Master Elijah
This movie had potential but it's tone and storytelling fell short. Most times it was uncomfortable and awkward to watch.The premise is creative and sure to capture people's interests. "An Alien that discovers and falls in love with music? Sounds Great!" Yes it does sound great, the first 10 minutes of the movie was great! Alas 10 minutes later the movie plateaus into a state of a lackluster wasteland.The main character, General Trius, acts as if he is a student giving an enthusiastic presentation to the class, or in this case, the audience. He gives a straight face no matter what he says nor what he does.Another problem with a character: the love interest of a character seems as if she felt uncomfortable in any intimate scene. Whether it be dancing or kissing, she looked as if she was like "nope, nope, nope."The tone of the movie was out of control and not consistent at all. Ha, better yet, non-existent. In a scene where everything was set to make it seem like a magical moment, instead was a serious moment! AHA FOOLED YOU! The movie did not follow through with its excellent premise. It was emotionally confusing, awkward, but it was kinda cute. Well after the movie, you will have a few things to take away: cool space outfits, folk music, and a red forehead from facepalming.
ddunn-2
I guess if you have seen this folksy duo play before -- and I am assuming they are real -- you might enjoy this nonsense, otherwise it has limited appeal. One of my criteria for a 4/10 movie rating is my being glad when the credits finally roll. Well, I could not wait for this misery to stop.I stuck with this film because of all the high ratings, but there was no reward forthcoming. This film is a glaring example of why movie ratings are so flawed. This is a weak film-school effort that in no way (on any planet) deserves the 7/10 and even 8/10 ratings posted. Take a pass on this one.
wendell-murray
This movie shows what can be done with what is likely a bare-bones budget.Humorous, intelligent, metaphorical, this movie addresses, as all movies should, aspects of the human condition. The movie itself is well done and clearly done with very meager resources, but it touches on important parts of what makes humankind human, in particular humankind's ability to make music. Good sound track that may feature the actors themselves - I have not checked.Instead of the unbelievable sums of money spent on what is utter dross, a characteristic of all major movie studios/distributors in the USA, those same studios might fund or partially fund, in addition to distributing, gems such as this movie that are quirky, yet very well- done. This movie is not only entertaining, but it remarkably provokes, as all good art should, thinking in the viewer's mind about what it means to be a human being on the planet that humans call Earth.
backineltham
Having trudged my way, miserably, through much box office fare of late this little gem took on the status of a diamond in the dung heap.It's pretty much the definition of "short and sweet". Others have described the wacky story so I won't bother. In theory it shouldn't work but somehow it does. I think maybe it's the immaculate deadpan of the lead actor that carries it; or maybe the catchy songs; or the way its low budget is always taken seriously - silly costumes notwithstanding; or the two genuinely touching love stories. Or... well, I could go on.Find this movie, however you can, and give it a chance. It's adorable. If only it had been given the release it deserved I guarantee it would have been the talk of the town. Sadly the movie business doesn't roll that way.One thing I absolutely guarantee: we'll be hearing more of the people involved before very long. As "calling cards" go it doesn't get much better than this.
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