Incoming Impact
Incoming Impact

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Incoming Impact

2020
Movie
9 min
English

Max and Melanie, refugees from a distant planet, hide on Earth after their home is invaded. Just when life feels safe, they are hunted down again. With visual effects created by Arek himself, this sci-fi short won awards for its originality.

Insights

IMDb3.9/10
Director: Chris John DittmerGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a meteor threatens to obliterate Earth, a brilliant but disgraced scientist must lead a desperate mission into space to stop it. Facing overwhelming odds and a ticking clock, he battles not only the approaching celestial body but also his own demons and the skepticism of a world on the brink of despair.

Critical Reception

Incoming Impact received a mixed to negative reception, often criticized for its low budget and derivative plot, though some viewers appreciated its earnest attempt at a disaster movie premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of polish and a predictable narrative.

  • Despite its flaws, some found the premise engaging enough to overlook production limitations.

  • Performances are generally considered amateurish, further detracting from the viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, with the limited feedback indicating a generally unimpressive viewing experience due to perceived low production values and an unoriginal story.

Fun Fact

The film was largely self-funded and produced with a very limited budget, with director Chris John Dittmer also taking on acting and editing roles.

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