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Revolt
2017 87 min United Kingdom R 18+
★5.6
Science Fiction, Action
Director: Joe Miale
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Description
The story of humankind's last stand against a cataclysmic alien invasion. Set in the war-ravaged African countryside, a U.S. soldier and a French foreign aid worker team up to survive the alien onslaught. Their bond will be tested as they search for refuge across a crumbling world.
Budget:
$4M
Worldwide:
$24,416
Starring
Lee Pace
Actor
Bérénice Marlohe
Actor
Jason Flemyng
Actor
Awards
1 nomination
Key opinion
Revolt is widely viewed as a competent but ultimately mediocre low-budget science fiction film that struggles with a shallow script and structural inconsistencies. While viewers appreciate its surprisingly solid visual effects and scenic location, the film is hampered by a predictable, clichéd plot and uneven pacing.
| Production | The technical execution and visual effects are unexpectedly polished and impressive for a low-budget production. | |
| Production | The Kenyan scenery provides a visually striking and refreshing backdrop for the alien invasion narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on tired tropes, including a superficial amnesia subplot and monotone, clichéd dialogue. | |
| Acting | Lee Pace brings a charismatic presence to his role, though the writing ultimately restricts his ability to provide a nuanced or individual performance. | |
| Pacing | Pacing is inconsistent; some find the journey compelling, while others feel the film is bogged down by excessive filler and prolonged walking scenes. |