Sheen is obviously miscast in his role as a frenetic scientist.

Halliwell*: "Conspirational science fiction exhibiting some interesting ideas and managing to incorporate them into a sometimes suspenseful story."

Maltin***: "Clever, intelligent sci-fi thriller of the old school, with many bright ideas; suffers from flaccid pacing in the last third but remains fun throughout."


Monday, 30 May 2016

Progeny (1998)



An unsuspecting woman is impregnated by aliens who are experimenting on the human population.

By far not what one would expect from the synopsis and the director this repetitive semi-psychological  horror movie will disappoint the casual viwer as well as the gernre aficionados.

Halliwell (no star): "Slow-paced psychological horror with some gruesome moments; after a long, dull opening, it becomes more interesting and suspenseful."