In this low-budget sci fi film, a computer nerd is conscripted into a top secret project to decrypt the meaning of strange machine that has mysteriously appeared in the skies and has been transported to a governmental bunker.
Soon, the young decryption expert gets linked up with others who suspect that the machine may be a doomsday device that is a weapon of mass destruction the likes of which the world has never seen. As the clock is running out, they make a bold attempt to diffuse the machine. As the narrative unfolds, the experts slowly come to realize that they might be dealing with creatures from another world.
The film was obviously made on a shoestring budget, yet the there was some intelligence behind the story. The character developments of Alex and Beth, the two decrypting specialists, were interesting as the characters bonding was heartfelt. On the other hand, the introduction of The Cryptoman (Dr. Miles Driscoll) late in the film culminated in a long, dry monologue in his cabin. This was a clumsy way of providing exposition on the machine and setting up the film's climax.
The best dialogue appeared in those portions of the film that offered existential insights into the parameters of human knowledge and how limited we are in truly knowing the unfathomable secrets of the universe.
Soon, the young decryption expert gets linked up with others who suspect that the machine may be a doomsday device that is a weapon of mass destruction the likes of which the world has never seen. As the clock is running out, they make a bold attempt to diffuse the machine. As the narrative unfolds, the experts slowly come to realize that they might be dealing with creatures from another world.
The film was obviously made on a shoestring budget, yet the there was some intelligence behind the story. The character developments of Alex and Beth, the two decrypting specialists, were interesting as the characters bonding was heartfelt. On the other hand, the introduction of The Cryptoman (Dr. Miles Driscoll) late in the film culminated in a long, dry monologue in his cabin. This was a clumsy way of providing exposition on the machine and setting up the film's climax.
The best dialogue appeared in those portions of the film that offered existential insights into the parameters of human knowledge and how limited we are in truly knowing the unfathomable secrets of the universe.