Directed by Chris Gorak
Rated PG-13
Release Date: December 25, 2011
Movie Summary: In Moscow, five young people lead the charge against an alien race that has attacked Earth via our power supply.
My Review: When I first saw the trailer for The Darkest Hour, which I might add was promoted heavily at the theatres by Summit, I cringed. It reminded me so much of Vanishing on 7th Street, and if you remember my review for the film, verged on hatred. Such a strong emotion, yet invisible aliens evoke such. Enough said.
Going in to the screening, I was skeptical to say the least. Four young, attractive characters partying it up in Russia, survive and outwit an invisible and aggressive alien life force. Hmmm…
But, I will admit. The film was better than I thought it would be. In fact, it was alright, tolerable and even entertaining at moments.
The movie opens with two computer software entrepreneurs (Emile Hirsch/In To The Wild and Max Minghella/ The Social Network) flying into Russia to meet with potential investors. They soon realize how naïve they are in the world of development as their idea for a social website is stolen from them and presented to the very same investors.
Defeated, they decide to check out one of the clubs listed on their site as the place to go. This is where they meet up with two other ladies, (Olivia Thirlby/Juno and Rachael Taylor/Red Dog).
And quite literally, the havoc begins as the lights to the club go out leaving our four in utter darkness. As the patrons filter out of the building, they learn the cause of the blackout; illuminated balls of amber light descending from the sky absorbing all sources of energy and eerily, anything else that is alive.
What I liked about this film first and foremost, is that the characters didn’t annoy me. I love Emile Hirsch and I actually really love Rachael Taylor. The entire cast of characters was likeable enough that you wanted to see them survive. Also the plot didn’t become too convoluted. It was what it was, a movie about survival, nothing too complex or in depth. And it worked for me.
Though few of the special effects were slightly less impressive, the overall tone was uplifting and not so doom and gloom; it made you feel hope for the characters even if their situation seemed dire and futile.
In the end, I didn’t hate it or love it. But I did like it. And there you have it. I give it three stars.
My Review: When I first saw the trailer for The Darkest Hour, which I might add was promoted heavily at the theatres by Summit, I cringed. It reminded me so much of Vanishing on 7th Street, and if you remember my review for the film, verged on hatred. Such a strong emotion, yet invisible aliens evoke such. Enough said.
Going in to the screening, I was skeptical to say the least. Four young, attractive characters partying it up in Russia, survive and outwit an invisible and aggressive alien life force. Hmmm…
But, I will admit. The film was better than I thought it would be. In fact, it was alright, tolerable and even entertaining at moments.
The movie opens with two computer software entrepreneurs (Emile Hirsch/In To The Wild and Max Minghella/ The Social Network) flying into Russia to meet with potential investors. They soon realize how naïve they are in the world of development as their idea for a social website is stolen from them and presented to the very same investors.
Defeated, they decide to check out one of the clubs listed on their site as the place to go. This is where they meet up with two other ladies, (Olivia Thirlby/Juno and Rachael Taylor/Red Dog).
And quite literally, the havoc begins as the lights to the club go out leaving our four in utter darkness. As the patrons filter out of the building, they learn the cause of the blackout; illuminated balls of amber light descending from the sky absorbing all sources of energy and eerily, anything else that is alive.
What I liked about this film first and foremost, is that the characters didn’t annoy me. I love Emile Hirsch and I actually really love Rachael Taylor. The entire cast of characters was likeable enough that you wanted to see them survive. Also the plot didn’t become too convoluted. It was what it was, a movie about survival, nothing too complex or in depth. And it worked for me.
Though few of the special effects were slightly less impressive, the overall tone was uplifting and not so doom and gloom; it made you feel hope for the characters even if their situation seemed dire and futile.
In the end, I didn’t hate it or love it. But I did like it. And there you have it. I give it three stars.
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