Set in a time of interplanetary colonization, off-world military contractor Exor develops a creature to aid in the process which eliminates or assimilates native species saving time and money. When the creatures escape however, total destruction is the final option.
Kellan Lutz (Sy), Daniel MacPherson (Lt. Kane), Isabel Lucas (Gyp), Luke Ford (Bill), Rachel Griffiths (Lynex), Temuera Morrison (Mourdain), Teagan Croft (Indi), Bren Foster (Kreat), Dwaine Stevenson (Ragged).
The Osiris Child launches with some character introductions and backstory before the main plot shows up and Kane is in a race to find and save his daughter, Indi. Along the way he encounters some unusual characters like tweakers Gyp and Bill, and nurse Sy who will join his crusade. Toss in some monsters and, surprisingly, the film decays rather than improves as explaining any of it to the audience becomes an afterthought.
Acting was mediocre at best. MacPherson felt a bit fake despite his energy. Lutz was okay despite his low energy delivery. Lucas and Ford were well cast and fit their roles nicely. Croft was okay while the remainder of the supporting cast was hit or miss.
Camera work was pretty good. Sets and backgrounds felt a lot like natural landscapes filmed with a filter. CGI was surprisingly good throughout. Costuming was disappointing with military uniforms that looked more like Halloween costumes and monsters made apparently of dirty wet blankets. Dialogue was choppy which actually seemed to be an editing issue. Sound and soundtrack were bland.
In the end The Osiris Child is an apparently low budget flick with likewise low budget acting and technical work. Editing is particularly poor leaving us with an almost incoherent storyline. Pass on this one unless you are craving hardcore for some sci-fi.
With foul language, violence, adult situations, and monsters, teens and above should be fine with this one.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 8.31.19
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Alien Sci-Fi
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
Kellan Lutz (Sy), Daniel MacPherson (Lt. Kane), Isabel Lucas (Gyp), Luke Ford (Bill), Rachel Griffiths (Lynex), Temuera Morrison (Mourdain), Teagan Croft (Indi), Bren Foster (Kreat), Dwaine Stevenson (Ragged).
The Osiris Child launches with some character introductions and backstory before the main plot shows up and Kane is in a race to find and save his daughter, Indi. Along the way he encounters some unusual characters like tweakers Gyp and Bill, and nurse Sy who will join his crusade. Toss in some monsters and, surprisingly, the film decays rather than improves as explaining any of it to the audience becomes an afterthought.
Acting was mediocre at best. MacPherson felt a bit fake despite his energy. Lutz was okay despite his low energy delivery. Lucas and Ford were well cast and fit their roles nicely. Croft was okay while the remainder of the supporting cast was hit or miss.
Camera work was pretty good. Sets and backgrounds felt a lot like natural landscapes filmed with a filter. CGI was surprisingly good throughout. Costuming was disappointing with military uniforms that looked more like Halloween costumes and monsters made apparently of dirty wet blankets. Dialogue was choppy which actually seemed to be an editing issue. Sound and soundtrack were bland.
In the end The Osiris Child is an apparently low budget flick with likewise low budget acting and technical work. Editing is particularly poor leaving us with an almost incoherent storyline. Pass on this one unless you are craving hardcore for some sci-fi.
With foul language, violence, adult situations, and monsters, teens and above should be fine with this one.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 8.31.19
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Alien Sci-Fi
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
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