Gates of Heaven, 1978 - ★★★½
Badly conceived b-grade adaptation of George R.R. Martin's (Game of Thrones) well regarded science fiction novel (which I'll be honest haven't read or heard of). It follows a space ships hazardous attempt to find a mythical space entity known as Volcryn. Only the ships onboard AI mainframe goes berserk and threatens to destroy their intended mission.
While not the worst science fiction movie ever made, its script is severally incoherent at times. The actings below par and the synthesizer music is abysmal. Its a real shame because theres brief moments the plot threatens to break through and turn it into a worthwhile movie. Visually its not so bad, the digital FX work is primitive but the lighting, sets and prop design are great for its budget. Its shocking how even crappy 80's spacecraft models look better than so much of todays CGI.
Originally taken from Letterboxd
"They opened up her head... and took her gifts away"
Jon the ships empath (Jon Winderman)
While not the worst science fiction movie ever made, its script is severally incoherent at times. The actings below par and the synthesizer music is abysmal. Its a real shame because theres brief moments the plot threatens to break through and turn it into a worthwhile movie. Visually its not so bad, the digital FX work is primitive but the lighting, sets and prop design are great for its budget. Its shocking how even crappy 80's spacecraft models look better than so much of todays CGI.
Originally taken from Letterboxd
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