Comments on: Pandorum (2009) Movie Review

By: Mailong1987

Mailong1987 — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 05:37:00 +0000

I am placing a formal request he, at the very least, write out his original planed trilogy in novel form. And unofficially am begging someone give this man loads of money to make the other two films.

By: Mattfrost

Mattfrost — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:35:00 +0000

Im coming late to the party lads sorry….I downloaded this the other day and OMG!!!!! it’s great. I went straight to the shops and brought the Blu Ray. The most underated film of all time. Its like Alien meets the descent, with a mix of Event Horizon. rnIm shocked I hadn’t heard of this movie and more shocked by some of the reviews online. This movie is a tell your mates movie, because they probably have not heard of it.rnI really hope they make the other movies!!!

By: Vader1228

Vader1228 — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:42:21 +0000

cant wait to see more it was the best movie ive seen in years

By: Travis

Travis — Sat, 29 May 2010 10:20:45 +0000

I gotta agree with your review as well as every comment here. Pandorum is hands down the best movie I've seen in recent memory and it blew my mind. Great plot, great cast, great acting, great everything. It truly is a sci-fi classic on par with Alien (perhaps maybe even *this generation's own* equivalent to Alien?). Though I've seen him in a couple of other movies, this single movie right here has cemented Ben Foster as one of my favorite actors. And I've been a fan of Randy Quaid for quite a while now.

I'd love to do nothing more than comment about countless other parts of the movie, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it.

As for a sequel, I honestly can't say whether I really want one or not. While I the ending (perfect in my eyes) did leave me wanting more, a sequel might possibly cheapen it, IMO. At this point, I'd lean in the other direction and say that I'd rather be left wondering.

In closing, I'd just like to reiterate that, IMHO, Pandorum is a true sci-fi classic that's easily on par with movies like Alien, and every sci-fi fan should have this movie in their DVD collection.

By: Basement Cheetoh Eater

Basement Cheetoh Eater — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:47:23 +0000

Decent review but Pandorum is actually very straight forward about where the mutants came from…it’s hard to discusss without spilling a major spoiler but if you go back and listen to what everyone says in the final third (and Quaid’s story arc), the reason those things are on the ship is indeed given and is not subjective.

By: Tom, White Plains NY

Tom, White Plains NY — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:56:15 +0000

Have to agree, a unique movie that with elements that are rare to find in today’s day and age. We weren’t insulted with spoon fed answers and the ending was fantastic. I guess it is unappealing to people who prefer not to think, but for the people out there who appreciate the art of movie making this was a huge winner and in my opinion one of the best movies of the year.

By: Santa

Santa — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:34:32 +0000

Finally, words of sense !
This is The only review I have read so far, that describe film as a real master-pieces. Although, even this reviewer admits he couldn’t catch some parts, while all bad reviews are established on complete misinterpretation of what happened on board of Elysium or in film in general.
- Some guy from CinemaBlend.com said in his review:”Perhaps the alien element would have worked if it were more believable. It’s hard to take rabid creatures hunting humans aboard a spaceship as a realistic situation, but a clearer explanation of why they’re there might have been enough.”(?!! – I liked this review very much, poor guy “slept while we wept” – he,he,he);
- another said: “Pandorum is primarily claustrophobia and glow sticks…” (?!?);
- Time Out New York, Keith Uhlich said:”This is hackwork of the highest order, lacking in all poetry and barely comprehensible aurally or visually.”
- Austin Chronicle Marc Savlov said:”In all fairness, the sheer, overwhelming mediocrity of everything about Pandorum – Travis Milloy’s hackneyed, ultra-derivative script, Alvart’s plodding pacing and dull direction, even the eventual crimson tide of gore that duly arrives just in time to keep audience members over the age of 13 from dozing off – may well constitute a new breed of horror: In space, no one can hear you snore.”
- and my favorite – Entertainment Weekly Clark Collis said:”How brazenly can one film rip off Alien, I Am Legend, and, somewhat oddly, The Poseidon Adventure ?”;(huh, boy !!!)… and so on and so forth, these guys and girls are
the same one who would probably rip your skin off if you’d dare to say that “Avatar” is a kitschy, plagiary of the Pocahontas in space…

By: MK-ULTRA

MK-ULTRA — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:48:20 +0000

At the end of the movie with the escape pods, what about the people at the bottom of the ship. Since they launch in all directions.

By: rashid raja

rashid raja — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:27:09 +0000

great review, just saw this and loved every minute of it, still want to understand more about what happens before etc etc, theres still quite a few unanswered questions, so I shall be watching it again.. and I do hope theres a sequel or prequel.. for those that haven’t seen it, watch it an make your own minds up… :)

By: Afflicted

Afflicted — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:32:05 +0000

Kicked ass. They’ll be another.

By: Stuart B.

Stuart B. — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:04:46 +0000

Pandorum in my opinion is in instant sci fi classic and gripped my attention during the entire picture. With not only an outstanding visualization with the set and lighting but also with the completely demonic alien breed that had been created for the movie. The plot is almost flawless and I really couldn’t have asked for a better ending.
I would really like to see a pandorum 2 somehow.

By: David L.

David L. — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:42:09 +0000

Oh, and the music was awesome too. Added that murky dark tone.

By: David L.

David L. — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:40:13 +0000

This review brought a smile on my face. When I first saw the trailers, to be honest, I was a bit skeptical, but I loved the tone and storyline from them. Even then, I wanted to see the movie, but hesitated. Once I saw it, oh man, it was like a dream. Even leaving the theater I was in a dreamlike state because of the ending. Sci-fi should be more appreciated. I agree, the start, middle, and finish were purely excellent. The beginning is intense, and near the ending, when some things are explained, I did not expect it at all. The setting on the ship was absolutely beautiful, nothing I have seen before since 'Alien.' So when when people say this is a classic, I have to agree, because no movie has effected me this way since then. Please Christian Alvart, don't let negative reviews get you down, sequel or not, you have made a true piece of art on the psyche combined with sci-fi element. {But I am definitely looking forward to a sequel as other people are :}}.

By: Robin Singh

Robin Singh — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:50:30 +0000

Nice review man. I loved this movie a lot and was so disappointed to see the reviews in IMDB and Rottentomatoes. This is the type of movie which makes you feel the tension because of the story and not by cheap tricks like someone pops up out of no where with a loud scream ( hate those ). The acting and direction were simply amazing. Generally in si-fi the movie starts fine but ends badly but this movie had a great start – middle – finish. I will personally give this movie 9 out of 10 stars

By: rickyb

rickyb — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:40:15 +0000

I have to get on board with everyone else. I went to this because I basically had a Saturday afternoon to kill and was already tired of wannabe “Alien” ripoffs. (Alien is still my by far favorite of the genre).
When I emerged from the theatre the first thing i thought off was…”wait, did that movie have a great ending or am i imagining things”? The more I thought about it, the more I realized this is a pretty darned good movie. There are certain elements that i believe can be edited out and it wouldn't change anything and would actually tighten up things a bit. But overall I am very satisfied with the flick. I will be buying it on DVD and hope the director talks about the a (hopefully) sequel.