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Antibodies director Christian Alvart takes suspense into space with this tale of two astronauts who realize that they aren't alone as they drift into the darkest corners of our galaxy. Awakening in th... read more read more...eir hyper-sleep chamber with no memory of who they are or what their mission is, disoriented astronauts Lt. Payton (Dennis Quaid) and Corporal Bower (Ben Foster) gradually surmise that they are the only ones aboard the darkened spacecraft. But how did they get here, and what are those strange sounds coming from the other side of the ship? The only way out of their hyper-sleep chamber is a cramped air shaft, and the only one small enough to climb through it is Corporal Bower. As he shimmies inside to investigate, Lt. Payton mans the radio transmitter. But the deeper Corporal Bower ventures into the ship, the more apparent it becomes that something horrible has happened. There were 60,000 passengers onboard when the astronauts went to sleep, and now there's not a soul in sight. Before long, the two weakened and weary space travelers are fighting for their lives against a force neither can comprehend. Could it be that the survival of the entire human race rests in the hands of these two astronauts stuck on a lonely ship in deep space? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 48 min.

Directed by: Christian Alvart

Release Date: September 25, 2009

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DVD Release Date: January 19, 2010

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  • jmanard52
    January 20, 2010
    jmanard52
    I thought this was a solid alien sci fi movie. A little of Alien, a litttle Event Horizon, a little Resident Evil . .good stuff to me. While it may not be that good of a movie I enjoyed it to the end.
  • garyX
    March 13, 2012
    garyX
    Two of the flight crew of the deep space colonisation ship Elysium wake from hibernation with no memory of their mission and find their ship derelict and inhabited by vicious, flesh eating creatures. Event Horizon meets The Descent in this hokey sci-fi horror from the Paul W. S. ... read moreAnderson school of film making. It came as no surprise to find his name on the production credits because this is EXACTLY the kind of SFX heavy, video-game plotted creature feature he has made his name upon. Like many of his films, the production design and set pieces are quite well executed and it is atmospherically shot, but the plot and characters are benched for the sake of contrived races against time and pointless man vs monster smackdowns. I do have a soft spot for this kind of Twilight Zone inspired sci-fi and I must admit it is entertaining while you are trying to work out what the "big plot twist" is going to be, but like the similar Sunshine, the ending is a let down and feels like a big, fat "So what?". Far from the worst of its type however (Doomsday springs to mind), and if you like this type of thing you could do worse.
  • skactopus
    February 3, 2012
    skactopus
    Despite some imperfections, Christian Alvart's Pandorum is a straight up science fiction thriller.

    Set in the future, the introduction and earlier scenes of the film's story does wonders at calling out for attention. The sense of mystery is highly intriguing, accompanie

    ... read mored with a solid dose of suspense; however, as the picture progresses, the story gradually loses it's steam. Not so much as completely burning out, but more along the lines of squandering it's interest factor.

    The set design is on the money for what this picture is going for. The makeup and the CG effects are also nicely done. Despite near to nothing in the way of scares, the suspense and the violence easily make up for that.

    Ben Foster puts on quite the performance and shows he is a good choice for a film of this caliber. Dennis Quaid doesn't move much, but he holds the fort during his segments. Antje Traue adds some much needed appeal to the picture.

    Some of the story details are hit or miss, but when the 100 minutes are up, Pandorum has enough satisfaction to not end up a waste.
  • aquateen2
    January 18, 2012
    aquateen2
    Even though the characters and story are both cardboard, Pandorum is very creepy, claustrophobic and excellently shot but badly lighted. It was Alien (which I didn't care for) with a weird twist. It maintained a classic science fiction feel to it that fans of the genre will enjoy... read more and for movie goers there's action and good acting for what it essentialy is. It pleasantly suprised me but it's forgettable.
  • WrenchLT
    July 23, 2011
    WrenchLT
    Very good sci-fi horror set on board a massive spaceship destined for an earth-type planet, but their ride is interrupted by blood-thirsty humanoid killers that have spread throughout the ship. The film is a lot better than my little synopsis but it's hard to say anything without... read more ruining the plot which does feature more than a few surprises along the way. The film could have done without the spurts of action and the creatures weren't the most original looking, but these are minor faults. The story is solid , it's suspenseful, nail-biting and there's a decent amount of blood and nastiness now and then too. Must-see for sci-fi horror fans!
  • ironclad1609
    July 4, 2011
    ironclad1609
    After the pretty mediocre reviews I went into this without much expectations and was actually very pleasantly surprised. This sci-fi-horror flick doesn't waste much time but gets right in medias res with two crew members of a spaceship waking up after cryogenic sleep with no memo... read moreries. To say anything more about the plot would already be spoiling stuff, since the trailers remained vague and mysterious enough not to give away too much. The first 45 minutes are wonderfully disturbing and claustrophobic, think "The Descent" in space. Merely the middle part of the film is maybe a tad too chatty, which ruins a bit of the creepy atmosphere of the beginning. The showdown however is back on track, exciting and with quite a few story twists. The set design is excellent, the feeling of a gigantic, labyrinthine space ship is overwhelming. The creature effects are great too and show how much better "I am Legend" would have been if it didn't rely entirely on CGI monsters. The acting is good, especially Ben Foster is delivering a very powerful performance. Overall, this film should satisfy fans of the genre, who don't mind minor logic flaws or the sometimes a bit confusing editing. If you let the premise of the film suck you in, you're up for quite a thrill ride that is gory, exciting and very entertaining, but not exactly for the chicken-hearted.
  • bbcfloridabound
    May 22, 2011
    bbcfloridabound
    This movie was better then I thought it would be but could have been much better. Dennis Quaid didn't move 20 feet during the whole filming of this movie. A Sci Fi Horror Space thriller. Pretty cool looking Ship from the outside. So really gruesome man eating aliens, and one tou... read moregh ass chick make up this movie. The mission, no one really knows at first but its to take the survivors of earth to another planet. Are they successful, you rent it and find out. Its worth the watch just can't give it anymore then 3 stars.
  • 3niR
    March 18, 2011
    3niR
    I don't get it. Why was Nadia attacking Corporal Bower in the first place? What kind of story was this actually? I didn't get anything! It was uberly boring. I don't even feel like watching this again just to understand. Blah.

    p.s: giving it a one star for rare entertainment!
  • fb733768972
    October 31, 2010
    fb733768972
    Pandorum boasts from effective visuals and solid acting. This well made, but poorly produced film, creates an atmosphere that any filmmaker would love. I loved the look, the feel, the acting, the suspense and the thrilling battle sequences. This story feels a bit dull at times, b... read moreut overall sends a message that there could quite possibly be life on other planets, and that there may be more planets out there than meets the eye. It's not a great film, but for what it is, it tries to be very good, and it actually is. Pandorum is one big ball of scary fun.
  • deano
    September 13, 2010
    deano
    A roller-coaster ride from start to finish. This sci-fi-thriller is impressive production design, claustrophobic atmosphere and ample scares recall Event Horizon.
    Ben Foster is excellent as the hero who remembers a little bit more of their mission as time elapses; Dennis Q... read moreuaid, in turn, shows a few more layers than we're accustomed to seeing from him. Both actors turn in convincing, full-throated performances that complement, rather than succumb to, the special effects and cinematic wizardry.

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Critic Reviews

Jeannette Catsoulis
September 27, 2009
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times

According to the press notes, pandorum means "Orbital Dysfunctional Syndrome"; whatever that is, by the end of the movie I was convinced I had caught it.

Frank Scheck
September 27, 2009
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

A grizzled Quaid and an intense Foster do their best to keep straight faces, but this is not an effort likely to figure prominently on their resumes.

Clark Collis
September 27, 2009
Clark Collis, Entertainment Weekly

As always, Foster sells the hell out of his role but non-sci-fi fans may well themselves be driven mad long before the end. Full Review

Cliff Doerksen
September 27, 2009
Cliff Doerksen, Chicago Reader

The sort of thing that makes you wish you were playing a video game instead. Full Review

Rob Nelson
September 25, 2009
Rob Nelson, Variety

Lazily derivative. Full Review

Joe Neumaier
September 25, 2009
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News

Throughout, some obvious questions pop up immediately. Full Review

Stephen Cole
September 25, 2009
Stephen Cole, Globe and Mail

Alvart's cynicism about the current state of mankind helps make futuristic Pandorum interesting, but what makes it fun is his evident enthusiasm and talent for exploring the conventions of sci-fi films. Full Review

Justine Elias
September 25, 2009
Justine Elias, Boston Globe

Director Christian Alvart and screenwriter Travis Malloy must have seen Aliens in the cradle, for they've digested it with love and delivered smart thrills that will please more than genre fans. Full Review

Roger Moore
September 25, 2009
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

It's a tight, minimalist Alien-esque "something is loose and hunting people on our space ship" picture that is as claustrophobic as you'd expect, if not quite as paranoid as you might hope. Full Review

Peter Howell
September 25, 2009
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

The long middle portion does get tedious, obvious and downright laughable, but sci-fi fans probably won't regret the experience. Full Review

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    • Lt. Payton: We're not out on the belt collecting data. And we're not hauling cargo. We *are* the cargo.
    • Lt. Payton: I can't remember any of my life before this flight began.
  • Don't fear the end of the world. Fear what happens next.
  • This film is actually the first of three movies. However, due to the low figures it garnered at the box office, it seems highly unlikely that the other two films will be produced.
  • Ben Foster (Corporal Bower) insisted to eat live insects for one of the scenes instead of digitally created ones.
  • Fear What Happens Next.
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