I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from this film when I rented it on Google Play and while it isn't perfect, I was pleasantly surprised.
Earthrise won't be for everyone. It is paced fairly slowly (though for the most part the director keeps it from dragging by telling the story out of order) and some of the props/wardrobe/effects show the limited budget. There is an odd hiccup in pace near the end and some won't find the payoff satisfactory, but I enjoyed the ambiguity.
The story may unfold slowly, but it touches on themes that resonated with my friends and I, the need to let go of your past, the feeling like you are where you're meant to be and the conflicting obligations to a bigger cause and personal obligations. The three main actors handled their parts well, particularly the two leading ladies. The director made some interesting choices with the framing and cinematography and good lighting elevated some of the more tedious scenes.
Overall, it was a decent watch and a good first feature. It left me with a good mix of questions and answers. Worth a viewing.
Earthrise won't be for everyone. It is paced fairly slowly (though for the most part the director keeps it from dragging by telling the story out of order) and some of the props/wardrobe/effects show the limited budget. There is an odd hiccup in pace near the end and some won't find the payoff satisfactory, but I enjoyed the ambiguity.
The story may unfold slowly, but it touches on themes that resonated with my friends and I, the need to let go of your past, the feeling like you are where you're meant to be and the conflicting obligations to a bigger cause and personal obligations. The three main actors handled their parts well, particularly the two leading ladies. The director made some interesting choices with the framing and cinematography and good lighting elevated some of the more tedious scenes.
Overall, it was a decent watch and a good first feature. It left me with a good mix of questions and answers. Worth a viewing.