RichC2

Figured I'd make a thread for this one as it gets released on VOD in the next couple days/weeks. It had its theatrical run in early April.

Currently sitting at 96% on rottentomatoes with 75 reviews, 7.7/10.0 average. It's being advertised as this years "little thriller that could" but it didn't catch on nearly to the level as the movies it tries to compare itself to.

Dan

I saw this a couple months back and really enjoyed it. I'd recommend going into it knowing as little as possible.
That said... minor spoilery stuff...

RichC2

thanks for the recommendation, will check that out as well.

OldBoy

I just got this on Netflix. Hopefully see this weekend...

Why So Blu?

I have the UK Arrow release on pre-order -- that thing is fully loaded and also features their movie called Resolution fully loaded, as well.

inri222

That's because Resolution (their first film) is loosely tied into The Endless (their third film).
I haven't seen either of them, but I have seen their second film Spring and it was pretty good.

Why So Blu?

I loved Spring.

Dan

I thought about getting that, but didn't want to mess around with region coding. Bought the region A US disc instead.

So... Anyone actually watch it yet?

Why So Blu?

Being Region free is great.

Dan

^ I have an Oppo 103 with region mod. Being region free is overrated.

Why So Blu?

^ Boooooooooo!

asianxcore

Saw this recently and I agree with all of this.

I think this is Moorhead & Benson's best film.

OldBoy

this is just terrible. i don't get it at all. and i like and have Spring. this is tedious to get through and just don't get it at all.

Why So Blu?

My copy should get here from the UK by Saturday. They shipped it last week via Royal Mail, so it beats Asendia by a mile. It should also make more sense since it comes with Resolution and that one is ties to The Endless.

OldBoy

Absolutely terrible and looked and felt completely amateurish. The look was not theatrical. Spring was much better looking and I don’t remember the muddled mess this was. I still have no idea what happened and don’t really care.

OldBoy

could someone please explain to me why this was well received and what it was all about?

Dan

^ No.
It's just not for you.

dex14

Apparently, you do...

Why So Blu?

My copy from Arrow just arrived. I'll probably watch Resolution first, then I'm seeing Ant-Man & Wasp later, and I'll knock the The Endless out before bed tonight.

OldBoy

well yes, since i finished it, would like some explanation of what i saw and why so well liked. just for curiosity sake...

brainee

I just saw this. Yes, it's very much a companion piece to Resolution (which I also enjoyed, and also is a movie that will divide audiences). I don't think seeing Resolution is needed for watching The Endless. But it's fun seeing how they tie in. And if you could wrap your head around Resolution, following The Endless will be a piece of cake.

While some are clearly befuddled by this movie, I thought it was relatively clear (especially compared to Resolution which was much more meta).

While Resolution ties into this story, I thought a difference was

Why So Blu?

I watched Resolution this morning and I dug the world established. I'm sure it will expand once I get to The Endless. I'll do that right after this soccer game.

d2cheer

I really like how they were tied together.

Why So Blu?

Like The Addiction and the new remaster of Hardware - this UK Arrow release of the Endless/Resolution is fully loaded. One of the best releases of the year.

melasnus

I thought this was a solid low budget sci-fi.
Some of the acting was suspect, but the story was intriguing.

The video of the BD is below avg.
The audio was a bit better...particularly on the low-end.