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[unlurking]

Originally Posted by JD10367

I think an inherent problem with it, which had this effect, is the same problem "After Earth" will have, and "Cast Away" had: it's hard for a film with few characters to hold attention and effect.

Have to disagree. I loved Cast Away, and Moon was an absolutely epic film. Science fiction fans should be used to smaller casts. Alien and 2001: A Space Odyssey were slow paced, small casts that were fantastic. Post-apocalyptic pretty much requires smaller casts. The Road was an incredible flick, and Children of Men and the two "28" films were good.

I admit I have a problem separating the actor from the character, but I'll probably see this anyway. Freeman is one of my favorite actors.

[bowener]

Originally Posted by unlurking

Have to disagree. I loved Cast Away, and Moon was an absolutely epic film. Science fiction fans should be used to smaller casts. Alien and 2001: A Space Odyssey were slow paced, small casts that were fantastic. Post-apocalyptic pretty much requires smaller casts. The Road was an incredible flick, and Children of Men and the two "28" films were good.

I admit I have a problem separating the actor from the character, but I'll probably see this anyway. Freeman is one of my favorite actors.

Not really a spoiler, but Freeman is on screen 15 minutes... maybe.