Film Review #019 - 65 (2023)
The "65" (2023) is a sci-fi movie directed and written by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. The pilot Mills (Adam Driver) crashes on a strange planet. He is stuck on an Earth from 65 million years ago. Now, Mills and the only other survivor, Koa (Ariana Greenblatt), have to explore the unknown place full of dangerous dinosaur-like creatures, with only one chance to survive. At its core, "65" is a complex narrative about survival on one hand. It revolves around two characters struggling to survive on a planet inhabited by dinosaur-like creatures. The tension between the characters adds somewhat depth to the plot, as their dialogue changes from not trusting each other to possibly working together. The movie cleverly introduces a plot twist in their interactions, adding depth to the narrative. However, even though the visual storytelling is complex, the story itself sometimes feels empty and leaves the viewer wanting more, but I felt there was something specific behind th...