Shockwave Darkside

Germany / USA • 2014 • 90m •

• Directed by: Jay Weisman. • Starring: Mei Melançon, Bill Sage, Sonequa Martin-Green, Rich Ceraulo, Alexander Cendese, Elwaldo Baptiste, James Barrett, Brianne Blessing, Cynthia Braga, Kacie Brown, Matt Carless, Flyn Cooley, J.P. Cummings. • Music by: Andreas Weidinger.

It is the last, great war. Out of the wreckage of a troop transport, five soldiers on the way to battle find themselves stranded on the dark side of the moon. Cut off and behind enemy lines, they start a dangerous journey through snipers and minefields back to their home territory. As their numbers dwindle and nerves fray, they make an amazing discovery about the moon that just might save their lives.

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I managed to catch a screening of this movie with my husband and, honestly, I quite enjoyed it. Unlike some science fiction that needs a lot of special effects to fill in for lack of a story with any real substance, I thought Shockwave Darkside had an interesting story-line that was character driven. I found this rather refreshing - a movie that actually required me to do a bit of thinking. It walks a fine line, challenging belief systems without actually beating you over the head with any one particular ideology. I'm very much reminded of early episodes of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and even The Twilight Zone - where the stories used futuristic settings to convey messages about the human condition.

I would say, if you are a fan of the genre, it is worth your time.

Review by kelly-106-421209 from the Internet Movie Database.