The Darkest Hour (2012)
Science fiction themes and violence
| Director: | Chris Gorak |
| Actors: | Emile Hirsch, Rachael Taylor, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze |
An unexplained global disaster hits causing electronic devices to fail all over the world. Chaos ensues. An unknown alien race with an uncanny control over electricity begins an all-out assault on humanity.
In Moscow, a group of young urbanites find refuge underground surviving on what they can scavenge. Days later, they emerge to a ghostly, once vibrant city, but as they search for fellow survivors it becomes clear the threat still lurks. After discovering a military radio playing a recorded message, they believe there is a chance they can escape and rendezvous with a resistance group against the aliens. Despite enormous odds, they come together as a team, learn and adapt fast to protect themselves and embark on a quest to survive.
| Status: | QuickPick |
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| Run time: | 89mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
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Member Reviews (31)
31 Member
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margaret
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Nothing to write home about but still an enjoyable watch.
Joseph
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Actually sat through this whole film to see which of the actors they'd kill off. Was surprised by one of the deaths because they were in a movie that made millions and the ones that survived where nobodies. Strange.
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I want those 89mins of my life back. Need I say more?
ScotchMick
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it wasn't too bad,
Andrew
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This was great ! A good concept with some reasonable acting and very refreshing to see something not placed in the good ol US of A..
Very much worth watching, especially if you like some suspense filled moments, I would recommend this to freinds
Rocky
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Amazing visual effects but the story has let it down I still liked it as a SI Fi
paul o
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Do you believe this movie according to Wikipedia cost $30 mill to produce and has listed at over $64 mill at the box office.
It's been a while since I've watched a really good movie.
Any suggestions out there?
This one is second on the do not watch list.
The only positive is that it's provided employment for actors etc
Dex
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This is officially one of the worst movies I have seen in 40 years.
I agree with another commenter - should be called "The Dumbest Hour".
Save yourself the agony. I need therapy now.
Thisfox
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Really clever. Many fantastically clever sidestories. Rather boring start, very clever at about halfway through. It is incredibly hilarious by the end. A clever approach to aliens, and a delightfully economic use of special effects. I very much enjoyed this movie.
Georgie
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Seen better...
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Should be called "The Dumbest Hour". Total waste of time. Acting so bad it'll make you cringe.
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Dont bother with this one. I am a fan of sci fi but this was pathetic. The aliens were not very believable, the acting was poor and I was very disappointed with it.
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What a disappointment this film turn out to be after eagerly anticipating its arrival
Paul
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Standard 'small group of survivors fight back against overwhelming alien invasion force' movie. Predictable plot but some cool special effects.
Kylietron
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Very B Grade but if you like that sort of thing.
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Was expecting worse. It was entertaining and the premise was good.
Noel
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we enjoyed it. It is a different approach to the alien invader film.
Lea
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Keep us entertained & watching right to the end. We enjoyed the movie.
Movie watcher
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Average movie. Predictable.
Taryn
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Don't bother
John
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It just doesnt quite get there. It looks like the budget got spent on the actors and a couple of 'oooo electric aliens!!!' cgi. Really not bad, but the atmosphere is too thin - thats probably a function of poor production values and ability. s'ok all up.
Steve
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Original concept, but dragged out and the end is left open for a second part. Typical hollywood. Ok movie, but not great. Effects good.
poshreany
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great movie, im not a fan of sci-fi movies but i found this one very interesting, exciting and good take on alien intrusion, invisible force...
jtbug
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The producers of this movie found an ingenious way to save cash on CGI: Invisible Aliens! It's a conceit that should heighten tension, but it just reminds the viewer of other, better 'stay-out-of-the-dark' movies such as Pitch Black and I Am Legend. As a movie it's silly, cliched and derivative, and it doesn't have the impact of other recent alien invasion movies such as Battle Los Angeles or the one-of-a-kind Cloverfield. The characters aren't particularly likeable and the dialogue is ho-hum. Yet somehow it rises just above mediocre and remains somewhat entertaining.
Vic
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A good movie. Interesting concept of aliens. Good special effects and location shots. Sci-fi buffs should like it.
Matthew B.
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Enjoyed this much more than the critics and audiences in general. Not brilliant. Some very two dimensional characters. Worked the suspense well.
Reuben
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I thought this movie was overrated at 3 1/2 stars. The special effects were good but the direction and the story line was seriously lacking continuity. I love Rachael Taylor but poor direction did not allow her to show her best acting skills.
It seems that this movie was Strictly Made To A Budget and could have been excellent with a longer running time allowing for more detail in the story line. The scenes lacked progression and gave the impression of a series of disjointed pieces tacked together to make a movie,
sue
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It had lots of suspense, enjoyable film, creepy.
joffa
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i thought this title was ok, interesting theme/storyline, different approach maybe.......... original .............. maybe to a degree. Worth a look see if you enjoy this genre
Phil
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From the first frames, I knew It was going to be crappy. The start looks like it's been sponsored by Starbucks, McDO... You will understand when seeing this then you've got the stupidest laughable dialogues you will ever hear and some dreadful pieces of acting. Looks like a rip off of War Of The World (Spielberg version) in the beginning but with looking cheap special effects then it falls deep into the ridiculous such as entering the subway at night, exiting what it seems like a minute later and it's the day!
A terrible movie, laughable how bad it is.
diane
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really good movie enjoyed it very much even though we didnt like the ending but leaves it open for number 2 felt like it was unfinished but worth watchig