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Interstellar Civil War: Shadows of the Empire (2018)
Directed by Albert Pyun
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Overview
The Imperial Empire is attacked by an Alliance of rebels led by fanatical mystics. The ruler, Empress Nobu, the 8th generation of her family, wants to execute a bold plan to rescue a cyborg, Leah C6, trapped on the battle ravaged planet Endor. The Empress believes Leah C6 holds the secret to destroying the Alliance of Rebels before their insurgency can kill millions of citizens of the Empire. She recruits her heroic fleet commander, Lord General Luka Raan and asks him to gather a team from the Empire’s elite soldiers, the Galactic Rangers. Raan assembles the team in the ruins of Endor which was attacked by depraved Rebels and outlaws led by, Kindo-Ker, a fanatical mystic in Dark Energy. The Galactic Rangers begin a desperate search to find and rescue Leah C6 before the Alliance Rebels can.
Actors
Brad Thornton | Clare Hoak | Jennie Carroll | Ellie Church | Paul Gunn | Kelsey Carlisle | Ashley Campbell | Nathan Ferrier | Cat Cakmis | Christopher Curnan | Dru-Anne Perry | Miranda Kwok
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2018 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 3 stars |
| (Average) 3 stars |
Viewing Notes
This was the film I was most looking forward to seeing at the festival (it’s not often you get to see an Albert Pyun film on the big screen let alone a new one). Sadly it’s a big disappointment. I fear that his dementia has taken the best from him and he can no longer see things clearly.
This was as if he watched the Prequels and said, “I can make that movie on .01% of the budget with 99% less action and 99% more dialogue exposition.”
This is literally a movie of people talking to each other in front of a green screen. And talking about stuff that makes no sense to the viewer. It’s a shame that he thought this was a product worth releasing and showing. He wants to do a small screening in Vegas w/the cast & crew; I cannot imagine what their reaction will be.
I do give this a slight bump bc even with this ravaged mind Pyun is still swinging for the fences trying to make ambitious films. Unfortunately it just doesn’t work in the execution and final product.
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