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When checking out the preview and the average score for this movie, I had serious doubts. A low-budget Sci-Fi film with a preview that doesn't entice usually end up as poor fare.

At times the lighting was iffy, the graphics decent but not blockbuster, and the internal ship sets seemed a bit cramped; but a solid story with pretty good acting cancel out the minor flaws. Also, the pacing should be noted as excellent. At no point did my attention waver.

Space Wars: Quest for the Deepstar delivers in its quest for entertainment. I recommend that all Sci-Fi fans give this movie a chance like I did.

The first half of the film is definitely a chore to watch but it does get somewhat better in the second half.

The main things about Deus that suck include most of the dialog, some of the actors, some of the set design (for example: hexagon shaped doors), and the terrible accent for the computer AI. Also, the ending felt a little abrupt.

The graphics are pretty good and the story itself isn't terrible.

Claudia Black is, of course, the films saving grace.

Considering how awful most low budget movies have been lately, this one is entertaining.

If you can manage the first half, it turns out to not be a waste of time.

Changing the characters to fit our modern times doesn't bother me except when they left out changing the protagonist of the story. In a way, it is a bit fitting the Sandman doesn't fit with our modern time considering the plot. This doesn't make him likeable in any way, though.

In reality, the character Sandman is Neil Gaiman's "Mary Sue", which is a bit sad considering the Sandman is considered premier storytelling.

I kept expecting the Sandman to break out in song and sing "Friday I'm In Love" by the Cure, hang out at a mall with no money, or ruin the vibe at a party by being a constant downer.

Although the visual effects are pretty cool looking, at least.