Zodiac:
Signs Of The Apocalypse
(2014/Anchor Bay DVD)
Picture:
B- Sound: B- Extras: D Film: D
When
the Signs Align, The World Will End...
Not
to be confused with David Fincher's spellbinding masterpiece Zodiac
(reviewed elsewhere on this site), this is a sci-fi television film
with a cookie cutter plot and a charming cameo by Christopher Lloyd
(Back
to the Future).
Stop me if you've heard this concept before... when a mysterious
artifact is discovered, global catastrophes start to destroy
civilization. A rogue scientist attempts to decipher the symbols on
the artifact in an attempt to unlock its secrets and save humanity
from certain destruction. 2012,
Stargate, Armageddon, DaVinci Code
- anyone?
Directed
by W.D. Hogan, the film really tries to up the ante with an abundance
of digital effects shots that hurt the overall digital-esque look of
the film. The compositing just isn't there blending in with the
production values, giving the film a cheapened feel. The acting is
as lackluster as the concept, proving this as just another typical
direct-to-video yawn.
At
no point did I really feel for the characters and by the end of the
movie I wanted the asteroids to wipe out earth just so it would all
be over. Occasionally, there's a cool shot or two but ultimately
this would have benefited more as a trailer than actual film.
Presented
in standard definition with a 1.78:1 widescreen aspect ratio and a
lossy Dolby Digital track, there's nothing really special about the
transfer or anything really negative to say - it's basically on par
with what we have come to expect for DVD.
No
extras on this release either.
-
James Harland Lockhart V
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