Did he just stumble upon these kids? Or did he leave them all alone to go foraging?? There's not much explanation about the cause of the apocalypse; it's more of a passing mention during a game played by two of the characters. It seems like society has fractured, and nobody in "Arcadian" can offer a clear explanation for what happened. It appears there was some kind of mutant-insect infestation. I'd have rather had no explanation than an explanation that isn't clear cut; more confusing than enigmatic.
I loved the scene with the peephole and the creature's hand reaching through it. I found the creatures to be inconsistent; at times they appeared larger, other times they seemed smaller. The jaw snapping was a nice touch. It seems like more effort was put into designing the creatures than developing the story or characters, as both felt somewhat typical and underdeveloped. Overall, it's a decent sci-fi thriller, which is what I expected, though it's also categorized as horror, despite not being particularly scary. I enjoyed it because I have a fondness for dystopian movies and shows, and I think you have to share that interest to actually like it. Or maybe be a Nick cage fan.
I should say Nick Cage isn't the main character, and the characters themselves aren't very compelling. Personally, I'm a sucker for a love story, especially in an apocalyptic setting (like in "Love and Monsters" or "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World"), so I wish they had explored that aspect more between the brother and the farm girl. It's not groundbreaking or unforgettable, but if it happened to be on TV 2yrs from now while I'm flipping through channels in a hotel room, I wouldn't mind watching it again.
I loved the scene with the peephole and the creature's hand reaching through it. I found the creatures to be inconsistent; at times they appeared larger, other times they seemed smaller. The jaw snapping was a nice touch. It seems like more effort was put into designing the creatures than developing the story or characters, as both felt somewhat typical and underdeveloped. Overall, it's a decent sci-fi thriller, which is what I expected, though it's also categorized as horror, despite not being particularly scary. I enjoyed it because I have a fondness for dystopian movies and shows, and I think you have to share that interest to actually like it. Or maybe be a Nick cage fan.
I should say Nick Cage isn't the main character, and the characters themselves aren't very compelling. Personally, I'm a sucker for a love story, especially in an apocalyptic setting (like in "Love and Monsters" or "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World"), so I wish they had explored that aspect more between the brother and the farm girl. It's not groundbreaking or unforgettable, but if it happened to be on TV 2yrs from now while I'm flipping through channels in a hotel room, I wouldn't mind watching it again.