Project Solitude
Project Solitude

Project Solitude

2009Movie96 minEnglish

"Proefessor John Sola (Eric Roberts) wants to do a human experiment about authority. When his subjects start dying one by one, he learns that somebody else wants to do a project about Solitude."

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users45%
Director: David S. GoyerGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

In the near future, a team of scientists and soldiers are sent to investigate a mysterious deep-space probe that has gone silent. Upon arrival, they discover a derelict vessel inhabited by a terrifying alien life form with a devastating agenda. The crew must fight for survival as they uncover the horrifying truth behind the probe's disappearance and the alien's origins.

Critical Reception

Project Solitude received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and predictable scares. While some appreciated the attempts at atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, the film was largely seen as an uninspired entry in the sci-fi horror genre, failing to deliver genuine originality or significant thrills.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers some suspense but is ultimately hampered by a predictable plot.
  • Fails to distinguish itself from similar sci-fi horror films.
  • Performances are solid but can't salvage the uninspired narrative.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a mediocre sci-fi thriller, with many expressing disappointment in its lack of originality and reliance on familiar horror tropes. While some enjoyed the suspenseful atmosphere, the majority felt the movie was forgettable and failed to deliver a compelling story or memorable scares.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a prequel to the 1982 film 'The Thing' but was later retooled into an original story due to rights issues.

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