36 reviews
Not bad actually
This film can be slow for some. The storyline is decent enough, and so is the acting. It did kept me glued and wondering and waiting for the truth to revealed. A relatively enjoyable film to watch on a slow or quiet afternoon or night.
A Low Budget Mind Bender
Ultrasound is a trippy sci Fi flick, but it doesn't use expensive CGI or action set pieces to blow your mind. Instead Ultrasound uses interesting writing and ideas and good character work, to mystify and intrigue. If your a fan of low budget films, than check out Ultrasound.
- bakergarrett
- Jun 19, 2022
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Satisfying, original sci-fi thriller for the thinking person
This film is not for people who prefer generic characters, straightforward plot lines and tidy conclusions. However, there's an intelligent concept at the root of it all and skilled execution for those who like to be kept on their toes with lot's of twists, and creative camera angles and scene transitions. Like some of the characters, the viewer is deliberately kept off balance at the beginning but for good narrative reason. Mixed but mostly excellent performances from the cast. Let's be honest, this film has been made on a low budget: some scenes could have done with another take, the "futuristic" devices are decidedly unfuturistic, and the pacing in the middle gets a little frustrating with too many revelatory scenes all at once towards the end etc. But the ending satisfies and leaves room for the viewer to ponder long after the final credits have run.
- hobbittall
- Mar 13, 2022
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6.6/10. Recommended
This is not a very good movie, it's flawed and sometimes the pacing makes you bored, especially in the middle.
However, these moments don't last long. Overall, it is a good sci fi movie, which does something rare: It doesn't leave questions unanswered. It's a solid movie with a strong script, not ambiguous like most of the movies nowadays. There is cohesion here, a beginning and an end.
Movie mysteries hold your interest and, most importantly, are being explained. Characters are likeable and you feel their agony.
Of course there are limitations due to low budget.
A good movie which most of sci fi fans will enjoy. 6.6/10.
However, these moments don't last long. Overall, it is a good sci fi movie, which does something rare: It doesn't leave questions unanswered. It's a solid movie with a strong script, not ambiguous like most of the movies nowadays. There is cohesion here, a beginning and an end.
Movie mysteries hold your interest and, most importantly, are being explained. Characters are likeable and you feel their agony.
Of course there are limitations due to low budget.
A good movie which most of sci fi fans will enjoy. 6.6/10.
- athanasiosze
- Mar 17, 2022
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Something New, could have been better
I would give extra points for the original story and concept. However the screenplay was bad. There were so many things the story couldn't justify. Also I think it would have been better if it revolved more on 'Art' because he was the coolest character in this one.
Nonetheless I didn't get bored and could watch the film completely so it's a 7 from me.
Nonetheless I didn't get bored and could watch the film completely so it's a 7 from me.
- dmudgal-84149
- Apr 6, 2022
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All Over The Place
This movie simply had too many plots with poor delivery of the story that leaves you confused in the end. The story is simple enough to understand after you pay attention but the story telling is not smooth and there seems to be multiple plots thrown in the mix that would have been better to cut out. The movie overall to me was a mess to watch. An interesting mess but a mess none the less.
The director and writers should have stuck to one plot and cut off the fat. In a movie with twist and turns that would have been a better approach instead of throwing in subplots that added little to nothing but confusions to the story that in the end go unexplained or even forgotten.
Next time just stick to the main plot.
The director and writers should have stuck to one plot and cut off the fat. In a movie with twist and turns that would have been a better approach instead of throwing in subplots that added little to nothing but confusions to the story that in the end go unexplained or even forgotten.
Next time just stick to the main plot.
Looked promising, but flopped with the convoluted amateur screenplay.
It's one of those films that hold your attention, expecting something great to ultimately happen, only to be let down with a cluttered, convoluted, incoherent and incohesive story. There was just no reward, and it looked like a bunch of screenplays were thrown in the shredder then randomly taped together. It tried too hard to be smart, and lost focus on any character development to align with the story. Then add the terrible pacing to the convoluted plot's 103 min runtime, and you'll be begging for something thrilling to happen quick so the film can end. Why would the producers hire an amature writer in his first screenplay, and not at least have a seasoned writer look it over? Schroeder's directing was adequate, but what stood out was the cinematography and score. The only convincing performances were Kartheiser, Lopez and Qualley. Everyone else, especially Wool, were stale and seemed amateurish. Maybe part blame goes to Schroeder's failure to direct his cast properly. It's too bad, this film had tons of potential. It's a 6/10 from me.
- Top_Dawg_Critic
- Mar 31, 2022
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Could have been good but ruined by a terrible script.
This movie is a complete mess. It starts off good but then goes off the rails about halfway through. The actors did a good job but no amount of good acting can save such a terrible script. Theres too many plot holes & by the end too many things were left unclear, leaving the audience to guess whats going on. Its not real sci-fi either. They would have been better off making a thriller.
- millordrak
- Mar 25, 2022
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Oooook...
No Point
No point to this confusing story as it jumped between characters, scenes and themes. Something about some mysterious people (possible corporate/military/research) and giving birth, and sound to control (hypnotize) people. Ending? Who knows.
- westsideschl
- Jul 8, 2022
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This is a Gem
I thought the premise was interesting and so I gambled and spent the $6 to watch it. I'm glad I did as this movie is much better than it's current rating. The acting is excellent the story is original and it moves along farely quickly. This is that movie you hope to happen upon whenever you choose something you are unfamiliar with.
Intriguing plot that is twisted and original
A play on the mind with inception-like deception. Layers and layers of mind boggling scenes and plot twists. All convoluted together in a story that makes sense at the end, yet leaves the viewer guessing. It deserves a 7 star because very few movies with unknown actors and actresses have left such an impression about the horrors, dangers and wonders of hypnosis. It makes one wonder. Have we ever been hypnotized in some sublimal form before?
- tionghao-744-810001
- Aug 8, 2022
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Gave it 40 minutes and it got worse with each minute.
Gave it 40 minutes and it got worse with each minute. What's the movie even about? Is it meant to be quirky? Was it being clever. It was just dull and I couldn't be bothered watching it. At least have a hot chick in it. My god there was nothing to see here. Just move along. Gave it 40 minutes and it got worse with each minute. What's the movie even about? Is it meant to be quirky? Was it being clever. It was just dull and I couldn't be bothered watching it. At least have a hot chick in it. My god there was nothing to see here. Just move along. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. It's really boring with no redeeming qualities.
Almost a masterpiece
Not Bad!
This Movie Tried To Be Atmospheric With All The Scene Changes, Was It?, It Was!, And Thrilling, Did I Enjoy It? I Did! And If You Can Understand It You May Like It Also, This Movie Isn't For Everyone But I Would Recommend It And The Acting Was Very Well Acted!
Yuck
Vincent Karthieser is one of the worst actors of our generation. He's neither powerful or commanding. He's neither believable or convincing. If put into a villainous role: he fails. If put into a gray worm suit and asked to wiggle around: he'd still fail to convey what a worm feels or fears.
Time and time again this person is cast as something he isn't. Maybe it's time to stop casting him altogether as an actor because then I'd believe that role: a person who can't act who tries time and time again to act.
It's a sad pathetic world we live in where Vincent Karthieser gets paid more than doctors just to pretend to act. This film is trash because of Vincent Karthieser. If you want to see him in his prime as a person who can't act casted as an actor to play a villain: go watch Titans. HORRIFIC.
Maybe it's time for Vincent to get casted as Vincent. Can't wait for hollywood to think he's the next Willy Wonka or James Bond. You know it's bound to happen...
Time and time again this person is cast as something he isn't. Maybe it's time to stop casting him altogether as an actor because then I'd believe that role: a person who can't act who tries time and time again to act.
It's a sad pathetic world we live in where Vincent Karthieser gets paid more than doctors just to pretend to act. This film is trash because of Vincent Karthieser. If you want to see him in his prime as a person who can't act casted as an actor to play a villain: go watch Titans. HORRIFIC.
Maybe it's time for Vincent to get casted as Vincent. Can't wait for hollywood to think he's the next Willy Wonka or James Bond. You know it's bound to happen...
- michael-561-692892
- Nov 3, 2022
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Underrated psychological thriller
- dopamaxnootropics
- Dec 15, 2023
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who are the positive reviewers?
Had a bit laugh then turned off after 20 mins.
Everything is bad about this film, if you like *its so bad its good* then give it a go oterwise avoid for the love of zeus!!!
Everything is bad about this film, if you like *its so bad its good* then give it a go oterwise avoid for the love of zeus!!!
Weak
- imdb-392-492467
- Jan 19, 2024
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Original and well constructed
The film is quite unlike most films in that it keeps you in the dark and doesn't spoon-feed the plot. I thought it was a really well made low budget film with a truly original script. The film is quite mind-bending and I can see why some people might not like it, but it is really worth watching to the end. I would say it's one of the best low budget films I've seen as the script and direction is really quite unique.
- nick-kelly-104-817149
- Mar 14, 2022
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WTF
My whole review consists of one star and three letters as a comment. I will tell you soon what my three-lettered comment is. Any second now... Oh, here it is: WTF??? Stopped watching after first 15 minutes.
- publicemaildump
- Mar 13, 2022
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More liberal hogwash
Literally pointless and uses "conservative" characters to drive along a plot about brainwashing and how pregnancy is essentially a cancer and only brought about by brainwashing and coercion. More liberal dribble. Yawn.
- pneal-08233
- Aug 12, 2022
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Nice twist on a tired concept
Nice premise, great acting, interesting dialogue, and overall a solid twist on an old concept. The film never felt over-stylized or artsy, no pseudophilosophy, just human emotions. Loved spotting some of the details as well.
This has the potential to become a good series for streaming, I hope this idea can be elaborated on, mainly due to the fact of how open-ended it felt.
Overall, while the ending still left me somewhat confused (in terms of the chain of events and how these were connected), I thoroughly enjoyed this.
Definitely could recommend this to low-budget sci-fi/thriller fans.
This has the potential to become a good series for streaming, I hope this idea can be elaborated on, mainly due to the fact of how open-ended it felt.
Overall, while the ending still left me somewhat confused (in terms of the chain of events and how these were connected), I thoroughly enjoyed this.
Definitely could recommend this to low-budget sci-fi/thriller fans.
Sci-fi pulp done well.
I enjoyed the way this movie unfolds. Scenes are obtuse and fragmented for the first half, then the plot slowly comes into focus. The story is a darkly comic psycho-sci-fi that gets a bit silly, yet manages to sustain a serious and mysterious tone thanks to some excellent acting, editing, music and direction.
It doesn't tackle any 'big' subjects, it's having fun with plot and structure while telling a shaggy dog story. Any explanation would contain spoilers - putting it together is kinda the point. The person I saw it with didn't have a clue what was going on and got frustrated, so fair warning that it requires attention.
The last act lets it down a little, mainly due to budget restraints. The sets and lighting aren't fit for purpose in a few of the 'actiony' scenes and it would have worked better with a more cerebral, or at least cunning, ending. Still, it's a genuinely creative and interesting little movie.
It doesn't tackle any 'big' subjects, it's having fun with plot and structure while telling a shaggy dog story. Any explanation would contain spoilers - putting it together is kinda the point. The person I saw it with didn't have a clue what was going on and got frustrated, so fair warning that it requires attention.
The last act lets it down a little, mainly due to budget restraints. The sets and lighting aren't fit for purpose in a few of the 'actiony' scenes and it would have worked better with a more cerebral, or at least cunning, ending. Still, it's a genuinely creative and interesting little movie.
- Victor_Fallon
- Oct 2, 2022
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Interesting Concept of Playing with Reality
- Reviews_of_the_Dead
- Mar 21, 2022
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