Flyby
Flyby

Movie spotlight

Flyby

2019
Movie
13 min
English

When a passing asteroid begins to affect how people perceive time, one man (Riley Egan) struggles to keep up with a life that is quickly disappearing into the future.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Roman K. KhilGenres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action

Plot Summary

In a near-future Moscow, a brilliant but disgraced scientist, Dr. Artyom Volkov, races against time to prevent a catastrophic global event. He must overcome a powerful corporation that seeks to weaponize his revolutionary energy technology while dealing with the lingering trauma of a past mission gone wrong. His only allies are a former colleague and a disillusioned intelligence agent, leading to a desperate fight for humanity's survival.

Critical Reception

Flyby received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its ambitious visual effects and intense action sequences, though some found the plot convoluted and the character development lacking. Audience reception was generally more favorable, appreciating the film's high-octane entertainment value and sci-fi premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually impressive with dynamic action, but suffers from a weak narrative.

  • A thrilling sci-fi ride that delivers on spectacle, even if it stumbles on depth.

  • Competent but uninspired genre filmmaking with moments of excitement.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely in Russia, utilizing various iconic Moscow landmarks and modern architectural sites to create its near-future setting.

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