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Science Fiction, Drama 87 min NR
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From one of the acclaimed writers of Star Trek and The Twilight Zone comes a story that transcends both time and space...
A departing professor gathers his closest colleagues for an intimate farewell, but the night takes an unexpected turn when he shares a stunning secret about his past. As the conversation unfolds, skepticism and curiosity collide, challenging everything they thought they knew about history, science, and belief.
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Intimate, contemplative, character-led and spare.
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The Man From Earth is a rare gem in indie filmmaking, a movie that relies solely on its thought-provoking writing and concept rather than flashy visuals or high-budget effects. Directed by Richard Schenkman and written by Jerome Bixby, the film unfolds entirely through dialogue, as a college professor reveals an extraordinary secret to his friends during an intimate gathering. The story is the heart of the movie, blending history, philosophy, and science fiction into a compelling narrative. It challenges viewers to think deeply about humanity, mortality, and the nature of belief. Despite its minimalist approach, the script is captivating, offering twists and intellectual depth that keep the audience engaged. However, the performances are uneven. While Richard Riehle stands out with a grounded and heartfelt portrayal, David Lee Smith as John—the enigmatic central character—falls flat. His portrayal lacks the emotional depth needed to make such a profound character relatable or compelling. Given John's fascinating background, this detachment feels like a missed opportunity to connect with the audience on a deeper level. The rest of the cast, including John Billingsley, deliver servic
Read the whole review on TMDBDON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE! Maybe that statement is a little facetious, but I feel it is true. I read **_AMAZING_** reviews for this film. I went in with high hopes, expecting a well acted, thoughtful, existential and quiet science fiction film. Instead I saw a film so poor I wondered what's the scam here? How could this film possibly have a score in the high 7s. The premise is solid at first glance, but as the film moves along it delves deeper and deeper in to melodrama, and then eventually patronising and insulting trash. I am agnostic, but I found the religion bashing heavy handed and unnecessary. Most of the actors were doing the best they could with the script, but everything comes across flat and lifeless. None of the characters rang true. None of the dialogue sounded like how real people actually talk. If you want to make a science fiction film that shies away from special effects, and instead relies on realism and storytelling, you had better make the dialogue realistic, and the storytelling compelling. Sadly neither are found here. The look of the film, I get that it is a low budget film made on a single location, but the quality of the film stock! It may seem petty, but I cou
Read the whole review on TMDBI'd like to invite you to **believe the hype**. This movie is very well written and simply great. Keeps you at the edge of your seat and doesn't fail to amaze you till its very last second.
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