Ghost Planet

Ghost Planet is a bonkers, out of this world (no pun intended) movie. It's fun.

With limited resources Philip J. Cook and his team have made a fun, popcorn movie.

There's a blade runner-esq city car chase, bubblegum, cool heads-up-displays and grande visual effects.

The film explores space exploration, androids, future cities and lost civilisations.

For a low budget independent movie, the film aims really high with the visual effects. I think the matching of the lighting with the background green screen could have been better to make the world more convincing but that said its a really amazing effort.

The performances of note include actors, Ulysses E. Campbell and Georgia Anastasia

If you want something that is fun, enjoyable and appealing check out Ghost Planet.

Let's start with the the special effects, these are cross between Jerry Anderson's, UFO and Babylon 5. You can really tell that it is mainly CGI green screen and very little in terms of physical sets. When they do use physical sets you can see things like the car switches and even recycle symbols and the bottom of walls. So don't expect Star wars effects but they are OK. The acting is pretty wooden, but the actors try their best and keep the story moving forward at quite a nice pace. It is watchable for the 90 minutes it lasts. I think they could have made more of the girls story line which added a nice twist.

Obviously the amount of budget they had to make this movie was pretty small but they made the best of it and I definitely think it is worth a watch.

Ghost Planet is a delightful foray into the realm of small-scale science fiction, skillfully balancing heartwarming storytelling with a genuine affection for the genre. From its opening scenes, the film draws you into a unique universe, where personal stakes take center stage amidst cosmic wonders.

The narrative revolves around a ragtag group of explorers who find themselves stranded on a mysterious planet teeming with ethereal entities. As they navigate this strange world, the film dives deep into themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the quest for belonging. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each bringing their own quirks and vulnerabilities to the story, making it easy for viewers to invest in their journey.

Despite its budget constraints, Ghost Planet shines through its creativity. The visual effects, while not on par with big-budget blockbusters, are used effectively to create an immersive atmosphere. The filmmakers cleverly rely on practical effects and imaginative set design to build a believable world, showcasing their resourcefulness and passion for storytelling.

In conclusion, Ghost Planet is a testament to the magic of indie filmmaking in the sci-fi genre. It combines heartfelt storytelling with imaginative world-building, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre. Whether you're looking for an engaging adventure or simply a story that resonates emotionally, Ghost Planet is sure to leave you entertained and eager for more.

Just finished watching this movie on Amazon Prime and enjoyed it. The special effects are pretty good even though I saw a car stereo (had bass /treble settings) turned at 90 degrees to make a door entry device. The three main characters are engaging and the plot is OK. It is always funny that the English play the bad guys, the Americans always like doing this for some reason. Most of the free movies provided by Amazon prime aren't that good so it was a nice surprise to be able to watch a fairly good sci-fi movie. There were a couple of good ideas about what the future would be like. The movie was 1 and half hours long which seemed to pass pretty quickly so I must have enjoyed it.

'Ghost Planet' is an indie sci-fi film that takes you through space on a journey that you are not entirely sure where it is headed at first. The dialogue and interactions between the characters as they decide the pros and cons of this technology keeps the story engaging. It makes you think about the cost of pursuing something unknown and new and whether or not it is worth it with everything on the line. Aside from the low budget with the effects and some source-y lighting along with everything in the focal plane being in focus on certain shots, the story is pretty compelling and if you like sci-fi, this might be up your alley.