Parallels

2015

Action / Sci-Fi

16
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled43%
IMDb Rating6.01014645

Plot summary


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Constance Wu Photo
Constance Wu as Polly
Jessica Rothe Photo
Jessica Rothe as Beatrix Carver
Mark Hapka Photo
Mark Hapka as Ronan Carver
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710.41 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 23 min
P/S 0 / 5
1.34 GB
1920*1072
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 23 min
P/S 1 / 4

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Michael_Reed7 / 10

Obviously a series...

I really liked this concept, and the cast is solid. I think the writing is a bit forced from time to time, but that's to be expected with the material, cast, etc...overall, I enjoyed the show.

I do believe, however, that this script was clearly written to be episodic. This 'movie' feels more like an extended pilot. Obviously this entire concept is open-ended to be episodic. It's set up perfectly for it. I was very let down to find it wasn't a pilot--I actually thought I was watching a pilot all the way up until my Google searching after the 'show.' Sad. I hope they continue this idea...if they don't I think the movie should have been written differently.

I think if done correctly this could continue to be a fun show with endless possibilities...or it could be totally ruined by bad writing. I hope they pick this up and run with it, and keep it somewhat hard sci-fi.

Reviewed by MartinHafer6 / 10

Let's hope that they re-tool this and try again.

This film was just released to Netflix and Amazon. However, it's not exactly a film--it's the pilot for a series that the networks didn't pick up. Because of this, the show has no solution for the big mystery--and that might not set well with most viewers.

The film begins with three folks arriving at a strange office building, as they were told to be there at a certain time. However, the place looks odd inside to say the least--with no furnishings and graffiti all over the place. After the lights inside start flashing, the trio go outside--and they find a DIFFERENT Earth. It's the same place and time but it's an alternate world. And, they find that there is a woman inside the building and she has been traveling this way for some time and she joins them in surveying this alternate world. But, unfortunately, this parallel world sucks--as it's had a lot of nuclear blasts and the planet is ruled by gangs. What's next? See the show...or not.

I liked the idea of the show and a lot of cool things are revealed in this pilot. Unfortunately, it's hard to tell just how good it is since it leaves so much unanswered. Additionally, the original three often seem incredibly stupid...I mean REALLY stupid. So often, their new friend has to keep them from just blundering into new situations and common sense is NOT something any of them seem to possess. I could see that the essence of an excellent "Sliders"- like show is there but it could use a bit of a re-write and polishing. Hopefully someone who is somebody also will realize this and consider a second pilot, as the idea COULD work well.

Reviewed by Sleepin_Dragon6 / 10

Interesting concept, a wee bit flat.

A brother and sister are given a cryptic message by their father 'get to the building,' joined by their neighbour Harry. Not knowing their dad's whereabouts, Harry informs them that he'd been seen with some men. Stepping into a building a news clipping had led them to, the strangest thing happens the three step outside and all is not as it was, the streets now look post apocalyptic, decayed and damaged, only their building remained untouched, they've move to a parallel version of Earth. They begin to question why their dad sent them there, theorising about events, they are joined by Polly, a girl that knows more then she let's out, she gives an indication of events, the building jumps every 36 hours, they need to stay alive and be there to return home. They also try an track their dad down.

Very interesting premise, the concept was excellent, to some extent it delivers, the acting was pretty good, although the Harold character was rather nauseating. Brother and Sister Ronan and Beatrix are interesting, and the delve into their family problems is interesting. Some interesting bits, some of the parallel Earth differences are good, imaginative. The Ryugyong Hotel looks crazy enough to feature.

It didn't really feel like a movie, it felt like a TV series pilot, but it was interesting enough, quite enjoyable, don't be surprised if a TV series follows soon. Somehow it felt a little short.

6/10 Imaginative, just not engaging or action packed enough.

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