Movie Review

Is this sci-fi worth watching? Here’s what I thought…

A solid sci-fi yarn, the film centers on a mysterious object crashing to Earth and the ripple effects it has on the people who encounter it. It’s well shot, well acted, and feels bigger than its budget. It’s the kind of indie sci-fi you’d gladly see in a theater.

This isn’t an action-heavy spectacle. Instead, it leans into atmosphere and character as everyone tries to understand what the alien presence means and whether its hostile or not.

No singing. No dancing. Possibly a man-eating alien. No spoilers. But a good, decent movie. So I give it a one beer rating.

That said, the ending veers into uncomfortable territory. Not in a sensational way, nothing inappropriate happens, but a creative choice involving a child character felt jarring . I understand what the filmmakers were going for, but in today’s climate it lands awkwardly.

Still, overall? A good, decent sci-fi film. Worth your time if you’re browsing YouTube for something entertaining and extraterrestrial.

This movie promises more than it delivers.

Let’s start with the good. The prologue of Dominion The Last Star Warrior: The Invasion Begins is genuinely promising. It hints at a story I wanted to see unfold, and the opening effects are pretty decent. But I didn’t get that story.

The acting is good for the most part, and there are moments that could have made this a fun B-movie experience. When the scary music played as one of the main characters pumped gas into his car, I thought, “Yes, this could be entertaining.” But unfortunately, that promise doesn’t last either.

The story the movie actually delivers has a few interesting ideas, but it mostly falls flat. After the prologue, the energy fizzles. There’s no singing, no dancing, no real excitement. Just a slow, plodding plot. Most of the effects look like they came straight out of the 1950s, and the movie throws around conspiracy theories as if they’re facts, which, given real-world events, is a little uncomfortable.

I really tried to like it and found a few enjoyable moments here and there, but for the most part, it’s boring. Halfway through I wondered, is it over yet? That’s never a good sign.

Anyway, I watch these movies so you don’t have to. If you’re desperate for entertainment, it’s streaming for free on YouTube, and you could turn it into a drinking game: take a sip every time the movie gets boring or says the alien character’s name. Overall, I’d recommend looking elsewhere. I give it four beers, and that’s mostly for effort and a few sparks of fun.