Prospect
Prospect

Prospect

2018Movie98 minEnglish

A teenage girl and her father travel to a remote alien moon, aiming to strike it rich. They've secured a contract to harvest a large deposit of the elusive gems hidden in the depths of the moon's toxic forest. But there are others roving the wilderness and the job quickly devolves into a fight to survive.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users75%
Director: Zeek Earl, Chris CaldwellGenres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A teenage girl and her father travel to an alien moon to find valuable gems. Their plans go awry when they encounter another prospector with his own dangerous agenda. Forced to survive in a hostile environment, the young woman must confront the harsh realities of greed and survival.

Critical Reception

Prospect received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its unique visual style, world-building, and performances, particularly from Sophie Thatcher and Pedro Pascal. It was noted for its gritty, lived-in science fiction aesthetic and its exploration of themes like desperation and moral ambiguity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and low-fi science fiction aesthetic.
  • Applauded for strong performances, especially by the lead actress.
  • Noted for its compelling depiction of survival and moral compromise.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique visual design and immersive atmosphere. Many found the performances engaging, and the story's tension effective, though some wished for a more streamlined plot.

Fun Fact

The distinctive look of the aliens and their technology was inspired by a mix of vintage diving equipment and bioluminescent deep-sea creatures.

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3 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. While the movie doesn't have top tier actors, you'll recognize some faces / voices if you pay attention. This movie does a lot with a low budget, and, most of all, it properly b...
Smokey Baker

Smokey Baker

This film is an excellent example of a low budget, realistic, drama Sci-Fi. It's not an action Sci-Fi so don't expect it to be one. It is a drama, style is somewhat reminiscent of some of the old classics where technology is still quite bas...
Eskyman

Eskyman

This film knocked my socks off, since it was exactly the kind of hard science-fiction that I often read as a young man. In it, we are transported to a future time when space travel is commonplace; in this movie we see a man and his daughter...