Atom Nine

A fine film that's lots of fun !
I like to support independent film makers and low budget films. Sometimes on rare occasions I come across one that's pretty darn good. Too often they're laughably bad. Still I suppose even those can be worth my time for a good laugh. This film was a rarity, it's VERY good, and a perfect example of what can be done with a small amount of money combined with a large amount of talent. Big film makers can learn a lesson from films like this one. What they spend on a making a film is almost obscene. According to the IMDB the estimated budget on this was $20,000. I'm guessing many films spend more than that much on food catering or perks for the pampered stars. The man responsible for this gem is Christopher Farley. His name seems to be everywhere in the credits. He wrote it, he directed it; he did the visual effects, produced it and even played the lead character Atom Nine for crying out loud! He probably even did other jobs I missed. Even some family members were extras based on...

Suprise!
This movie was a very independent project and was done surprisingly well. It was entertaining even if a bit corny. I would recommend it for the comic book lover.

A Well Done B Movie
Well written, good dialogue, well-acted. Of course, the special effects were not top-notch. Too costly, I'm sure. A few errors related to the physics of the effects, but overall a very satisfying movie. Would love to see a sequel.

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