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sebastian andres o There are films that sometimes fall on bad luck and must deal with the entanglements they bring. This is what happened to Long Distance, a film directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, which suffered a pandemic after its production and a lack of opportunities in the release calendar, which has led to its release only in Vietnam for the time being. However, it has been released in its VOD version and is worth revisiting, as it is an entertaining science fiction offering with clear references to great classics about space travel and deadly creatures lurking on a godforsaken planet. Starring Anthony Ramos, Naomi Scott, and Zachary Quinto, the film takes us through a crash-landing, where an asteroid drilling engineer ends up on an alien planet and must find a sole survivor. To do so, he must confront the mysteries this new planet holds. The film has good intentions and a good direction. Between the science fiction, the visual effects, and the comedic undertones, it makes this pastime at least enjoyable. It's not that its result elevates it directly to the best of the genre, but it does have its small moments that remind you of films like Alien, Prometheus, or Red Planet. Anthony Ramos carries the weight on his shoulders, providing the necessary nuances for us to connect with his character. Meanwhile, Naomi Scott delivers more serious moments throughout most of her performance, leading to a fairly decent climax where the film truly realizes its ambition to be an interesting offering for all genre fans. Its good photography work by Jeff Cutter and its music by Steven Price nuance a film that makes you feel the unknown and that also goes for the design of its creatures that are quite well achieved and terrifying. It's a film that has had bad luck, but it's been rescued from its oblivion and is worth giving a chance, especially if you're a fan of science fiction horror; it's a great weekend pastime. Correct, acceptable and well directed. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/13/25 Full Review Plinio V Good movie I really enjoyed the ending and the performance of the wildling Kristofer Hivju: :) Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review Tina K It has many suspenseful and heart-pounding moments. I liked it overall! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Ryan K I was definitely entertained. Typical paint by numbers alien action movie and that will keep you on your toes and even provide a good jump scare. Don’t expect anything you haven’t seen before with this type of movie just sit back and enjoy it ! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/03/25 Full Review Joe P I was surprised at the low rating. I mean it’s not Aliens (the movie) by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a fun ride. Unlike some of the other reviews,I found the two main characters to be entertaining. Anthony Ramos really captured the ordinary guy stuck in a horrific situation. Naomi Scott, pretty much a voice on the radio for half the movie, also had normal reactions to her situation. Creature and special effects were good and I was rooting for the main characters. Zachary Quinto managed some good comic relief as L.E.O.N.A.R.D. All in all, worth a watch! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/02/25 Full Review Joe W Also known as "Long Distance." The two main characters act like idiots. A little bit of mature dialog would have added a couple of stars. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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