Captive State Movie Review

“ Captive State Click to look into! >> Read More... ” was scripted by  Erica Beeney and Rupert Wyatt Rupert Wyatt is an English screenwriter and movie >> Read More... . Rupert Wyatt directed the film. David Crockett and Rupert Wyatt produced the film with Participant Media and Lightfuse & Getaway. Alex Disenhof cranked the camera, and Andrew Groves edited the film. Rob Simonsen It is mostly seen that actors who make their debut >> Read More... composed the music. Focus Features distributed the film. The film features John Goodman John Goodman took birth in St. Louis, Missouri. Hi >> Read More... , Ashton Sanders, Jonathan Majors, Colson Baker, Vera Farmiga She’s considered to be a Hollywood horror-empress. >> Read More... , Alan Ruck, Kevin Dunn Kevin Dunn was born on 24 August 1956 in Chicago, >> Read More... , David J. Height, Madeline Brewer Madeline Brewer is an American actress, born on 1 >> Read More... , James Ransone James Ransone is an American actor/musician. He wa >> Read More... , Yasen Peyankov, Rene L. Moreno, Avery Lee, Caitlin Ewald, Ben Daniela, Lawrence Grimm, Guy Van Swearingen, Chronicle Ganawah, Eric C. Lynch, D. B. Sweeney, Kevin J. O’Connor, KiKi Layne and Marc Grapey.

Plot

In Captive State, due to the massive invasion of aliens, Drummond’s family attempts to escape. But unfortunately, they were captured by aliens. Aliens killed the parents and left out their children, Gabriel and Rafe.  This all happened in 2019. In the present 2027, aliens rule over the earth. Human beings are supposed to live in the resisted area where they are monitored by aliens. Closed Zones are the  underground areas for the aliens. In this area, high government officials are allowed. Gabriel Drummond has been questioned by William Mulligan. William is Chicago Police Special Branch Commander. He believes the Phoenix resistance group will not sit silently and will do something against aliens. To protect aliens, Gabriel is questioned about the Phoenix. Gabriel is working in the Phoenix group, where his brother Rafe is the leader of the resistance. What are they going to do? Will they be able to protect Earth from aliens? Does William able to win over Phoenix? The rest of the story deals with it.

Star Performance

John Goodman, as Detective William Mulliga, did an incredible performance in the movie. He did a fantastic acting in the film. The audience will be surprised to know how his character develops towards the film’s end. The audience will be thrilled to know his real intention in the end. Ashton Sanders, as Gabriel Drummond, did a fantastic performance in the movie. He shows the nature of a young brother who wants to help his older brother. He dared to stand against the aliens. Jonathan Majors, as Rafe Drummond did, excellently portrayed a strong leader. His determination to protect the earth from aliens was perfect. Everything about him was brilliant. Vera Farmiga as Jane Doe played a significant role.  She hides her real identity to protect the group. All the other actors were as good as the main lead actor.

Analysis

The storyline of the film was great, creepy, horrifying, and scary. The film focuses on how the invasion of foreign organisms will affect earthlings. The film is a future oriental film. The thriller nature of the film is maintained from the start till the end. Supernatural elements like the aliens are shown in the movie.  The background scenes were brilliantly framed. The editing and cinematography were well structured. The background music and songs play a significant role in the film. The dialogues were excellent. It shows political power influence in the world despite an alien invasion. Politicians’ belief in serving the powerful rather than saving weak people was well demonstrated in the film. The storyline was a fresh concept but not much exciting as expected from a science thriller film. There was a lack of clarity in the narration.

What’s There?

• The film uses a science thriller concept significantly.
• The film did not go beyond the theme.
• The film had fresh concepts.

What’s Not There?

• The movie is full of confusion.

• The storyline of the film is boring.

Verdict

If you want to watch science thriller film, you can watch this film. It will be as much as you expected but still a good watch as the star cast did a great job in acting.