Story 1.5/2
Direction 1/5/2
Pacing 0.5/2
Performances 1/2
Entertainment 1/2
Total 5.5/10
Watching "Risen" is like sipping a finely aged wine-if that wine were laced with melancholy and a hint of existential dread. The story, a tantalizing blend of sci-fi and chiller, deserves a standing ovation for its ingenuity, though it does occasionally stumble into plot holes deeper than the Marianas Trench.
Director Eddie Arya, who also wrote and produced this one-man show, delivers a visual feast. The film's hauntingly beautiful cinematography is akin to staring at a dystopian postcard, with each frame dripping in atmosphere thicker than Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" fog. Sadly, the direction and pacing feel as if Arya took a page out of Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey," forgetting to include HAL's snappy pace and settling instead for a somnolent crawl.
Performances range from solid to stellar, each actor navigating their disjointed characters with the finesse of a tightrope walker in a windstorm. Yet, the film's depressive tone lingers like an unwelcome house guest, turning an intriguing concept into a somewhat arduous watch.
In conclusion, "Risen" is a commendable effort, especially for a solo creator. It's worth a look if you don't mind your sci-fi served with a side of sorrow. As they say in the biz, "It's a dark, yet strangely captivating ride."
Total 5.5/10
Watching "Risen" is like sipping a finely aged wine-if that wine were laced with melancholy and a hint of existential dread. The story, a tantalizing blend of sci-fi and chiller, deserves a standing ovation for its ingenuity, though it does occasionally stumble into plot holes deeper than the Marianas Trench.
Director Eddie Arya, who also wrote and produced this one-man show, delivers a visual feast. The film's hauntingly beautiful cinematography is akin to staring at a dystopian postcard, with each frame dripping in atmosphere thicker than Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" fog. Sadly, the direction and pacing feel as if Arya took a page out of Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey," forgetting to include HAL's snappy pace and settling instead for a somnolent crawl.
Performances range from solid to stellar, each actor navigating their disjointed characters with the finesse of a tightrope walker in a windstorm. Yet, the film's depressive tone lingers like an unwelcome house guest, turning an intriguing concept into a somewhat arduous watch.
In conclusion, "Risen" is a commendable effort, especially for a solo creator. It's worth a look if you don't mind your sci-fi served with a side of sorrow. As they say in the biz, "It's a dark, yet strangely captivating ride."
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