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Survivor

  • 20142014
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.0/10
2.1K
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Danielle C. Ryan in Survivor (2014)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
During their search for a habitable planet the last living humans crash-land on a barren world, inhabited by bloodthirsty aliens and mysterious post-apocalyptic warriors.During their search for a habitable planet the last living humans crash-land on a barren world, inhabited by bloodthirsty aliens and mysterious post-apocalyptic warriors.During their search for a habitable planet the last living humans crash-land on a barren world, inhabited by bloodthirsty aliens and mysterious post-apocalyptic warriors.
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2.1K
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  • Director
    • John Lyde
  • Writer
    • John Lyde
  • Stars
    • Danielle C. Ryan
    • Kevin Sorbo
    • Rocky Myers
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  • Director
    • John Lyde
  • Writer
    • John Lyde
  • Stars
    • Danielle C. Ryan
    • Kevin Sorbo
    • Rocky Myers
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    • 39User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    Danielle C. Ryan in Survivor (2014)
    Danielle C. Ryan in Survivor (2014)
    Rocky Myers in SURVIVOR
    Rocky Myers in SURVIVOR
    Kevin Sorbo and Danielle C. Ryan in Survivor (2014)

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    Danielle C. Ryan
    Danielle C. Ryan
    • Kate Mitraas Kate Mitra
    • (as Danielle Chuchran)
    Kevin Sorbo
    Kevin Sorbo
    • Captain Hunteras Captain Hunter
    Rocky Myers
    Rocky Myers
    • Roganas Rogan
    Ruby Jones
    Ruby Jones
    • Nidalas Nidal
    Melanie Stone
    Melanie Stone
    • Hayleyas Hayley
    Blake Webb
    Blake Webb
    • Westonas Weston
    Abigail Mason
    Abigail Mason
    • Anneas Anne
    Andrew Dee Jones
    Andrew Dee Jones
    • Snarlas Snarl
    • (as Andy Jones)
    Paul D. Hunt
    Paul D. Hunt
    • Bunyonas Bunyon
    James C. Morris
    James C. Morris
    • Snickeras Snicker
    Braxton McAllister
    Braxton McAllister
    • Gorgonas Gorgon
    Nicola Posener
    Nicola Posener
    • Computer Systemas Computer System
    • (voice)
    Cathy Tidwell
    Cathy Tidwell
    • Survivor & Warrioras Survivor & Warrior
    Dave Bresnahan
    Dave Bresnahan
    • Crew Memberas Crew Member
    • (uncredited)
    Deborah Lee Douglas
    • Deborahas Deborah
    • (uncredited)
    Phillip Estes
    Phillip Estes
    • Scavengeras Scavenger
    • (uncredited)
    Paddy Wallace
    Paddy Wallace
    • Johnnyas Johnny
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Lyde
    • Writer
      • John Lyde
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    • Trivia
      This movie was funded through a Kickstarter campaign. If you donated enough money, you could be listed as an Associate Producer.
    • Goofs
      In an early voice-over it is stated that when the Earth fell out of orbit, particle accelerators were used to try to reset it. There is no reason why the Earth's orbit - or that of any other planet - should suddenly change, but even accepting this for the sake of the film, particle accelerators would be totally useless to try to correct the situation. They only move particles - sub-atomic particles - and even at speeds close to that of light, their mass is so tiny that they would no effect on the Earth's movements.

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    Top review
    5/10
    Familiar and predictable, but passably entertaining
    It's okay.

    Early scenes feel rather perfunctory. The protagonist's inner thoughts are voiced as a monologue providing exposition; training sequences are mildly ham-handed. A stand-in father figure offers kernels of wisdom and substituted affection, and this all transpires within 10-15 minutes to get to the bulk of the narrative.

    Once the plot begins, John Schafer's music, while suitable, immediately evokes greater drama and thrills than the fast pace allows us to naturally feel. That pace also means that action scenes and story beats feel forced, and not organic. The extraordinary capabilities of protagonist Kate, honed through training, are impressive - but maybe too much so to be believable. In fact, the course of events feels so ordered - fabricated - that 'Survivor' begins to seem as though it were written like a videogame. For much of the film, moments take place not out of genuine narrative flow, but because it's what the experience demands. As two prime examples, consider the sheer amount of time devoted to shots of Kate running, or climbing, and the direly casual reveal of the plot twist that comes with about one-third left.

    A plot twist, mind you, that we saw coming pretty early on, and which pointedly echoes older, very recognizable sci-fi tales or horror flicks.

    Still, some stunts and shots look particularly good; fight sequences are actually pretty fun in their choreography. Fine costume design, props, hair, and makeup build the suspension of disbelief we may otherwise have difficulty sustaining for lack of meaningful engagement, and the filming locations are pretty swell. Visual effects are a bit of a mixed bag, yet so long as a character is simply interacting with an aspect realized with computer graphics, and not wholly immersed in an artificial environment, the result is fair in execution.

    The cast is mostly adequate in their performances, presumably limited by the directness of John Lyde's screenplay and direction. It's unfortunate that the most capable actor involved (Melanie Stone) has little time on screen in a small supporting role. If nothing else, lead Danielle C. Ryan demonstrates enough potential that I wouldn't mind seeing more of her pictures.

    For all its flaws, 'Survivor' is modestly entertaining. The story is rushed, and derivative, but still satisfactory enough to hold our attention. The ending - as ham-handed, if in a different way, as the beginning - nonetheless feels rewarding. The film is put together reasonably well; it works, on its chosen level.

    And that's the key. There's no question that this is a few steps below a production backed by a major studio, and even other projects originating in crowdfunding have managed their resources better. Anyone coming across 'Survivor' is sure to already know what to anticipate. But if you're willing to accept the limitations of one picture's construction, just as we accept bad science for the sake of the premise, then the feature becomes something we can just sit back and enjoy without actively attending to it.

    It's not the most fulfilling ride in the world, and I can honestly say I hoped to like it more than I do. Still, if you're looking for a sci-fi action thriller and aren't especially discerning in your preferences, 'Survivor' is enjoyable enough if you come across it.
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    • Release date
      • July 23, 2014 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ölümüne Takip
    • Filming locations
      • Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Arrowstorm Entertainment
      • Mainstay Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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