I remember going through severe opiate withdrawals and saw this pop up in the movie section. Opiate withdrawals are all encompassing, but somehow this movie broke through that and ironically gave me peace for the two hours. I remember it so clearly and love this movie.
The plot of this movie makes perfect sense, it's just revealed gradually as the movie goes on. Do people sleep through movies or something or are they really that dumb?
Many people struggle with stories unless they spell everything out for them. It's also part of why some bad, lazy films get seen as revolutionary. They say that they are, and the audience believes them.
@@keirgomcginlay2044 As a writer, this is true. I get so much criticism from people who don't realize that their questions will be answered later in the story, and they just need to be fucking patient.
If you like Pandorum, I highly recommend Robert A. Heinlein's 1941 classic novel "Orphans of the Sky," which Pandorum was clearly based on. Some people think that Pandorum was based on Brian Aldiss' 1958 novel Non-Stop, but that book was just a rip off of "Orphans of the Sky."
Pandorum's probably one of my favorite films. It's got that whole Dead-Space-like premise that I really enjoy - a ship is trapped in space, the main characters are stuck and need to get out, and the inside is full of hazards and enemies. There's not a whole lot of films that explore this concept but the few that do are pretty fun IMO.
I didn't hear a damn thing about it until my cousin asked if I wanted to go see a movie. Turns out the movie we went to see was surprisingly good for my not having heard of it. I think Ben Foster is a pretty underrated actor as well.
Finally, a refreshingly honest review about "Pandorum." One I agree with 100% When I first saw Ben Foster in, "Alpha Dog," I was not impressed, but after his performance in, "Pandorum," he's totally redeemed. Smart movie with a great twist at the end. 👍 This movie is a perfect example of why it's always best to not judge any film by the Rotten Tomatoes score.
I fell in love with this film when I saw it and was gutted that it did so poorly. Totally deserved a second and third film. And Antje Traue is SUPER hot.
Pandorum is one of those good nature films that comes along where it get the criticisms that it doesn't deserve and later on, people realize that it's an pretty good movie.
Much agreed - it somehow slipped past me so I only picked up a copy last year, but very glad I did ! Foster is great ! Did anyone watch Predators and feel the scene in Fishbourne's refuge verrrrrrry similar to the refuge/"here, have some food I made" scene in Pandorum ? Event Horizon is the only Paul W Anderson film that I like of his, but I actually love this and EH.
I wrote Pandorum and I was thrilled to watch your analysis and critique of the film. A lot of fun to revisit a film I'm so proud of and so interesting to see conversations and debates that continue to grow about the film. Thanks so much. Travis Milloy.
I saw it on cable and followed every second of the movie. I remember wondering why it was never in the theaters. I would have watched it if it was. Turns out it was, I just never heard of it. 100% underrated movie.
When I first saw this movie I loved it. The ending was to me brilliant and made sense. I did wonder why it looked like so few people survived from the pods coming up, but that made sense once I though about it and how long the ship had actually been sitting underwater and how long the mutants had been feeding on the peoples in the pods. Not sure though If I would want a sequel since it would either be the mutants survived or some kind of Pandora movie like sequel.
I remember when i found this movie, it started out i watched it on computer, but didn't take long until i HAD to watch it on a bigger screen. This was (and still is) one of my top most loved movies.
Glad to see this movie gets some love. I wasn't expecting much back then when I bought it on DVD but...damn, I was pleasantly suprised and enjoyed it very much. I like the whole premise of exploring space gone horribly wrong, and without any aliens or annoying interstellar-higherbeings-blackhole-time-travel-mumbo-jumbo, but keeping it simple (yet not stupid). And I really liked the twist in the end, I admit I did not see that coming (unlike, for example, the "ghost" in Interstellar...) Of course I still wait for a movie that takes place AFTER we colonized a new world ... or a series about that (but not as boring as Earth 2 back in the days...)
Agreed, I absolutely loved this movie. It's a shame that the business of movie making failed it so badly. Good on the cast and crew for all their hard work.
Only just watched this film and freakin loved it! The way it's told and how the story unwraps itself is incredibly well done, we need more movies like this but they come far and few between.
I was super surprised by this one. Like many, I looked at the trailer and thought it was some Resident Evil rip off. Very far from expectations and very good.
Oh man a Ren & Stimpy reference? You have just won a gold medal, sir. Pandorum was an interesting movie, although a bit too dark (as in lack of light) for me at times. But the story was good, the acting was great and the pacing was just right.
Watching it years after its release and only hearing the tiniest mention in memory... blown the hell away and wanting so much more as the credits rolled. I have nothing but high praise and admiration for this movie.
nah... people are just too dumb to understand it and than they call it dumb. they need movies that has 5 words and 500 explosions everything else they dont understand
Dennis Quaid has also two sci fi masterpieces like Frequency & Innerspace. Also Kin from 2018 was fun and underrated. But Innerspace and Frequency are two classics, just overall fun and enjoyable movies. So rewatchable
Totally agree with the review. This movie was one of the best and most inteligent stories seen in a hollywood mainstream scifi production in years. Loved the ending although i guessed it but lost giant arc ships are my favorite theme in scifi. This in the end was really a much more original movie than it seems at first glance. Its like a Druuna french comics without the sex. Excellent stuff.
I was a sophomore when it came out. My mom and I used to have this habit where we would just show up to the theater and if there wasn't anything we recognized then we'd just go to something that had an interesting poster and good actors. We both really enjoyed this movie but I love alien and event horizon. Its a very under appreciated movie.
Such a brilliant underrated gem. It would be nice to have a sequel, where how the new civilization in Tanis, rediscover or interact with the relic of their ark Elysium years after they first surfaced the planet. Which would then re-open whatever mystery that was left inside during the first year.
I absolutely loved the twist and reveal in the end. It’s always a pleasure Tom one across these little known films that has awesome stories and presentation.
I saw this vid and was like: "This is NOT a good bad flick! This is a GREAT "B" film." I am glad I watched the video before making a comment. Haha. Great work, as usual!
Great job Cecil I never notice how similar this film is to ''Event Horizon'' I seen this film back in 2009 I do remember enjoying it I would like to re-visit it again sometime Ben Foster is a very underrated actor IMHO!
Pandorum is actually my favorite horror movie of all time. I love how it's well paced with an interestingly original story and a happy ending. I had no idea it wasn't received well or there was a push for a sequel.
I find that when most people say that a movie is "dumb" and "makes no sense," what they really mean is, they didn't stop fiddling with their stupid cellphone long enough to actually bother paying attention while watching it.
+Stefan J. Knudsen Yes! I feel that I would want an extended cut of this film first, and a sequel later. Maybe the sequel could take place many years later with a whole new cast, because it features the next generation.
This movie was fantastic. I just rewatched it a couple days ago when scrolling through Netflix. I only really remembered the plot twist at the end and forgot how great everything else is in this film.
Always thought this was a good one, and I own it, but didn't have the insight of the (d)evolved primal cannibals, nor of the time frames or the artistic flares. Makes so much more sense now.
From the first time I watched this flick, I enjoyed it. I especially loved the insane plot twist with the captain. Choosing Dennis Quaid for the role was a stroke of genius. It definitely paralleled Sam Neill's role in Event Horizon.
This is a great movie, I saw it on Netflix sometime last year. I'd never even heard of it but gave it a watch cos it pretty much looked & reminded me of Event Horizon. I have to admit films like this normally take me a 2nd viewing to understand completely but I got this on the first watch, so to think people complain that it makes no sense is what makes no sense to me lol. I think it's perfectly explained if you just pay attention to the film. Definitely an underrated film and one of the better sci-fi films of later years.
+shockz16 I think a lot of times when people go into a big sci-fi type movie they want to "turn off their brain". So when the film presents itself intelligently and they have to pay attention, the first thing they do it call it stupid.
Some people don't like unforeseen twists because it makes them feel dumb. So, they lash out and say a movie is dumb. You see it all the time with films like Unbreakable or Cabin in the Woods. I enjoyed Pandorum, and really enjoy your videos. Keep it up.
I remember seeing the trailer for Pandorum a long time ago. I always thought the skin peeling part was pretty intense. It was nice getting to know this movie better. Thanks, man! Also, speaking of science-fiction, I don't know if this qualifies but I personally think Cloud Atlas is one of the most underrated and polarizing films by the Wachowskis. Most critics didn't really know what to think of it when it first came out. I loved the multiple storylines and how they all connected and I absolutely adored the soundtrack of this movie. Feel free to take a look into it if you can.
i watched this movie once... i thought it was brilliantly executed , even some sci fi classics sometimes dont have great twists like this or ideas . the noahs ark theme was brilliantly paced and inspired from . great review man , this movie is REALLY SMART though .
Dude I am SO glad you did one of these for this movie. I watched this on demand years back hadn't heard a thing of its theatrical release and was really blown away. Calling it a spiritual sequel to event horizon makes it even better too. Tbh, I don't need a sequel, but still think it deserves more recognition for a really cool concept and I think this video helps that. So thanks!
Excellent review, as ever Cecil. You make me want to watch every film you review. I love how you bring attention to the artistry and detail present in the art which exists outside of Hollywood mainstream cinema.
Not only the writing and directing, the cinematography was excellent too. Loved the Pandorum affected shots. WIsh all scifi flicks were this detailed/well shot.
I had to stop watching this video because the movie got interest and i didn't want any spoilers, thanks for the recommendation, never heard about these movie before.
I won't go out of my way to say this was the best sci fi horror every made, but it was fresh. While using an "alien" like setting it managed to mold its own story. I rememebr when I first watched this and he opened the shutter doors on the bridge and it was just pitch black, I nearly shat myself. Couldn't imagine what it would be like to wake up from cryo to find your shift drifting (or at least they thought so) in a black abyss. At that moment, I'd imagine that is what it'd be like to descend into hell.
It still makes sense that people would complain about Norman Reedus being in the movie so briefly, because even though it was before walking dead, it was after Boondock Saints, which to this day has a sizable cult following.
+benway20 sure, but it's just one cult movie with a mediocre sequel attached to it.. that's no reason to give a pre-TWD Reedus much more screentime. The sequel to Boondock Saints even came out after Pandorum.
+benway20 He is not that good as an actor so don't get why people want him more in this. Oh yeah girls love him in walking dead cause he's a handsome badboy
+benway20 he was also post-Blade II. The guy was well known enough that it was strange only to see him briefly. I chalked it up to one of those clever cameos where you assume "oh, he's a pretty well known star so you know he'll make it through most of the film" and then... nothing.
First time stumbling upon your channel and I'd say WOW. The Professionalism on how you presented the video leaves me speechless and amazed. I'm usually on to humor types of recap but Cleverly videos like this is sometimes good after all.
Thank you! If you want to see some really in depth ones, check out my videos on The Black Hole, CDi Zelda, Species, The Thing, Nothing but Trouble and The Crow City of Angels. Hope you enjoy!
just finished this movie after watching the first minute of this video then came back and watched the rest. sick movie, great video! thanks for the recomendation.
This was an excellent movie, that started to lose me at the beginning, but I was glad that I stuck it out, it all get resolved at the end in a great way.
I love this movie. Best soundtrack of final events and it is scary as hell in the beginning when there is everything pitch black and Bower crawls in tight spaces.
Its got a *really* good concept, and great atmosphere. The plot does kind of fall apart towards the end, however. Nadia is stabbed (rather severely, in the ribs) at one point, and the movie just kind of completely forgets about it a scene later. Some of the action scenes (especially involving the martial arts guy) are also a bit goofy, and come off as being superflous and out of sync with the rest of the film. Again, though. Overall, its a really good flick. Just could have used a bit more polish in parts.
I had never heard anything about this movie until I randomly saw it playing and I’ve always been a fan of Ben Foster so I kept watching and was blown away by this movie. I’ve never seen event horizon so now I’m going to have to go check that out!
The movie succumbed to zombie silliness, when it was strong enough on it's own. I liked this film, despite agreeing that it is somewhat stupid. My favorite scene was Bower crawling through the wire shafts, very tense. And Ante is a sexy creature!
Something that really strikes me about both Pandorum and Event Horizon is the wonderful set design; how solid and real everything looks... how much actual practical work was done. So much artistry. I miss that in movies; back when they only used CGI when they couldn't do something for real. These days, they use CGI as a shortcut, and you can just... see it in the visuals; you can see how half-arsed it is. Oh, sure, technically impressive a lot of the time. But creatively vacant.
Heard a lot of shit about this movie after it came out. About a year ago I finally said "the hell with it". I was amazed at how well the set design was, Ben Foster carried the movie so well, sadly I think this movie hurt his career. I don't know why this movie gets so much shit when IMHO it runs circles around Sunshine
I loved Pandorum, the madness aspect was well played in my opinion. Especially during the big reveal. It was as if the man was showing signs of schizophrenia or something before Pandorum took hold again. Also the glowing alien fish were very nice.
Well this video came out in 2015 and since it hasn't happened yet then it probably won't happen at all. Unless they can find a way to make it woke and then they'll do it and everyone will hate it.
I loved the movie when I saw it when it first came to theaters - it's my #1 favorite movie of all time. One thing I think you underplayed is the horror and paranoia ambiance. That combined with the eventual unfolding of events was chilling and perfect. I did like how you noticed the lighting colors - I didn't make any connections that way but again, the lighting was integral AF to set the mood, along with the amazing sound/music.
Very interesting analysis, as always! I, as a German, am proud of this movie. This is one of the movie that shows that filmmakers from my country are actually able to do good genre-movies (here in Germany, you can hier nearly always people complain that german movies generally suck! I'm not joking!). Unfortunately, this movie was an box-office-bomb and Christian Alvart had to return to Germany, where he since directed TV-films with Til Schweiger (urgh!). But "Pandorum" is, in my opinion, a great movie, and I'm pleased that you agree. Though I wouldn't compare it to "Event Horizon", at least not in the first place. When I first watched it, it reminded me more of "The Descent". But yeah, the themes of madness and the architecture of the ship are similar to "Event Horizon". And I like the symbolism; especially with the colours. There actors were also good; and I think I fell in love with Antje Traue (who also comes from Germany ^^). Very good, video. Keep up the great work!
Another great episode! I enjoyed Pandorum. I have always liked claustrophobic, space, horror films. I noticed the similarities to Event Horizon when I saw this for the first time as well, but didn't know Jeremy Bolt and Paul W.S. Anderson had anything to do with this until watching your video. Pandorum, another under-appreciated film that really deserved more attention from mainstream audiences.
I'm so glad you explored this movie - I reviewed it for a magazine years ago, and found it to be too derivative (The Descent, Event Horizon etc.). Now I understand that they we're actually going for it. I think the Biblical/Christian themes are actually very well done, since they're rather subtle, although they do say "Noahs Ark" out loud. The budget is also noticable - 33 million dollars, when a comedy movie here, 6-7 years later, would cost twice the ammount? Just wow.
Thank you for bringing some clarity to the story. A good plot for a sequel could involve after some generations the people of Tanis send a ship or 2 back to earth to see what is left of humanity on its birth planet.
I loved this film from the first time I saw it. However, a lot of other people seem to find it slow paced and boring. I wonder if perhaps it's more cerebral elements are to blame for its' lack of popularity.
I remember watching this, knowing very little about it, and really just looking for a horror movie. What a pleasant surprise it was. I love a good claustrophobic atmosphere.
I was really annoyed by the sound design of that movie. Every time I watch it I'm constantly turning the volume up and down. I thought the designs were awesome but unfortunately you couldn't see them because of all the darkness. (Compared to "Alien" for example, which is a "dark" film too but you can see all the great sets). I didn't like the twist at the end and the editing suffers heavily from the one-cut-every-0.23-seconds-disease combined with shaky-cam-disease. Takes the tension out of every action scene. But still I don't think it's a bad movie. It just made some really bad choices and I seriously doubt that the only reason for it's poor box office is a bad ad campaign.
I'm glad you like it! I always really liked this movie and whenever I show it to friends it always ends up in them haiting it. I'm glad some people can see the good in it
I still remember the chills I felt when the windows are opened and there is nothing outside but darkness. An absolutely terrifying prospect for a spaceship, especially with everything else that has happened
"Where are the stars?" That line was awesome.
I remember going through severe opiate withdrawals and saw this pop up in the movie section. Opiate withdrawals are all encompassing, but somehow this movie broke through that and ironically gave me peace for the two hours. I remember it so clearly and love this movie.
The plot of this movie makes perfect sense, it's just revealed gradually as the movie goes on. Do people sleep through movies or something or are they really that dumb?
Yes.
Many people struggle with stories unless they spell everything out for them. It's also part of why some bad, lazy films get seen as revolutionary. They say that they are, and the audience believes them.
Dum 😂
@@keirgomcginlay2044 As a writer, this is true. I get so much criticism from people who don't realize that their questions will be answered later in the story, and they just need to be fucking patient.
I liked Pandorum from the first time I saw it. I hope it eventually gets the credit it deserves.
If you like Pandorum, I highly recommend Robert A. Heinlein's 1941 classic novel "Orphans of the Sky," which Pandorum was clearly based on. Some people think that Pandorum was based on Brian Aldiss' 1958 novel Non-Stop, but that book was just a rip off of "Orphans of the Sky."
God, I love Pandorum! This movie is so bad! And I fricking love it!
@@francescagonzalezramos9442hajaha right? Guilty pleasure!!
Pandorum's probably one of my favorite films. It's got that whole Dead-Space-like premise that I really enjoy - a ship is trapped in space, the main characters are stuck and need to get out, and the inside is full of hazards and enemies. There's not a whole lot of films that explore this concept but the few that do are pretty fun IMO.
I begin to realize that this is why people liked the first dead space so much. We need more movies/games like this.
Event Horison is another example and of course the first Alien. A masterpiece, also Life from 2017 was decent
Ben Foster is one of the most underrated actors he's always good in any film he does.
Big fan of this film. I remember it coming out and hearing very little. Saw it on dvd and loved it.
The first time I saw it WAS on DVD. I thought it was one of those direct to DVD movies. It WAS a good movie with a good twist that wasn't stupid.
I didn't hear a damn thing about it until my cousin asked if I wanted to go see a movie. Turns out the movie we went to see was surprisingly good for my not having heard of it. I think Ben Foster is a pretty underrated actor as well.
weird seeing you guys post comments
i watched it in austria at midnight on tv ago 5 years or something
yeeeah, I didnt know about this movie until 3 hours ago lol. It was great!!!
Finally, a refreshingly honest review about "Pandorum."
One I agree with 100%
When I first saw Ben Foster in, "Alpha Dog," I was not impressed, but after his performance in, "Pandorum," he's totally redeemed.
Smart movie with a great twist at the end. 👍
This movie is a perfect example of why it's always best to not judge any film by the Rotten Tomatoes score.
Me and my aunt saw this in theaters and we thought it was incredible. This is why I prefer to judge on my own and not let others choose what I like.
+stlouisrocker100 Your aunt sounds awesome, hahaha
PoilishedMahogony Oh she is. She loves movies like this.
hypnodance High-five back :)
+stlouisrocker100 power to you my man , that is a brilliant way to look at your own path , i do the same and will keep doing the same. ;)
***** Why do you care?
I fell in love with this film when I saw it and was gutted that it did so poorly. Totally deserved a second and third film.
And Antje Traue is SUPER hot.
@Shane o sullivan Hereditary may have not won any awards but it did REALLY well in the box office.
Pandorum is one of those good nature films that comes along where it get the criticisms that it doesn't deserve and later on, people realize that it's an pretty good movie.
The Thing
@@jbard9892 Yes
That twist at the end is dope af
Pandorum was a LOT better than i thought it would be.
This is one of the best sci-fi horror movies ever made.
Streeeeetttccchhhhh
Amen brother
@MrDjBigZ event horizon is pure terror too
Much agreed - it somehow slipped past me so I only picked up a copy last year, but very glad I did !
Foster is great !
Did anyone watch Predators and feel the scene in Fishbourne's refuge verrrrrrry similar to the refuge/"here, have some food I made" scene in Pandorum ?
Event Horizon is the only Paul W Anderson film that I like of his, but I actually love this and EH.
No. It was really stupid and cliche.
So Underated. Ben Forsters an amazing actor.
His name, the truly amazing actor is Ben Foster... not Forster. Peace.
Hes crazy in 3:10 To Yuma
Deeewdah, Ben was 'rip-yer-nuts-off without hardly moving' sinister in 3:10 To Yuma. Now I must watch it. Again.
I wrote Pandorum and I was thrilled to watch your analysis and critique of the film. A lot of fun to revisit a film I'm so proud of and so interesting to see conversations and debates that continue to grow about the film. Thanks so much. Travis Milloy.
for real?
I saw it on cable and followed every second of the movie. I remember wondering why it was never in the theaters. I would have watched it if it was. Turns out it was, I just never heard of it. 100% underrated movie.
When I first saw this movie I loved it. The ending was to me brilliant and made sense. I did wonder why it looked like so few people survived from the pods coming up, but that made sense once I though about it and how long the ship had actually been sitting underwater and how long the mutants had been feeding on the peoples in the pods. Not sure though If I would want a sequel since it would either be the mutants survived or some kind of Pandora movie like sequel.
@Rus Lemus What? No, its estimated 100 - 200 people are needed
@@alternateperez4086I thought it would take around 6000 for a sufficient genetic diversity.
One of the better Sci-Fi Horror films, especially in recent years. A solid flick with some small problems but nothing overtly bothersome.
I remember when i found this movie, it started out i watched it on computer, but didn't take long until i HAD to watch it on a bigger screen.
This was (and still is) one of my top most loved movies.
Glad to see this movie gets some love. I wasn't expecting much back then when I bought it on DVD but...damn, I was pleasantly suprised and enjoyed it very much. I like the whole premise of exploring space gone horribly wrong, and without any aliens or annoying interstellar-higherbeings-blackhole-time-travel-mumbo-jumbo, but keeping it simple (yet not stupid). And I really liked the twist in the end, I admit I did not see that coming (unlike, for example, the "ghost" in Interstellar...)
Of course I still wait for a movie that takes place AFTER we colonized a new world ... or a series about that (but not as boring as Earth 2 back in the days...)
if Interstellar was that stupid, I'd really like your opinion on other space movies
A brilliant review to a very under appreciated film.
+Dennis Duncan Love your profile pic .
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love this movie
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Agreed, I absolutely loved this movie. It's a shame that the business of movie making failed it so badly. Good on the cast and crew for all their hard work.
Only just watched this film and freakin loved it! The way it's told and how the story unwraps itself is incredibly well done, we need more movies like this but they come far and few between.
I thought I was the only one who enjoyed Pandorum.
We're here, brother.
I just got done watching this as I speak, really fucking good movie.
Why would you think like that, this movie was awesome.
really, really wanted a sequel to this movie.
Now this one I liked, the concept was awesome
I was super surprised by this one. Like many, I looked at the trailer and thought it was some Resident Evil rip off. Very far from expectations and very good.
+Rowan J Coleman same, I actually saw Cecil's review after and was happily surprised
What does it have in common with RE in any way?
It looks a bit like an Alien Covenant rip off actually but I'm curious from this video to give it a go.
@@georgebyron468 This movie is like 10 years older than Alien Covenant lol
To be honest, I'd watch a space-age jurassic park.
To be honest, I'd fund that film without hesitation no matter how bad my financial position was.
Oh man a Ren & Stimpy reference? You have just won a gold medal, sir.
Pandorum was an interesting movie, although a bit too dark (as in lack of light) for me at times. But the story was good, the acting was great and the pacing was just right.
:)
Watching it years after its release and only hearing the tiniest mention in memory... blown the hell away and wanting so much more as the credits rolled. I have nothing but high praise and admiration for this movie.
how can this be seen as dumb? it was really damn good, people have shit taste I guess. never saw the connections to event horizon before.
nah... people are just too dumb to understand it and than they call it dumb. they need movies that has 5 words and 500 explosions everything else they dont understand
For many people movies similar to this are always dumb no matter how they are made.
Because it was dumb. But it appears very good to the feeble minded.
50% of humans have sub100 iq's
@@kevinwebster7868 why
Dennis Quaid has also two sci fi masterpieces like Frequency & Innerspace. Also Kin from 2018 was fun and underrated. But Innerspace and Frequency are two classics, just overall fun and enjoyable movies. So rewatchable
Totally agree with the review. This movie was one of the best and most inteligent stories seen in a hollywood mainstream scifi production in years. Loved the ending although i guessed it but lost giant arc ships are my favorite theme in scifi. This in the end was really a much more original movie than it seems at first glance.
Its like a Druuna french comics without the sex. Excellent stuff.
Now that you mention DRUUNA, I can completely see the connection
I was a sophomore when it came out. My mom and I used to have this habit where we would just show up to the theater and if there wasn't anything we recognized then we'd just go to something that had an interesting poster and good actors. We both really enjoyed this movie but I love alien and event horizon. Its a very under appreciated movie.
Love, love that you showed a clip of Ren with "SPACE MADNESS!"
Such a brilliant underrated gem. It would be nice to have a sequel, where how the new civilization in Tanis, rediscover or interact with the relic of their ark Elysium years after they first surfaced the planet. Which would then re-open whatever
mystery that was left inside during the first year.
so that is what reavers would look like with some evolution, good to know
Man. I stumbled on this film on TV once and absolutely loved it.
While i don't really like Event Horizon, Pandorum is one of favourite horror movies.
Thanks for that analysis!
I absolutely loved the twist and reveal in the end. It’s always a pleasure Tom one across these little known films that has awesome stories and presentation.
I saw this vid and was like: "This is NOT a good bad flick! This is a GREAT "B" film." I am glad I watched the video before making a comment. Haha. Great work, as usual!
+Snouty Pig Thanks!
Great job Cecil I never notice how similar this film is to ''Event Horizon'' I seen this film back in 2009 I do remember enjoying it I would like to re-visit it again sometime Ben Foster is a very underrated actor IMHO!
I absolutely love Pandora! Dennis Quaid hams it up quite a bit, but that ending is so crazy!
Pandorum is actually my favorite horror movie of all time. I love how it's well paced with an interestingly original story and a happy ending.
I had no idea it wasn't received well or there was a push for a sequel.
I find that when most people say that a movie is "dumb" and "makes no sense," what they really mean is, they didn't stop fiddling with their stupid cellphone long enough to actually bother paying attention while watching it.
There are tons of films with silly or nonsensical plots. Pandorum isn't one of them, but still.
It's called a different opinion. Everything has to be a conspiracy when someone doesn't like the same thing.you like.
Marki Faux calm down buddy your self hatred is showing
unless its The Predator or a Wrinkle in Time, those do not make sense at all
Kummakummakummakummakummachameleon
„it makes no sense“
„well, actually it does“
c0n5piracy!
Brilliant review
+Stefan J. Knudsen Thank you!
+Stefan J. Knudsen Yes! I feel that I would want an extended cut of this film first, and a sequel later. Maybe the sequel could take place many years later with a whole new cast, because it features the next generation.
+GoodBadFlicks Keep it up man. Good stuff.
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Agreed. I really fucking like Pandorum.
(Also Bernie Wrightson R.I.P)
I've always been a huge fan of this movie, great video.
Truly an underestimated horror flick. Personally I love both movies :)
I experienced Pandorum as sci fi, not as horror. Event Horizon...both but personally I like Pandorum more.
people who call it dumb or don't understand are the same people who think fast and furious 7 is the best film ever made
+Niall Robinson I know right!!
.... Fast & Furious 5 is clearly the best! :P
I highly recommend Robert A. Heinlein's 1941 classic novel "Orphans of the Sky," which Pandorum was clearly based on.
HealthandFitnessMan Guess what? Fast 8 isn't flopping.
Of course not. There is a LOT of morons in this world.
Niall Robinson Not to rain on your parade but you can like dumb car movies and smart movies as well.
This movie was fantastic. I just rewatched it a couple days ago when scrolling through Netflix. I only really remembered the plot twist at the end and forgot how great everything else is in this film.
Always thought this was a good one, and I own it, but didn't have the insight of the (d)evolved primal cannibals, nor of the time frames or the artistic flares. Makes so much more sense now.
From the first time I watched this flick, I enjoyed it. I especially loved the insane plot twist with the captain. Choosing Dennis Quaid for the role was a stroke of genius. It definitely paralleled Sam Neill's role in Event Horizon.
This is a great movie, I saw it on Netflix sometime last year. I'd never even heard of it but gave it a watch cos it pretty much looked & reminded me of Event Horizon.
I have to admit films like this normally take me a 2nd viewing to understand completely but I got this on the first watch, so to think people complain that it makes no sense is what makes no sense to me lol. I think it's perfectly explained if you just pay attention to the film.
Definitely an underrated film and one of the better sci-fi films of later years.
+shockz16 I think a lot of times when people go into a big sci-fi type movie they want to "turn off their brain". So when the film presents itself intelligently and they have to pay attention, the first thing they do it call it stupid.
Some people don't like unforeseen twists because it makes them feel dumb. So, they lash out and say a movie is dumb. You see it all the time with films like Unbreakable or Cabin in the Woods. I enjoyed Pandorum, and really enjoy your videos. Keep it up.
I love this film, one of my favorites!
I remember seeing the trailer for Pandorum a long time ago. I always thought the skin peeling part was pretty intense. It was nice getting to know this movie better. Thanks, man!
Also, speaking of science-fiction, I don't know if this qualifies but I personally think Cloud Atlas is one of the most underrated and polarizing films by the Wachowskis. Most critics didn't really know what to think of it when it first came out. I loved the multiple storylines and how they all connected and I absolutely adored the soundtrack of this movie. Feel free to take a look into it if you can.
i watched this movie once... i thought it was brilliantly executed , even some sci fi classics sometimes dont have great twists like this or ideas . the noahs ark theme was brilliantly paced and inspired from . great review man , this movie is REALLY SMART though .
Dude I am SO glad you did one of these for this movie. I watched this on demand years back hadn't heard a thing of its theatrical release and was really blown away. Calling it a spiritual sequel to event horizon makes it even better too. Tbh, I don't need a sequel, but still think it deserves more recognition for a really cool concept and I think this video helps that. So thanks!
A sequel in the form of a comic series would be amazing.
Excellent review, as ever Cecil. You make me want to watch every film you review. I love how you bring attention to the artistry and detail present in the art which exists outside of Hollywood mainstream cinema.
I had the pleasure to view this hidden gem on its premier!
Not only the writing and directing, the cinematography was excellent too. Loved the Pandorum affected shots. WIsh all scifi flicks were this detailed/well shot.
I had to stop watching this video because the movie got interest and i didn't want any spoilers, thanks for the recommendation, never heard about these movie before.
I won't go out of my way to say this was the best sci fi horror every made, but it was fresh. While using an "alien" like setting it managed to mold its own story. I rememebr when I first watched this and he opened the shutter doors on the bridge and it was just pitch black, I nearly shat myself. Couldn't imagine what it would be like to wake up from cryo to find your shift drifting (or at least they thought so) in a black abyss. At that moment, I'd imagine that is what it'd be like to descend into hell.
It still makes sense that people would complain about Norman Reedus being in the movie so briefly, because even though it was before walking dead, it was after Boondock Saints, which to this day has a sizable cult following.
+benway20 sure, but it's just one cult movie with a mediocre sequel attached to it.. that's no reason to give a pre-TWD Reedus much more screentime. The sequel to Boondock Saints even came out after Pandorum.
+benway20 He is not that good as an actor so don't get why people want him more in this. Oh yeah girls love him in walking dead cause he's a handsome badboy
+benway20 he was also post-Blade II. The guy was well known enough that it was strange only to see him briefly. I chalked it up to one of those clever cameos where you assume "oh, he's a pretty well known star so you know he'll make it through most of the film" and then... nothing.
Norman Reedus always sucked as a actor.
I liked the camera work a lot! the close ups when they are starting to freak out, and this thing with the lights its very interesting
i agree this movie is very underated in my opinion
First time stumbling upon your channel and I'd say WOW. The Professionalism on how you presented the video leaves me speechless and amazed. I'm usually on to humor types of recap but Cleverly videos like this is sometimes good after all.
Thank you! If you want to see some really in depth ones, check out my videos on The Black Hole, CDi Zelda, Species, The Thing, Nothing but Trouble and The Crow City of Angels. Hope you enjoy!
@@GoodBadFlicks Will do my man, thanks for the recommendations.
Dang I didn't catch the light symbolism, the pod being unbreakable, the algae growing, and the whole Noah's Ark/Flood metaphor. This movie is great.
Never heard of this one, but just finished watching it based on your recommendation, since I love Event Horizon, and wasn't disappointed.
I loved pandorum, i got so happy when i saw that you made this video! Excuse my bad english, im a swede. Love your work
+chuckyn100 No problem, thanks! :)
I loved Pandorum when I watched it on DVD. It's definitely one of my favourite Sci Fi films. A sequel would be awesome.
just finished this movie after watching the first minute of this video then came back and watched the rest. sick movie, great video! thanks for the recomendation.
You are welcome :)
This was an excellent movie, that started to lose me at the beginning, but I was glad that I stuck it out, it all get resolved at the end in a great way.
Me and my dad love sci-fi. This was one of his modern favorites. ^_^
I love this movie. Best soundtrack of final events and it is scary as hell in the beginning when there is everything pitch black and Bower crawls in tight spaces.
Its got a *really* good concept, and great atmosphere. The plot does kind of fall apart towards the end, however.
Nadia is stabbed (rather severely, in the ribs) at one point, and the movie just kind of completely forgets about it a scene later. Some of the action scenes (especially involving the martial arts guy) are also a bit goofy, and come off as being superflous and out of sync with the rest of the film.
Again, though. Overall, its a really good flick. Just could have used a bit more polish in parts.
I had never heard anything about this movie until I randomly saw it playing and I’ve always been a fan of Ben Foster so I kept watching and was blown away by this movie. I’ve never seen event horizon so now I’m going to have to go check that out!
The movie succumbed to zombie silliness, when it was strong enough on it's own. I liked this film, despite agreeing that it is somewhat stupid. My favorite scene was Bower crawling through the wire shafts, very tense. And Ante is a sexy creature!
Something that really strikes me about both Pandorum and Event Horizon is the wonderful set design; how solid and real everything looks... how much actual practical work was done. So much artistry. I miss that in movies; back when they only used CGI when they couldn't do something for real.
These days, they use CGI as a shortcut, and you can just... see it in the visuals; you can see how half-arsed it is. Oh, sure, technically impressive a lot of the time. But creatively vacant.
Heard a lot of shit about this movie after it came out. About a year ago I finally said "the hell with it". I was amazed at how well the set design was, Ben Foster carried the movie so well, sadly I think this movie hurt his career. I don't know why this movie gets so much shit when IMHO it runs circles around Sunshine
I loved Pandorum, the madness aspect was well played in my opinion. Especially during the big reveal. It was as if the man was showing signs of schizophrenia or something before Pandorum took hold again. Also the glowing alien fish were very nice.
"Event Horizon Series in Development at Amazon" That's cool hope it's good
Well this video came out in 2015 and since it hasn't happened yet then it probably won't happen at all. Unless they can find a way to make it woke and then they'll do it and everyone will hate it.
I loved the movie when I saw it when it first came to theaters - it's my #1 favorite movie of all time. One thing I think you underplayed is the horror and paranoia ambiance. That combined with the eventual unfolding of events was chilling and perfect. I did like how you noticed the lighting colors - I didn't make any connections that way but again, the lighting was integral AF to set the mood, along with the amazing sound/music.
I loved this movie. Even though I usually steer clear of anything horror.
Very interesting analysis, as always!
I, as a German, am proud of this movie. This is one of the movie that shows that filmmakers from my country are actually able to do good genre-movies (here in Germany, you can hier nearly always people complain that german movies generally suck! I'm not joking!). Unfortunately, this movie was an box-office-bomb and Christian Alvart had to return to Germany, where he since directed TV-films with Til Schweiger (urgh!). But "Pandorum" is, in my opinion, a great movie, and I'm pleased that you agree.
Though I wouldn't compare it to "Event Horizon", at least not in the first place. When I first watched it, it reminded me more of "The Descent". But yeah, the themes of madness and the architecture of the ship are similar to "Event Horizon". And I like the symbolism; especially with the colours. There actors were also good; and I think I fell in love with Antje Traue (who also comes from Germany ^^).
Very good, video. Keep up the great work!
fantastic film and a great video. I love this film and Event Horizon, but do you have any suggestions of similar films for me to watch?
Another great episode! I enjoyed Pandorum. I have always liked claustrophobic, space, horror films. I noticed the similarities to Event Horizon when I saw this for the first time as well, but didn't know Jeremy Bolt and Paul W.S. Anderson had anything to do with this until watching your video. Pandorum, another under-appreciated film that really deserved more attention from mainstream audiences.
I love this film as well, very underrated
You are a complete genius when I cant find anything to watch I always come to your channel.
Thank you!
I'm so glad you explored this movie - I reviewed it for a magazine years ago, and found it to be too derivative (The Descent, Event Horizon etc.). Now I understand that they we're actually going for it. I think the Biblical/Christian themes are actually very well done, since they're rather subtle, although they do say "Noahs Ark" out loud. The budget is also noticable - 33 million dollars, when a comedy movie here, 6-7 years later, would cost twice the ammount? Just wow.
Thank you for bringing some clarity to the story. A good plot for a sequel could involve after some generations the people of Tanis send a ship or 2 back to earth to see what is left of humanity on its birth planet.
I loved this film from the first time I saw it. However, a lot of other people seem to find it slow paced and boring. I wonder if perhaps it's more cerebral elements are to blame for its' lack of popularity.
I remember watching this, knowing very little about it, and really just looking for a horror movie. What a pleasant surprise it was. I love a good claustrophobic atmosphere.
I was really annoyed by the sound design of that movie. Every time I watch it I'm constantly turning the volume up and down. I thought the designs were awesome but unfortunately you couldn't see them because of all the darkness. (Compared to "Alien" for example, which is a "dark" film too but you can see all the great sets). I didn't like the twist at the end and the editing suffers heavily from the one-cut-every-0.23-seconds-disease combined with shaky-cam-disease. Takes the tension out of every action scene.
But still I don't think it's a bad movie. It just made some really bad choices and I seriously doubt that the only reason for it's poor box office is a bad ad campaign.
@@averagecarpentryskills7148 Agreed, the slow and mysterious approach could have been drawn to make a fat more psychological effect
I'm glad you like it! I always really liked this movie and whenever I show it to friends it always ends up in them haiting it. I'm glad some people can see the good in it
Cool, I watched this movie after seeing your review.
+astrophil79 excellent!
the cinematography is great in this one, that moment when he climbs down the duct is super creepy and thats just the beginning
I like that movie because I never saw the end coming.
I still remember the chills I felt when the windows are opened and there is nothing outside but darkness. An absolutely terrifying prospect for a spaceship, especially with everything else that has happened