Star Wars: Revelations (Video 2005)

The last Jedi fight to survive when they are hunted by the Empire. Taking place between Episodes III and Episode IV

Director:

Shane Felux

Writers:

Dawn Cowings, Sarah Yaworsky

Stars:

Gina Hernandez, Karen Hammang, Holland Gedney

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gina Hernandez	...	Taryn Anwar
Karen Hammang	...	Zhanna 'The Emperor's Hand'
Holland Gedney	...	Raux Anwar
Frank Hernandez	...	Declan
Shane Felux	...	Cade / Boushh / Additional
Joe Lancaster	...	Zhanna's Aide / Trooper
Kevin Zabawa	...	Darth Vader / Keishing Officer
Jack Foley	...	Darth Vader (voice)
Errol Spat Oktan	...	Emperor Palpatine / Annoying Drunk / Biker Scout / Tie Pilot
Jonathan Thorpe	...	Emperor Palpatine (voice)
Zack Henderson	...	Vader's Aide / Imperial Guard 3
Nick Jamilla	...	Rogue 1 / Boushh
Jason Ruschell	...	Rogue 2
Mike Menez	...	Rogue 3
Steve Montes	...	Rogue 4

Storyline

Seers once shaped the path of the Jedi Order. But their visions grew unreliable and the Jedi came to distrust those with the ability. Seers hid their visions or left the Order forever. In the wake of the Temple's destruction a power struggle has emerged between Darth Vader, the Dark Lord of the Sith, and Zhanna, the Emperor's Hand. Each seek to eliminate the last of the Jedi and gain the Emperor's favor. Caught between them is one woman who cannot deny the truth of her visions as all race to possess an ancient Jedi secret.

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Plot Keywords:

fan film | star wars fan film

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Taglines:

The Rebellion Begins

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Panic Struck Productions

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$19,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Panic Struck Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

47 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Zhanna: Taryn, I know you're close to unlocking the secrets of Koran 3.
Taryn Anwar: That's right, Shanna. You taught me well.
Zhanna: There still may be a place for you in the Empire. The Seer is always...useful.
Taryn Anwar: My visions are my own now.

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Connections

References Blade Runner (1982)

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Soundtracks

"Club Music"
Composed by Patrick Reagan
Re-Mixed by Chris McMinn

User Reviews

Nice effort ... good things, and bad things

Well, first off I would just like to say that it was a very good effort. I hope they continue and improve. Things look very promising.

First, the good.

I loved the special effects. Not quite Lucas, but very few professionals ever are! Light saber duels looked convincing enough, though not as fast as in the professional movies.

Declan's ship. Nice design. It was a cool looking space vessel, even Lucas should take notes on this one.

The city, party scenes, storm troopers, all well done. Some quick clips obviously borrowed from the movies, with the tie fighters and pilots, but the whole layout had the look and feel of a professional movie. The sets, backdrops, and locations all looked professional.

The plot, I thought, was also well written. The names nicely thought out. The sophistication was there and the ideas interesting.

Very well done.

Now the bad.

The first thing I noticed was the actors. Now, I am no actor, and I am no Harrison Ford or Ewan Mcgreggor, but the actors and actresses just did not look convincing or anywhere close to professional. Now, don't get me wrong, I know this is an amateur production, but if they spent all that effort with the set designs, CGI, artwork, and realistic light saber duels and ship to ship combat, they should have also perhaps thought about better actors.

OK, I know I'll get flamed for this, but the actors were a little pudgy and not as attractive. The first scene cuts to Taryn in her ship. I am sorry, and I apologize to the actress, but she is just not visually stimulating. In fact, she looks so amateur in appearance that I shut off the clip and came back to it later after deciding to give it another chance. The make-up looked amateur, and she was just not .... charismatic. Yeah, I know, they are amateurs. But surely in the Stars Wars fan base there are better looking people and better actors who would jump at the chance for recognition. Of course, if it were just a garage project for fun, I could understand casting friends and neighbors, and I could accept that ... but, then there are those awesome special effects, CGI, space battles, space ships, so to even it out, they really needed attractive and charismatic actors. Maybe I am asking too much, but I thought that was what it lacked. There were extras who certainly looked more attractive.

Also, the main actors all looked a little flabby or less muscular than I believe a Jedi would look. I envision Jedi knights, or warriors, to be in a little more shape. Declan's beer gut was bulging, but then again perhaps this was realistic for a space smuggler type, though Harrison Ford was certainly the opposite.

The acting, at times was fair, and could pass as a low budget movie, but I have seen better acting in college plays and acting school productions.

I don't want to be two harsh, but what I see is a great effort with the look and feel, but a let down with the main characters due to their visibly amateurish abilities.

I compare this to Troops and IMPS where I thought the acting was definitely a step up, but then again they all wore armor and helmets! But, with better trained actors, this could turn into something! Looking forward to more from these people.