Thursday, May 16, 2013

Population: 2 (2012, Gil Luna)

"Population: 2" is a decent post-apocalyptic melodrama. The timeline frequently switches from flashbacks of a pregnant woman happily expecting a baby to her in the present, surviving alone in a world nuked of all other life. The source of the population's demise is apparently political corruption. Apparently, there's this giant corporation that is doling out "habitats" that can only accommodate so many people, so it seems that the woman's husband has to make a difficult decision is regards to his wife and their unborn child...

I enjoyed this flick for the most part. It's slow and not the most original take on the whole post-apocalyptic world set-up, but they did quite a good job considering it's rather 'tight' budget. The lifeless landscapes are well done and the film is just shot really well. The main actress, Suzanne Tufan, pulls off a pretty stellar performance as the lone scavenger amidst a world reduced to rubble in the way she convey's that crushing loneliness and despair.


So again, don't expect "Omega Man" type shit cuz this thing is a much more demure take on that whole concept. It's slow, but it's paced just right and has a VERY modest run-time. I'd certainly recommend it. Hit up http://moontribestudios.com for a copy.

1 comment:

  1. Got DVD from $ Tree... Worth the buck. Obama was President in 2012...

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