Leofwine_draca
TERRARIUM is an indie-budget science fiction thriller that was shot in somebody's back yard, so you get an idea of just how cheap it really. The story has a bunch of astronauts crash-landing their spacecraft on an alien planet, where they're trapped and attacked by an alien with glowing red eyes. This single location outing contains laughable production values, cardboard sets, and actors who never have a chance. It's painfully slow to boot, and really has to be seen to be believed.
mkojder-1
Boy, I have seen a lot of cheesy and bad movies. Some of them made into brilliant set pieces by the MST3K crew. However, I'm not even sure they could save this one. It really stinks. It looked like it was made for 25 dollars in some guys basement.The acting was appallingly bad. The first 20 minutes in the 'cryo-chambers' was laughable - you could see that the walls were made sheets of cloth or something. I love how the cheese-monster also peeled away the plastic that was the glass sealing in the astronauts for their 15 year voyage.Gilligans Island was more realistic than this absolutely awful grade-Z movie.
sonrod-1
Terrarium (aka-War of the Planets) is an awesome movie. Especially if you know the story behind it! Mike Conway did an incredible job with such a small budget and limited time. It's truly an awesome success story for someone who works primarily as a banquet captain to write/produce/direct/score/act,etc. in a movie like this.I love the DVD and the fact that it contains the short "Roadkill". Roadkill will easily be the best 14 minutes you spend EVER. That may be going a little far, but seriously for a short film, to pack as much action, suspense and sheer fun, Mike Conway should be lauded.Although, I might be a little biased...I happen to be one of the stars of "Roadkill". But seriously...it's a great DVD...Terrarium, Roadkill and all the extras...Nice Job, Mike...keep it up brother!
donegreg
Don't watch this with the expectation of incredible special effect bonanza. It's not that kind of movie.This is low budget, like El Mariachi and Clerks kind of low budget. But like those movies, what Mike Conway has made is pretty impressive, considering he built the spaceship in his backyard (check out the special features on the dvd).So as long as those are your expectation, you're sure to enjoy this movie. While not a comedy, the captain has some hilarious one liners. The story is pretty good, but early on in the movie, when the colonists are trapped, you might need to open a window to get some fresh air, as you begin to feel boxed in yourself.
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