At First Light
At First Light

At First Light

2018Movie91 minEnglish

High school senior Alex has an encounter with mysterious lights that appear over her small town. She soon develops dangerous, supernatural abilities, and turns to her childhood friend Sean. The authorities target them and a chase ensues as officials try to discover the truth behind Alex's transformation.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Jason NaumannGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A teenage girl, reeling from her mother's mysterious death, discovers she possesses extraordinary abilities. As she struggles to control her powers, she becomes the target of a shadowy organization determined to exploit her unique gifts. With the help of a mysterious stranger, she must uncover the truth about her family and confront the forces that seek to control her destiny.

Critical Reception

At First Light received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its premise intriguing but its execution lacking. Praise was sometimes directed at the performances of the lead actors and the film's visual effects, but criticism frequently targeted its pacing, underdeveloped plot, and predictable narrative. The film struggled to find a wide audience, largely becoming a niche viewing experience for fans of sci-fi thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film presents an interesting sci-fi concept that unfortunately falls flat in its execution.
  • While the lead actors deliver commendable performances, the narrative suffers from predictable plot points and uneven pacing.
  • The visual effects are a highlight, but they can't entirely salvage a story that feels underdeveloped.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in various locations across British Columbia, Canada, utilizing its diverse landscapes to create the settings for the story.

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roy-public

roy-public

A straight forward story line about teenagers trying to avoid dangers and being detained. Some actions/stunts and special effects that may not be mind blowing but decent. There were no truly bad guys. The film is not fantastic, but it's ...