Outpost

I don't have a lot of time, but I wanted to take just a moment to mention a film I just watched called Outpost. Also, a bunny happened...

Outpost

Outpost is a brilliant movie that has a great story not only script-wise, but it also has a great back story.

The movie was conceptualized by a Kiernan Parker, and written by Rae Brunton. The financing came from Parker and Arabella Croft, who mortgaged their Glasgow home to raise the funds. It was filmed in Scotland. In the end, it was picked up by Sony for more than five times the original funding.

Wikipedia Plot:

In a seedy bar in a town ravaged by war, mysterious businessman Hunt hires Marine D.C. to assemble a crack team of ex-soldiers to protect him on a dangerous journey into no-man's land. To this gang of hardened warriors, battle-worn veterans and borderline criminals killing is just a job - and one they enjoy.

Their mission - to scope out an old military bunker in Eastern Europe. It should be easy – 48 hours at the most. Lots of cash for little risk. Or so he says…

Once at the outpost, the men make a horrific discovery that turns their mission on its head – the scene of a bloody and gruesome series of experiments, carried out during World War II. Amid the carnage, they find something even more disturbing – a survivor…

As war rages above ground, and a mysterious enemy emerges from the darkness below, D.C. and his men find themselves trapped in a claustrophobic and terrifying scenario. Their mission is no longer one of safe-guarding – it’s one of survival. Together they must discover why Hunt has brought them to the outpost – and what it is that’s killing them off, one by one…

I have to say that this film turned out to be a real diamond in rough. The story is solid and well designed, if not perfect. The special effects are minimal, and in some cases fall pretty short. The makeup and costumes are great, as are the sets and the cinematography. The acting is reasonable from the entire cast, though there are a few rough spots. The diversity of the mercenary team is interesting, and seems to fit well in the story. There's also a very well produced film depicted in the movie that as a real air of authenticity, and really works well.

Overall, it's worth the watch. It has a kind of uniqueness that makes it something different, and a back story that makes it even more interesting. It's not perfect, but given the budget and adversity, it's easier to overlook it's flaws.


Bunny

There was a bunny out in front of my patio tonight. It's been raining pretty heavily, and it let up for a short time and this little bugger came out looking for food. He was kind enough to not only wait while I got my tripod, but also wait through several shots at an 8 second shutter time.



That's it

... for now. Back when I find some time.