Sci-fi that's not a big budget, watered down, summer blockbuster (and that also isn't SyFy garbage) is often hard to find. Code 8 fills the niche of "decent sci-fi, decently done" pretty well. It covers some well-worn territory (mutant registration, police state dystopia, heisting, and gang politics), but it does it all well enough and with enough commitment from everyone involved to keep you vested. There's some genre tropes it rides, sure, but it's not so eye-rolling obvious you won't mind. I was generally surprised by Code 8, in a good way, and most sci-fi genre fans should also quite enjoy it.
Pretty simple and classic, but entertaining and efficient. The concept is nothing revolutionary, but still a nice touch to it.
X-Men vibes on the society, obviously, but here the parallel is made between powered people and immigrant workers, rather crudely I would say. They do the job, probably better with their powers, but can only work illegally, are harassed by the cops, and society wants to ban them. The way it's shown, it's like they can only work illegally in construction or become criminals, maybe that's a bit too much.
If apparently some (with money I guess) can work legally, why aren't there mind readers in the police, healers in hospitals, firemen that can control fire, muscle ones in the army, etc, etc. I mean, rich people can have powered kids too, and I'm guessing they're not treated this way. Could have been interesting to see this aspect, though it probably didn't fit in the narrative. Also if there is no work left for powered people because of automation, what about regular people ?
Main story is rather standard, small heists, a bit of action, betrayal between criminals, nothing fancy. I somehow had the whole Nia storyline the second she appears and coughs, so not much originality here either.
The power effects, the drones and robots look good enough, action scenes are well done. Nothing crazy but nothing to complain about.
Honestly, this movie was pretty good. The story and visuals were engaging and there was plenty of action to keep things going. My biggest complaint is really just the ending. There was so much left unexplained and didn't quite make sense. If I were the producer of this, I would've looked at the script and said: "This needs to be a series, not a movie." That way there would be more sufficient character development and truly satisfying ending.
i really enjoyed this movie. stephen and robbie were amazing. the only thing that i didn't love was the ending, felt a bit rushed. was definitely hoping to get a little more explanation there but other than that, awesome movie!!
First of all, its a pretty cool feeling knowing that you helped produce this film on indiegogo (or kickstarter, whichever one it was). I was impressed by how well made it was. It felt like a big budget movie.
Second, the story was great. A few things happened that I didn't expect to.
The only thing that I didn't like was the ending... It needed 5 more minutes to explain what the hell just happened. Connor said he's going to make things right. But nothing happened. He visits his mom's grave. Then what? He's back where he started, minus having a mom?
Did Garrett essentially replace Marcus with that deal?
Did Park not end up having powers? I definitely thought he was going to have powers.
So Nia got to visit her dad in prison. That's not really a happy ending for her, is it?
Maybe I missed something while I was watching...
I’m surprised at the low ratings for this film, I thought it was excellent.
It’s a simple tale, told well.
Lots of action from start to finish, great acting and production etc.
It’s a 90 minute film, but it seemed to be over very quickly; which shows how involved I was in the story.
It’s different, not predictable and I loved the simplicity of the story.
Great film!
So, the lone agent discovers the batch's refuge, and attacks. Omega sacrifices herself and surrenders - but the plan to have Crosshair tag the agent's ship fails.
I see a major conflict between Hunter, Wrecker and Crosshair in the future. And just who is the agent? I think it's Tech, honestly, a thoroughly brainwashed Tech. With no way to follow Omega now, is she going to end up like the children on Tantiss and has to rely on Emerie developing heart and conscience?
It is a good episode, not as strong as the previous but still good. It continued the more darker approach which I think serves the plot well. But the fate of the villagers doesn't get to me as much as the children's did. And them I didn't know until that episode.
And there is one bone I have to pick with the writing for this one. The Agent hides his radar echo but literally no one sees this ship coming in to an island that has basically unlimited view in each direction. That's the kind of detail that drives me nuts. It was also a bit to convinient how he managed to get the location from the pirate's ship. I, too, think it's Tech. If it were an unknown to this point character it would do nothing in terms of Drama. Because one thing I'm fairly sure about: this show won't close with a happy end.
This episode goes to a place where Star Wars rarely went in the past. We always assumed how evil Palpatine and his Empire was/is but actually seeing it hits harder then you think.
The atmosphere in this episode is really one of hopelessness and helplessness. Yes, it reminded me of the prison in "Andor" and maybe there is your glimmer of hope. Because they got out of that one.
Wow that was good, one of the better episodes this season. Reminded me of Andor. Really captures the loneliness and the quiet, controlled horror of the empire.
Amazing episode! Great twist with the Fulcrum agents. Sarah really impressed me in this episode, I think I might finally be warming up to her.
Also, poor Casey losing his toe like that LOL
The whole gang of Buy More continues to be hilarious.
Great episode! It was amazing seeing an episode that focused on Casey. He really has layers. Also the ending scene with Chuck and Ellie was so heartbreaking and sweet
Oh, very good - Ventress... but I still don't quite understand what's the problem with just testing Omega's midichlorian count. Does no one have the equipment for that, not even Ventress? I mean I'm thinking of Qui-Gon here who had no reason to have a testing device with him on Tatooine (and the Naboo cruiser who could actually run the test...).
What I just don't understand... if force-sensitivity were required to transfer Sidious' consciousness into a cloned body... then, why would he kill off anyone who's force-sensitive, even the children? With the purge he'd be sabotaging his own immortality project. So, I think what is needed is someone who's able to act as some kind of conduit for midichlorians, and apparently Omega fits that bill.
Once again, the animators taking Every. Single. Live-action. Producer. To. School.
Real blackout darkness without making the show difficult to watch. Every light source and shadow in this episode was premeditated. Even when characters were completely hidden by shadows, I could still see what was going on on a nine-year-old LCD. The entire episode took place on an island experiencing total overcast and yet everything still looked beautiful and colorful.
If a genie suddenly told me I had three wishes, my first wish might actually be that every human values and respects the ability to competently frame and light a scene!
As for the actual story... Asajj Ventress, Kraken Whisperer.
The way Ventress was so casually (re)introduced, and the way she relates to the Batchers was a real left-field play and I really liked it. And they finally said "Midi-chlorians" after being so cheeky for so long with M-count this, M-count that. Just say the word. It's not cursed or anything.
Another thing I really liked is how Crosshair gave Ventress his hand. Good Crosshair, you're LEARNING!
Omega's journey is about to get very heavy, and we are now at the half-way point for the final season. This whole series has been one bar higher than the animated Star Wars that came before, and this season has been so focused and devoid of any distractions. I'm so conflicted that this is the end, but I'm so pleased that this isn't the end for Filoni's animated Star Wars.
(I'm still holding my breath for a complete remaster of the original Clone Wars series using the current version of their animation engine.)
The best part of it was finding out that Casey was a choir boy!! LMAO
Also liked the sort of loyalty that the guys at Buy More had for Chuck LOL
Yeah, screw Jill.
Casey being a choir boy was great though.
Ohh background on Jeff!! Cool!
And Chuck being a hero was amazing!
Everytime Bryce pops up he ruins everything! Just when Sarah and Chuck were getting somewhere. I think Bryce is jealous even if he’s not wrong.
that was hilarious! Roan was quite the character
Great season premiere! Chuck was so smart and amazing, specially when he impersonated Carmichael!
Loved seeing that Casey really didn't want to kill Chuck, our nerd won over the big guy's heart
I liked that Gov just did a really good job and started to question things, instead of foolhardedly trying to pursue Luther through the entire thing. That made me like his character a lot more.
But Alice... oh Alice, why did you...
Some fine and unexpected character development. The ending was unbelievable and the song choice perfect. Even just seeing the genuine remorse from Ian about killing Zoe was so perfect, but yet his character still used something so atrocious to frame a strong friend.
I don't think anyone was asking for gator wrasslin' down on the bayou in Star Wars, but here we are.
Crosshair and Omega's moments are really carrying this season for me
So after all that they just let the rebellious clones walk away? I mean, anyone who has seen Rebels knows that Wolffe will eventually change sides, but did nobody else in his squad really had a problem with letting their #1 target walk away (Isn't "Good soldiers follow orders" still a thing due to the inhibitor chip?). How are they even going to explain that to their superiors? The resolution just felt poorly made.
What a gift though. "Happy birthday, here, have a dead girl's necklace, now let me rape you"
The wife's reaction has been talked about a lot, so I expected greatness, and I wasn't disappointed. It felt so genuine it tore me up.
Also I think latest (given you're deaf) at the point the police gets to the apartment you'd have to notice this is Great Britain - in an American TV show they'd have had the guns trained on him right away.
But omg... what an unfortunate ending.
best episode so far, got me hooked up to finish the whole series.
Good episode. Omega as target, Rex and the rogue clones distrusting Crosshair, the Empire's shadows i.e. brainwashed clones (which didn't work with Crosshair)...
This Alice angle is so US television. It's distracting. Now Luther even searches her help. I guess she will never be convicted for killing her parents - maybe the big twist will be she didn't do it in the first place ? Because other than that I really like the show. Would have been nice to have a straight forward crime show without any additional baggage.