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I'm scratching my head over the people who gave this movie 10/10. I wonder if we watched the same movie. I usually am pretty generous if at least I enjoyed it but this movie failed to deliver much of anything. It was the usual scientist who nobody listens to at their own risk, and no issue was resolved. The acting was OK but the teen girl was terrible. The flashbacks were so awkward that I didn't even know if I was still watching the same movie. Too much time was spent on the psychopath in the woods. As for typical disaster fare, there was nothing to get excited about, and based on what I did see, it is a stretch to believe that the meteors actually had the impact the scientist predicted.

When I researched this title, 123 people had put in a rating and the average sat at 4.9, which doesn't mean much with such low participation and then I read the one good review (there were only 3 at the time) from someone who actually took the time to write something substantial. It left me feeling I would be entertained, at the very least, giving this movie a shot.

5 minutes into it and while the acting was weak, I thought, OK, give the story itself a try, it has potential and maybe the acting gets better over time. The next 15 minutes set up more of the story and I'm thinking, can't wait to see the disasters!

Boy, was I in for a wait...the next 40 minutes are very slow moving (I don't want to spoil it but a kinder person would put you out of your misery before you get to this part). Imagine a slow funeral march, or how slow one walks when you've been shopping all day or running after the kids at an amusement park, and you'll likely equate those 40 minutes to the same thing. OH! Watching a snail cross a football field works too.

Yes, like all disaster movies, time is always of the essense and things move quickly (or should). I think the director forgot that part in the story line. Nothing is rushed.

Last 18 minutes: There's the meteor strike (that's not spoiling anything since it is about meteors striking), scenes from nature, and a few populated areas with some very bad effects edited over them. Nothing gets destroyed, no one is running for cover or in a panic, even with massive fireballs flying low above them. Finally, there's a bit of nerd talk that really doesn't matter.

In short, let me save you time you could better use perhaps cleaning the crud between your toes, taking the trash out, or watching a spider spin its web. You would likely have more fun counting all the letters in the dictionary.

Anyone proud of this movie, would have to be related to the 10 year old who put it together. There is no real concept of impending doom, nor a rush to stop it. The person also had limited area to work with, so perhaps in their back yard or at camp is where most of the real footage was shot. Any and all disaster shots seemed to have been taken from the internet or some travel videos. My bet is on travel videos based on one of the scenic locations. From there, they used their limited CGI skills and you then have sonny's amazing movie.

I love a good bad "B" disaster movie. They are so ridiculous they are funny. They follow the same silly formula. This movie didn't have a point or one good laugh. Not even bad science facts. Didn't care about any of the characters. Giving credit to a 10 year old is insulting to the 10 year old. I think a cat dancing on my keyboard could come up with something better. If we were to look at the quality of the movie itself: flashbacks weren't explained; meteor's weren't explained; relationships weren't explained. Lots of cursing which was basically dialogue filler. I love cursing but it has to be used for a reason. Bottom line-don't bother.

I love disaster type movies and was excited when I saw this one as I had not seen anything about it. The storyline could have been a good one, but it needed a stronger screen writer. The actors were beyond terrible and never once did I believe anything they were saying or doing. Not to spoil anything, but when people say they love you and you are discussing catastrophic situations one would expect some physical emotions - tears, hugs, anything, but nope! Not this movie! The best 'actor' was the rifle with the wooden butt stock that flew out of the daughter's hands when she tried to shoot it. I kept thinking it'd get better but it never did and I did watch til the end with hopes of a decent ending - denied! Whoever wrote, directed, and starred in this should have to return their paychecks! Again, don't bother watching this movie! I've read better stories from my young students!

A lot of people aren't understanding that this movie is actually a prequel and so some of the things they want explained are explained in the first Meteor movie. Maybe try watching that one before complaining that this one doesn't give you the answers your looking for. First Impact is another win from the director and team. The negative reviews might have you thinking it isn't much but give it a chance and think for yourself and you might find something to like with this one. Like their other movies this isn't made on a Hollywood budget so you shouldn't expect that. These guys are klling it on small budgets.

This movie started out SO GOOD. Great dialogue and acting. You get the feeling of a disaster about to happen. I think that why so many felt let down. A space scientist was getting balled out for turning in his predictions of a meteor. The director, right from the start got my attention. I really expected this movie to be more IMPACT between the space program and this meteor but it turned into the scientist spending 2/3 of the movie walking round the woods looking for his daughter's boyfriend. We never saw that director at the center again except for a moment. That guy was dynamic. So I'm giving it a 7 for the acting. But the story ( boring) was a Father Daughter thing more than an Impactful Meator. This will probably get low reviews because the TITLE just makes you expect much more.

Granted, I wasn't really harboring much of any grand expectations to the 2022 disaster movie "Meteor First Impact" as I sat down to watch it in 2023. In fact, I had never actually heard about it, yet I still opted to give it a fair chance.

And I would be lying if I said that I figured that writer and director Brett Bentman would deliver just another run-of-the-mill disaster movie. You know, the generic ones that follow the same formula, and often is troubled by inferior CGI effects.

However, I was wrong, because "Meteor First Impact" actually turned out to be even worse than just your average generic run-of-the-mill disaster movie about celestial bodies hitting Earth. "Meteor First Impact" was actually one of the worst disaster movies that I have stumbled upon.

The storyline was all over the place, and had very little focus on the disaster aspect actually, which is odd, because you would assume a movie about meteors would be focusing on the dangers and threats of meteoric strikes on Earth and the damage in its wake. However, "Meteor First Impact" seemed to spend its time between being a drama about a marriage struggling with the cancer of the wife in the marriage, the aftermath of having lost a family member, trying to find a lost young man, and then a little bit of natural destruction from meteors.

You would assume that meteors striking Earth and with multiple more meteors inbound Earth that there would be a lot of press coverage and news bulletins, not to mention panic across the nations. Not for one second throughout the course of 78 minutes that the movie ran for did it even come across the screen with anything even resembling those things. And that made "Meteor First Impact" a very laughable attempt at making a disaster movie.

And the actual impacts of meteors hitting remote nature areas and cities didn't feel believable at all, because the destruction was minimal, the impact blasts were weak and small, and you just don't buy into the fact that this was supposed to be an end of the world phenomena.

The acting performances in the movie were mediocre. I mean, the performances were probably fair enough taking into consideration the severe limitations of the script and storyline, but there weren't any noteworthy or memorable performances on the screen.

Visually then "Meteor First Impact" was adequate. The special effects looked okay. Nothing grand or particularly impressive, but it just didn't feel like anything with a forceful impact to it - pardon the pun.

If you enjoy natural disaster movies, then you could essentially skip on watching "Meteor First Impact" from writer and director Brett Bentman, because it was just another dubious foray into the genre.

My rating of "Meteor First Impact" lands on a two out of ten stars.

Despite the fact that this movie quickly runs off the tracks, i will say it is watchable. Thom Hallum and Emma Grace Sanderson don't have the greatest material to work with here but they make the most of it. I've seen some other movies similar to this where the main event isn't actually the oncoming disaster, but everyday people problems. There just isn't enough here to warrant a very high rating even though i think Hallum does sort of engage the audience. For me it was something to watch and critique, and will be fondly recalled. But it has some holes. In fact Plot Holes might have been a better title. I dunno, maybe if i watch it again it will all be clearer to me. Don't fear it though, pop some corn and give it a watch.

It was an enjoyable film. I watch movies to go somewhere else, and this film took me away. The storyline is solid, the cinematography is beautiful, and a chilling end-of-the-world scenario leaves you on the edge of your seat.

I often wonder what the future has in store for us all. The thoughts are overwhelming at times, and the repercussions of our decisions can be devastating. Why is it that people struggle to listen to each other? Why do we look the other way when things are wrong? Why are systems set up to maintain themselves at the expense of others? Would we listen if warned, or would we ignore the signs? The questions are daunting, and the film touches upon them with style.

I absolutely love what I fondly refer to as "bad sci-fi". If it's a disaster movie - 'specially dealing with space, meteors, or weather, I'm there. It's standard fare during the winter on a cold Saturday morning. I never expect a riveting story line, always expect cheesy graphics, and am never surprised by subpar acting. At times, I've been surprised but it doesn't happen often. If you're of the same frame of mind, do NOT waste your time on this one. The absolute lack of action, the confusing flashbacks, the absence of intensity... this is a colossal waste of time. I watched it all the way through and, trust me, you'll spend most of your time waiting for something to happen.

"Meteor: First Impact" is a cinematic catastrophe that leaves viewers longing for a real meteor strike to put an end to their suffering. From the opening scene, it's clear that this film is on a collision course with failure. The plot, if you can call it that, is a jumbled mess of clichés and predictability.

The characters are as flat as the surface of the moon, lacking any depth or development. Their actions and motivations are often baffling, making it impossible to invest in their fates. The dialogue is so cringe-worthy that it's almost impressive, with cheesy one-liners that belong in a parody rather than a serious disaster movie.

Special effects, which should be the saving grace of a film like this, are shockingly bad. The meteor itself looks like a poorly animated rock, and the destruction it causes is laughably unrealistic. It's as if the filmmakers were trying to outdo the absurdity of the script with equally absurd visuals.

The pacing is excruciatingly slow, with long stretches of nothing happening followed by brief moments of chaos that lack any tension or excitement. Even the most die-hard disaster movie fans will find themselves checking their watches and wondering when it will all end.

In conclusion, "Meteor: First Impact" is a catastrophic failure in every sense of the word. It's a film that should come with a warning label: "View at your own risk." Save your time and money for something more deserving of your attention, because this meteoric disaster deserves nothing more than a 1 out of 10 rating.

Great, action packed film! Kept me at the edge of my seat the whole time. I really enjoyed the storyline. The actors were talented, engaging and kept me very entertained. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone and everyone! The special effects were done very well and looked great on my brand new 85 inch tv. I felt like I was experiencing everything right there with them. I do not have anything bad to say about this film and give it 10 out of 10 stars. If you like suspenseful, action packed movies with a good storyline then this film is certainly for you! I would say more but I don't want to give away any spoilers!

I wasn't expecting much, when this movie was suggested to me. I watched it with my mother. She's picky about films and falls asleep, when bored enough. Not a snooze at all! We were both completely surprised! I would highly recommend this movie with a talented cast and a riveting action packed plot. I recognized a comedian Rosco and was amazed at his versatility. Truly though, my sincerest applause to every person involved in this venture. I look forward to seeing more from them all in future projects! I could say more but don't want to give away the enjoyment from other viewers. Just watch and judge for yourself. You will not be disappointed. By the way, mom is going to be watching it again with dad.