sataniela
If you watch this film as a movie as usual - to follow a plot, see some effects and try to relate to characters etc. you'll be confused, frustrated or bored. However if you sit down at it with the mindset of seeing something of the sorts of an art film, then I guarantee you that you will appreciate the instances it hurls you into one after the other and the experience within them. This film is a series of abstract, obscure metaphors and states to be experienced and more theatrical-like delivery than a regular movie. It's not for everyone, I agree but I personally enjoyed it very much. Simply be prepared for something abstract rather than a show to be watched on the surface.
stormruston
This was a good deal for the 2.99 I paid for it.It is obvious from the start that this film has no budget, but the crew, actors and director almost overcome that, and at the very least made a pretty atmospheric and mildly creepy low budget spiritual movie.That said, the special effects were really bad when it came to the "angel fight" real disappointing.The rest of the effects were above the level of money that they put into them or had, so cudo's to the crew! The acting was good enough to immerse you into the story and hold your attention for the full 85 min.This is not a great movie, and it is barely good, but for the budget it is watchable and quite interesting.
sylphstarwind35
...and then the movie ended. I saw nothing in this movie that would have any value. I didn't find some deep meaning that made being bored worthwhile, it wasn't nice to look at (it looked really horrible, actually), it wasn't exciting... Maybe some people could find something in there. But I found nothing that justified me wasting my time and money. I thought House of the Dead was the worst movie I'd ever seen, but at least that had some of my attention with the violence and nudity. The best of that they've got in here is some red paint smeared around and an out-of-shape naked guy. I'm not saying I was watching for that. I can forgive either a bad but entertaining movie, or a good but slow movie. Not both of the bad sides in one. I was interested in the angels but they look like plastic statues and they squirt milk when you stab them. I only kept watching because I thought SOMETHING must happen but it was just a predictable ending. I didn't feel anything at the end because the main character said and did the most stupid things. I understand the whole faith thing but it doesn't seem like it was done well. I'm just an average viewer, and this movie was boring and meaningless to me.
dougmeir
I saw DARK HEAVEN when it premiered at the 13TH FESTIVAL OF FANTASTIC FILMS in Manchester, England - it was rightfully given a Jury Award. What a refreshing yet creepy story. I was waiting for the DVD release and must say that I was impressed. Writer, Director Douglas Schulze has made a very personal film while managing to appeal to the Avant-Garde Horror crowd. You definitely need to bring your brain to this viewing but I guarantee the ride is worth it. This film has been given a major release by indy studio THINKFILM the guys behind the Academy Award nominated SPELLBBOUND and DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS and it's at BLOCKBUSTER VIDEOS across the nation. SEE THIS FILM. SEE IT A FEW TIMES. The mood is infectious. The film is not without flaw but for it's limited budget it achieves wonders. The negative comments I've read seem highly judgmental and suspiciously jaded. DARK HEAVEN 2?
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