Life on Earth is rapidly destroyed except for a small area in Eastern Europe.Life on Earth is rapidly destroyed except for a small area in Eastern Europe.Life on Earth is rapidly destroyed except for a small area in Eastern Europe.
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- TriviaThis movie was produced as a series of 6 episodes, with a total running time of close to 300 minutes.
- GoofsIn a second almost all people drop dead. But when the tanks go down the freeway, there are no cars on the road.
- Crazy creditsWith the exception of a word here and there, the end credits are completely in Russian, making them useless in garnering more information about the film's production.
- Alternate versionsThe original Russian version runs for approx. 153 minutes. For the export version the running time was reduced to approx. 127 minutes. Additionally, there is a 6-part TV version which runs for approx. 296 minutes.
- ConnectionsReferences Predator (1987)
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Written and Performed by Mike Shinoda
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Very good and well made... and original story.
A very involving and rather original plot, with suspense until the end. Kept me watching every scene till the end.
The computer generated effects are very good (some bits, impressive) and the acting is good -- although I saw a typically flatter English-dubbed version, which is never my choice.
The science aspects are understated, and overwhelmed by the abundant action and violence; but underneath there is a well written story with many turns.
I would have liked more effort and footage about the actual sci-fi story, which is the best part and rather original (vs. Hollywood clichés). That would have made the film more intellectually interesting, with a deeper understanding of the characters and their motives -- but seems like the direction intended to make it an "action flick".
There is also a slight low-budget feeling, when they clearly had the ability to avoid that, filling very few gaps.
All considered, enjoyable; especially if you want action.
The computer generated effects are very good (some bits, impressive) and the acting is good -- although I saw a typically flatter English-dubbed version, which is never my choice.
The science aspects are understated, and overwhelmed by the abundant action and violence; but underneath there is a well written story with many turns.
I would have liked more effort and footage about the actual sci-fi story, which is the best part and rather original (vs. Hollywood clichés). That would have made the film more intellectually interesting, with a deeper understanding of the characters and their motives -- but seems like the direction intended to make it an "action flick".
There is also a slight low-budget feeling, when they clearly had the ability to avoid that, filling very few gaps.
All considered, enjoyable; especially if you want action.
- andletlive
- Oct 4, 2021
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- The Blackout: Invasion Earth
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- Budget
- RUR 8,778,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $2,794,392
- Runtime2 hours 7 minutes
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- 2.39:1
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