TheBigDave

Currently at 78% on Rotten Tomatoes. The reviews are mostly "this movie's ridiculous, but it's a lot of fun".

This got a PVOD release. It's available now on all streaming services. $25 for UHD purchase or $20 rental.

I'm tempted to get it. Has anyone seen it yet?

dex14

I saw this a few months ago. Don’t pay that much money for it.

Count Dooku

I saw the trailer for the Tom and Jerry movie starring CG Moretz at WW84. Her career has really not worked out they way people thought it would.

RichC2

Her and Dakota Fanning should team up.

OldBoy

wasn't Moretz supposed to retire from acting or something?

Brian T

Streamed this at TIFF in September. Thought it was fun. It really stretches historical accuracy and credibility at times, particularly when Moretz finally gets out of the gunner turret (or whatever it’s called) where a major portion of the film is set, but I admired Roseanne Liang’s conviction in the material. I don’t side with the detractors who piss and moan that it’s a feminist man-hating screed. Yes, the males are largely unsupportive and reprehensible until she sets them straight, but that’s the essence of so many prior movies that at worst it just points up how derivative this show is, and I think the filmmakers overcome that as well as their modest budget allowed. They also had to overcome the association with original writer Max Landis, which rightly wasn’t entirely swept under the rug by those involved. It’s no classic, and even quite an eye-roller, but it’s worth a view. I’m keen to see what Liang does next as this picture was quite a pivot away from her earlier, more personal comedy-dramas and shorts.

devilshalo

She was supposed to be more 'selective' about her choices...

TomOpus

I've been following Chloë on social media for years, so I want to check it out.

OldBoy

What a weird ass fucking movie. It defies logic, it defies gravity, but for an hour and fifteen minutes (yes, without credits, that’s all it is), I was weirdly transfixed. And Moretz certainly kicks some ass. But, my god who ever thought of something like this is either a genius or certifiable. I’m leaning towards the latter. It’s really something you have to see to believe. I certainly wouldn’t waste money on renting this, but if you can some how see it for free, when on cable or streaming or whatever, there are worse ways to spend 75 minutes. Just plain bizarre.

Baron Of Hell

Greatest movie of the year. Anyone that doesn't like this movie is a liar and just hates it because that can't handle the truth. This movie has everything. Cool effects, strong female, a badass plot, and a baby. When the Japanese vampire launched the vampire missile at the plane I almost lost it. They had to fight vampire pilots while a vampire was onboard trying to eat the baby. Everything was ramped up to a billion. The only thing I didn't like was the sexism against men and racism against white males. However, the hardcore sex made up for the bad parts. A+++++, would pay $50 to watch this movie again.

DJariya

I'll check this out when it hits Red Box. I see Red Box is on the poster artwork.

DJariya

Scott Mantz loved it. Says it’s worth the price.

Brian T

He's overselling it a bit, but I do agree that it has cult potential (though not necessarily "instantly" - always hate it when critics use that label).

TIFF discussion with Liang and Moretz. Softball stuff as per usual, but might be of interest to those who dug the film:




One thing that seems to go largely unnoticed in most of the reviews and discussion of this film (perhaps on purpose, so I'll spoiler it) is that the gremlin . . .





Count Dooku

Good little movie that turns crazy but is definitely worth watching. CGM is good in it, especially considering she is on camera every minute

csant

I have to agree with the rest of you guys... weird and crazy ass movie but I was entertained. lol

Count Dooku

I have a feeling that if this was on Netflix, it would be getting some eyeballs and positive buzz

Jack's Smirking

I saw the poster art for this, and immediately thought of Behind Enemy Lines , which I watched continually thinking, "Why are we trying to sell Owen Wilson as an action hero"? Seemed like the same absurdity here, and would have skipped it if not for skimming this thread.

Wow, I'm glad I didn't. This was wildly entertaining; ridiculous, but knew exactly what it wanted to be, and nailed it.

DJariya

So I gave in and rented this. I found this goofy as hell, but entertaining. I mean it’s Chloe Grace Moretz fighting gremlins aboard a plane during World War 2 New Zealand and there is also a baby in the mix. The gremlins actually looked decent for something like this made on a low budget.

This isn’t going to win any awards, but if it gets the chance to get more eyes on it, it could have a small cult following.

d2cheer

I don't think studios are falling over themselves to hire her. She is just taking what she get offered.

You fuckers owe me my money back...

It starts like a sort of old time radio play or show then at the 50 minute mark when she crawls out of the belly turret it becomes unwatchable.
I get we have to suspend belief but come on...

This was fucking terrible and I am shocked that so many of you liked it.

Oh well live and learn.

Count Dooku

I watched it for free

GoldenJCJ

Cost has a tendency to subliminally affect our opinion of a movie.

$19.99 = What the hell piece of shit movie did I just watch?!

Free = It’s a decent movie to watch on a Saturday afternoon.

OldBoy

some times you have to let go and just give in to the inaneness of it all. Not one shred of believability, but that’s what makes it so outlandish and silly, but in a good way.

DJariya

It’s a very pricey $20 rental right now for a low budget Indie movie. Of course some aren’t going to be happy with the price and what they got out of it. And most of you probably have zero interest in paying that much for this kind of movie. Its not a $200M DC or MCU movie. It’s so short too at barely 80 minutes. I got some entertainment out of it and as I said it’s goofy as hell, but I just went with it.

DJariya

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shadow_in_the_cloud

Opinions are definitely mixed on this. 77% on rotten tomatoes. But 33% audience score from verified theatrical watchers.

Yes this actually played in some theatres during the pandemic even though it’s so low budget.

Count Dooku

Agreed, but it's not subliminal for me. I wouldn't buy a $12 theater ticket to see a 75 minute movie.

$20 on demand!? If I was having a group together to get drunk and watch it.

Seriously, the streaming services I pay for are already throwing so much at me, it would not occur to me to pay extra for something on demand.