Reviews

This 10 part series was made on a shoe string budget and it shows in the sets and the props. However, the acting and story were compelling. Due to the budget constraints, the actors had to carry the plot forward with with dialogue and convictions instead of action shots or special effects. Good science fiction should be called speculative fiction, because it is platform to discuss ideas. Spoiler alert: **** The Soviet Union of the 1980's could have sent cosmonauts to Mars in secret, then abandoned them after the fall of the Communist regime. Their system did not value human life. This series was definitely worth my time and held my attention. Real science fiction fans will appreciate this series.

Give this film a chance. It is deeper than it appears. Jack Frost is not as shallow as he appears. You will genuinely care about the protagonist, Jack Frost, if you watch the lead's performance closely. The supporting cast is particularly strong.

Manhattan and Brooklyn are beautifully photographed in this film. The soundtrack is lovely. Not everything works perfectly in this film, but the strengths outweigh the few flaws that do not work.

Since I checked the spoiler alert, here it is: Jacke Frost's mother committed suicide when he was twelve and he is still suffering from the trauma. It is truly tragic that Lucy Gordon committed suicide after this film was completed.

Lexa Doig and Ian Sommerholder were very likable in their roles. They had sexy chemistry together, though the characters never consummate the attraction. Their characters had charming goodbye scene, which left things between them ambiguous and open.

In fact, I would love to see them again in a romantic comedy together. The supporting cast was solid. The villain was compelling. Colin Cunningham had a wonderful comedic role in this movie.

Like all SyFy original films, the special effects are a bit weak at times and the script does have a cliché or two.

But this is worth watching for the Ian Sommerholder, Lexa Doig and Colin Cunningham.

This movie starts out weak, but improves after Kyle is transformed into the hideous beast. The dialog in the private school scenes is just not plausible, but kudos to the actors for doing their best to sell it. I found Alex Pettyfer's acting after his transformation, rejection and isolation to be moving. I also found his love for Lindy to be quite tender. The make up artist that transformed Kyle into "Hunter" deserves awards for artistry and technique.

Neil Patrick Harris brought energy, power and charm to each scene that he stole. Mary Kate Olsen was brilliant in her small but critical role as the witch. Her wardrobe and make up suited her otherworldly character.

Sadly, Vanessa Hudgins failed miserably in several scenes. The actor who played her father was even worse.

The script had some awkward scenes that just did not work, despite the clever 21st century updates to the classic story. This movie could have been great with a polished script and strong female lead. If only the director had the budget to re-shoot the scenes that did not work, I would be writing a glowing review right now.

I saw great potential in this film. Let's hope that in a few years, a new creative team will try again with the same material.

Superlative cast. Good script. Imaginative plot twists. Usually, I can see plot twists coming from a mile away, but not in this film! This is a well crafted thriller and worthy of the viewer's time. Each plot twist was plausible and consistent with the character.

It was wonderful to see Jessica Alba cast in a challenging role and pull it off perfectly. She is more than just a pretty face. I find Hayden Christensen to be compelling and interesting in every role. I spotted his talent, when he played a troubled teen in a television show called HIGHER GROUND.

Of course, Lena Olin, Terence Howard, Fisher Stevens, Arliss Howard and Christopher McDonald performed their roles seamlessly, which is what you would expect from those professionals.

I liked this film's ending and I don't want to spoil it here. Give this film a shot.

In my humble opinion, this film spent a lot of screen time making U.S. Army characters appear honorable. Yet, those officers were carrying out evil orders from an evil regime. They were stealing the land of the Apache, moving those people to barren wasteland and denying them freedom of religion. When the U.S. Army shot the medicine man, how was that any different that a Nazi shooting a rabbi during a service?

I suspect that film makers must insert white heroes into a movie or it will not get distribution.

Nonetheless, this movie is still worth seeing and moved me deeply. It does show the basic facts of the Apache genocide and Geronimo's life.

Jason Patric's performance as Gatewood is outstanding, understated and overlooked. His stunt work/horse skills are impressive; nothing flashy, he looks like so natural and efficient. (Just like a Cavalry officer of that era would be.)

Now on to the heart of the matter: Wes Studi is a great actor and deserved an Oscar for this performance. This movie is worth seeing for him alone. The director gave the final scene (train to Florida) the proper time, editing and pacing. I will not give away any of the words in that final scene. They are too powerful and beautiful coming out of Wes Studi's mouth. It is an appropriate eulogy to the Apache people.

In conclusion, this is a beautiful movie. Please give it the proper attention that it deserves.