Megamind
To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.
Jonah Abbott
There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.
Zandra
The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
Wuchak
Released on DVD in January, 2007, "Night Skies" is an alien encounter film based on the UFO sightings in Arizona on March 13, 1997.I was hesitant to give this film a chance because the plot was so thin, as seen in the trailer: On the night of the UFO sightings a group of youths in an RV come across a man in a broken-down truck and then, frighteningly, have an encounter with aliens.After viewing the film, the thin plot and the resulting padding is the only real negative, unless you count the low-budget, which means a very confined location and only a handful of characters. But since that's what the movie's about (a small group of people in a remote location) that's not really a problem.Other than that the film delivers with: A serious, non-campy approach. Someone likened "Night Skies" to the "Friday the 13th" franchise with the exception that Jason is substituted for aliens. Although this is pretty accurate, "Night Skies" lacks the goofy entertaining vibe of most of the "Friday the 13th" sequels. In other words, the filmmakers and cast take the material serious. What would happen if a group of youths and a stranded man really came across some scary aliens and were abducted? This film shows you.A quality cast. Jason Connery is great as the sympathetic stranger with a troubled past. Jason is Sean's son, of course, and very reminiscent of Will Patton in "The Mothman Prophecies." Also on hand is Ashley Peldon; she's petite, beautiful and likable. Her character, Molly, senses something admirable and benevolent in the stranger, despite his past struggles. This shows that the writers at least tried to give the characters depth. The only unlikable character is Matt, the clichéd arrogant "alpha male" who thinks with his crotch and fists. All the actors do their part to convey a serious, frightening situation, not that I found the movie scary (though some may), but neither was I laughing (as with most of the "Friday the 13th" flicks).Although the soundtrack isn't all that noticeable it contributes to the serious, frightening vibe of the film. There's also a decent rock/metal song played during the closing credits "Dragon" by Feersum Ennjin, Paul D'Amour's band. Paul was the original bassist for Tool during the UNDERTOW period, which featured the devastatingly honest & potent "Sober." At around the hour mark I was thinking that this would be one of those lame alien-encounter movies that fail to deliver, but the final act gives you everything you might want in a movie of this nature. I won't say anymore. Let's just say that the film doesn't wuss out on the abduction factor and the F/X are pretty good.The film was shot in California (L.A. and Santa Clarita) and runs a lean 1 hour, 23 minutes, which is good since movies like this shouldn't overstay their welcome.FINAL WORD: "Night Skies" has a thin plot, confined locations and few characters, but it takes its subject seriously, has quality actors and, generally speaking, gives the viewer what you want from an alien-encounter flick.GRADE: B-
merklekranz
"Night Skies" is equally divided between a chatty, boring, first half, and a somewhat intriguing second half. The low budget is not that obvious as some of the effects are pretty good. The character development in the first half is strained, and the acting well below average. The second half is more forgiving since screaming and running through the woods is less challenging than trying to remember lines. Nevertheless, when you have nothing more than someone's repressed memories for a script, the finale is acceptable. I didn't hate it, but this film is far inferior to another low budget sci-fi "Night Feeders", which is award material compared to "Night Skies" - MERK
christibrany
I think if you are a fan of sci-fi or are interested in the UFO subject you will hands down find this an entertaining film. You are on the edge of your seat the entire time, it is very scary. That was what it was trying to do, be a thrilling film, and I think it got that down very well. Also the actors were not required to do much but I think for the budget and the 'level' of the actors, the acting was more than average and fit the film perfectly. IF you do not like sci-fi, you probably wont like this film ,but if you don't mind it, even if you are not a sci-fi or UFO fan, i think you can enjoy this scary and somewhat thoughtful film. The special effects were very good too, I don't think anything looked fake or cheesy at all. 8/10
tyranid_slayer
Last night there was absolutely nothing on TV but then there was this film on the horror channel. Night skies it was called i'd already read about it in fangoria once so i decided to watch it.The film was about phoenix lights that were seen march 13th 1997. The film starts quite slow until the point were it starts to build up some excitement. The aliens were quite menacing looking and the special effects were all rather good. What was most interesting about this film is that this was apparently based on true events but obviously some parts were added for a certain amount of scares.The film is not a must see but is quite unsettling and quite disturbing worth your time if you can be bothered.
