The Last Scout
The Last Scout

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The Last Scout

2017
Movie
107 min
English

In 2065, the crew of the Pegasus are searching for a new home for humanity. As they approach their potential new world, the discovery of another ship could be the key to their salvation, or doom them and the rest of humanity to extinction.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Simon PhillipsGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future ravaged by environmental collapse, humanity clings to survival in isolated settlements. When a vital resource begins to dwindle, a lone scout is tasked with a perilous journey through the wasteland to find a rumored sanctuary. Facing mutated creatures and ruthless scavengers, his mission becomes a desperate fight for the future of humankind.

Critical Reception

The Last Scout received a mixed reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its ambitious world-building and action sequences, but criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. The film garnered attention for its visual effects within its budget constraints.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty post-apocalyptic atmosphere and some inventive action sequences.

  • Criticized for a derivative storyline that treads familiar sci-fi tropes.

  • Noted for its visual style and efforts to create an immersive world on a limited budget.

Google audience: Audience reviews for The Last Scout are scarce and generally reflect a division between those who appreciated the film's survivalist themes and action, and those who found its narrative lacking originality and depth.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of its production design and visual effects relying on practical effects and creative cinematography to achieve its dystopian aesthetic.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

...and so it should be! When mankind destroy the Earth in 67 minutes, it falls to some astronauts to seek out a suitable new home for who's left of us somewhere in the galaxy. Now proof, if it were ever needed, that we need to work on our d...