I was very unimpressed at the start and the acting was subpar, very stilted with a questionable script. Turning OFF subtitles was actually important. It's a bit cringe when you realize you're reading the lines in your head more believably than the actors are.

But things did get better. Learning about how this film came to be definitely got me thinking less critically toward it. Taking a step back and letting it exist as a purely indie film with some cheesy lines and silly visual effects allowed me to enjoy it enough to finish watching it. The first 17 minutes were the weakest in my opinion but once past them the story was fine. I don't know if they'll actually make the teased sequel but I would watch it.

This film is sci-fi Indy at its finest the movie has really good pacing with a really nice runtime and a cast that you can tell is having the time of their life. I would recommend this for most families that love science-fiction i.e. Star Wars or guardians of the Galaxy and for an indie this could be a cult classic. The special effects work is great and Patton Oswalt as Mead is very lovable much like an R2-D2.

Great sci- fi /space adventure movie for the entire family. Adults as well as kids will enjoy this one. Patton Oswalt is perfect as the voice of MEAD and Robert Picardo plays the sinister Admiral Gillette perfectly while adding a bit of his own brand of humor to the character. Great special effects and an awesome soundtrack add to an already great movie! Don't miss this one!