I just watched the Sci-Fi movie HunterPrey on netflicks last night and thought it might need a fair shout out here. If you havent seen it yet I would recommend it. It should be noted that this is a low budget film but low budget does not mean low quality. It has a few expensive effects shots thrown in to keep things visually interesting but for the most part it is a very character driven film. The premise pays alot of hommage to EnemyMine but has its own completely independent storyline that has taken obvious inspiration from EM but is a completely unique and separate work on its own. There is an interesting plot twist about the pursued alien that I will not reveal or spoil here but it was worth waiting to find out. I thought I would give it 15min's to see if I would like it and ended up watching the whole thing. It does gain momentum and I would suggest giving it a good half hour before making a rash judgement. The cinematography is really good and clear. The audio is great! since it is character driven story the audio is right up close an personal and you hear everything from equipment moving aroung to gravel shifting under their boots....I bring this up not because its really over-exagerated or anything, just that it is rare to find a small budget movie put such attention to detail. The props are interesting and well detailed when you get a chance to see them up close. The back story is a little vague but understandable and leaves you interested in more. <br /><br />If you havent seen the movie yet I caution you that the "soldiers", who have a very boba-fett esque body armor to them, that their appearance makes more sense when they are finally revealed.<br /><br />Overall one of the best B movies I have scene in the last 5 years.
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