OtherLife (2017)

OtherLife had potential to be a great film, but the story development fell through. Great premise, great idea, thrilling, but no real story. Decent acting but not very well scripted. All in all, a fairly predictable movie, especially the ending.

Would recommend watching Total Recall, the Matrix, or Inception instead of this one if you want a more engaging and well-written movie with a good execution, however, this one will suffice if you're bored and just looking for any thrilling Sci-Fi to watch.

The "DMT security" was a nice reference to DMT, the psychedelic drug, which I laughed at. Clearly this was the source of inspiration for the writers, considering the DMT-type visuals that were added in some scenes.

5.5/10

Fmovies: Under the influence of latest development of "nearly" Sci-Fi shows (Black Mirror, etc.) this one has an enticing idea and I really wanted to love this film. The thing is, without a developed story line, I kind of lost interest after 3/4 of the film where it was obvious that there was no telling between reality and imagination anymore and that we're up for a twist. which was, in turn, disappointing, as well as the ending which lacked resolution and leaves the viewer puzzled and waiting for more.

The only reason I am writing this is because I actually felt this film has good potential in the first 20 minutes.

However, I like the quote : "As far as your brain is concerned, fantasy and reality are chemically identical."

Fight club, the Matrix, Inception, Black mirror series, Westworld series - this movie belongs to that group.

Although I prefer to think about positive side of technology and I largely disagree with main idea behind this movie, I can not deny how Great this movie is.

On top of that lead role traditionally given to male actors in Hollywood was given to Jessica De Gouw.

She was brilliant, I could totally sense vibe of "deadline tomorrow, gotta finish project fast" programmer hell from her play.

There's a sense of genius, but incomplete. Her eyes are magnetic, reminds me of Jared Leto eyes.

Supporting actors were great as well! Emotion play was very believable, I'm no expert but I liked it.

I'm amazed! Being 30+ years old and lots and lots of watched movies I very rarely see movies that can truly tell me something new and interesting. For me I think it's the greatest movie of both 2017 and 2016.

OtherLife fmovies. It's hard to feel anything for the lead, because she comes off very unlikable. And liking, or feeling sympathy for the protagonist is probably kind of important. Although there were many beautiful shots, there were just as many unneeded slow scenes. I tried to like it. But I didn't.

Otherlife, from a novel, Solitaire, by Kelley Eskridge, which was sold and optioned and rejected, is resurrected and made in Western Australia. It looks expensive, professional and could have been a product of Industrial Light and Magic. The graphics, special effects that do not make you think 'cgi' are so realistic that you need to physically hold onto your seat.

It will be billed as Science Fiction, but really it is Speculative Fiction. In an all too near future, with a 'what if' with some mega modern corporation, were to be stolen, or is it? You are wondering just what is happening, unless you pay close, really close attention. The main premise is just too likely to become a reality in my lifetime. There are 3 premises in this 95 minute film.

The other reason this is a must see film is the chance to spot future and rising stars, more Australian stars, we can never have too many in Australia. Also technical expertise (some of them will be Kiwis, for sure) and directors that are better than good. It is also spoken in dinky di Strine. No fake American or British accents. This film comes together smooth perfection. Best film so far in the Sydney film festival, 2 days to go.

Just a note, this is NOT a television show, it is a stand alone movie. It is a very well done, moderate budget, stand-alone SF film. It does have a very standard SF plot line but it is done so well and with enough originality that it definitely stands up. I was engaged in the story through the entire film, it is shot beautifully, the actors are all good, the set design, productions values, music, editing and script are all very professional and high value. This is NOT some crappy low budget student film.

Definitely worth a watch.