The film is only 25 minutes long, which is enough to put off quite a few people. That, coupled with "low budget" and "sci-fi" generally puts off the rest of them.
However, if you're a fan of Billy Boyd, the actor who portrays Pippin Took in Lord Of The Rings, then this is for you. Also, if you just like short artsy films, you'll probably like this!
Shot in Glasgow, this Sci-fi film follows a Sniper for the Scottish Space regiment, who lives on an asteroid in the middle of no-where, destroying targets as they pass in convoys. We get to see how he lives alone, without any contact with the outside world, save for the occasional message from his mother, and a weekly list of his fallen comrades.
The film has, as I mentioned previously, a very student film like quality to it. The actual picture quality is less than it could have been, which leads me to believe that it was actually shot onto video tape rather than actual film. I may be wrong about that however, so dont take it as gospel that it's the truth. What leads me to believe that, is the films that I myself, and my friends have produced while in college. They have a similar look to the picture, and we always shot on videotape, simply because it is more cost effective.
It's definately a good watch for those who wish to see Billy Boyd in a role very different to that of Pippin Took, so I'd definately recommend it to anyone interested in that.
So, all in all, if you dont mind low budget flicks, and want to see the delightful Mr. Boyd in a role like this, then go for it. If you're not a fan of low budget, artsy films, or dont know who Billy Boyd is, then I definately wouldnt recommend it. One of my friends, who isnt a big fan of Billy, and isnt interested in artsy films, said after watching it - "I just wasted 25 minutes of my life for THAT?"
In conclusion - I enjoyed it, but people who dont think much of artsy films, or Billy Boyd, wont enjoy it.