I am so tired of these space movies that are not about space. If you want to tell a story about a poor isolated family on a desert farm, put it in a desert and leave space out of it! Because this is what Settlers is: a Western, complete with lawlessness, chaotic personal circumstances and a hopeless ending. The performances were good, but in truth it was more like a play, with very relevant aspects of the situation completely ignored to focus on individual interpretation. And there was no real moral of the story, either, which may be a good thing, because there wasn't a need for it, but I am sure it will piss off a lot of viewers.
Bottom line: if you are in the mood for a dreary Western film (without horses or gun fights, though), this is the film for you. If you are excited that another film about Mars is out, don't watch this.
Bottom line: if you are in the mood for a dreary Western film (without horses or gun fights, though), this is the film for you. If you are excited that another film about Mars is out, don't watch this.