Native

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Native

2016

1h 26m

Sci-Fi

Drama

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Two scientists are sent on a mission to a faraway planet after a mysterious transmission from space.

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Kim Newman

Empire Magazine

A mix of intelligent fringe theatre and pulp science-fiction, this isn't going to work for everyone -- but it's ambitious, unusual and thought-provoking.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 5, 2023

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

It's elegant and weird.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 5, 2023

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Allan Hunter

Daily Express (UK)

Graves and Kendrick give their all to an intriguing, resourceful but underwhelming production.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 5, 2023

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

With this sci-fi concept, the writer/director Daniel Fitzsimmons means to say something about the human condition, but the fact his characters aren't human makes the story too arbitrary to have pathos.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 5, 2023

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Nikki Baughan

The List

For a story concerned with exploring the furthest reaches of both space and the human mind, Native is both derivative and bland.

Rated: 1/5

Jun 5, 2023

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Jamie East

The Sun (UK)

The ideas are all there, but what it has in premise, it lacks it delivery.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 5, 2023

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N t

It was difficult to understand what was happening so I lost interest after about 20 minutes.It could have been such an exciting premise for a film.It was possibly trying to be esoteric when it should have been awe inspiring and imaginative.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/20/24

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Pete B

Love science fiction of all types. Found this movie very boring. Give it a chance if u want. I turned it off after 12 minutes.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/14/24

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peter m

A film that explores the human condition, our conections with each other and our sense of belonging. Although not without it's flaws, it's an interesting journey.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Celeste C

Sounded interesting but turned out abysmal. Telepathy is an interesting plot device with a lot of potential; sadly, it does not translate well to the screen here. A teary monologue right off the bat from a new and unfamiliar character I'm not (yet) emotionally invested in was awkward, too. Not to mention it's visually rather boring—at least for the first 23 minutes, which is as far as I got before I gave up.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

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Ray K

Honestly, I'm a bit of a science fiction buff, and I'm not the sort who needs space battles and noises and outer space, but this movie truly board me to tears. Great plot and storyline, but actually poorly acted and just not enough flesh in the movie to draw any interest. Nothing confusing about this movie, and fairly easy to follow, just extremely boring! Good idea, but barely reached any goal that was aimed for. Seriously, avoid this movie. You'll thank me, I promise!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/09/23

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Sarah O

Unusual. Weird. I liked it because it was different.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/12/23

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Synopsis

Two scientists are sent on a mission to a faraway planet after a mysterious transmission from space.

Director: Daniel Fitzsimmons
Producer: Neil Atkinson, Jim Fitzsimmons, Jennifer Handorf
Screenwriter: Daniel Fitzsimmons, Neil Atkinson
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 17, 2018
Runtime: 1h 26m

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