Defective

First off, this movie is definitely a bad movie. But I'll give it credit for trying. Some of the cinematography is nice but a very low-budget film overall. The action is terrible. I don't think they had more than two robot costumes and I'm still not sure if they were even supposed to be robots, cyborgs, or humans with armor because the actors playing them can't decide. Would like to see the filmmakers do a movie with a simpler premise because this sci-fi seems a bit much for them to handle. Also RIP to that one one robot minding his own business when he gets shot and a shelf falls on him by accident. So funny.

The acting and fighting was the worst part. Best actor was the discount Chris Pratt. Props and costumes were awesome and there was some great great camerawork, still really showed the low budget. I somewhat enjoyed this film but wouldnt reccomend it unless this is your type of thing.

It started out as an interesting idea of a movie with some nice costumes, then they just filled time with scenes that had no connection to the previous one and just couldn't be bothered with even making sense with what was beeing said and done. It's like holding a camcorder in your backyard and just saying lines to fill the time. With a bit of effort it could have been something watchable. This is an insult for people watching it.

It was a fun little movie. It doesn't deserve all the low ratings from the syfy nerds on here.

Even with its narrative stumbles, Defective remains the rare low-budget genre movie with obvious conviction and a timely point to make. Eveneshen's fears don't seem so far-fetched. James Welch Henderson, Arkansas 12/26/2020

'Defective' drew me into seeing it, with a cool poster/cover, an intriguing premise that is one of the most creative ones of any low-budget film seen recently and as someone with a general appreciation for the genre. That it was low-budget, which from frequent personal experience is rarely a good sign due to that there are so many poor ones out there, made me though apprehensive as well as the low rating and poor reviews. It is sadly however yet another film seen recently, hence some reiteration because the exact same strengths and flaws those films have are present here, that to me was incredibly disappointing considering its potential which it doesn't do anywhere near enough with. 'Defective' is very weak, with a plethora of problems (huge ones too and the worst assets terrible) and doesn't do enough with its potential, which was hardly small. There is very little to recommend and no that it's low-budget has little to do with the lacking execution, there are films made on a modest/low budget that are surprisingly good. Not irredeemable though. The sets have some atmosphere and the film is surprisingly decently shot, being neither drab or static but instead reasonably fluid. Raven Cousens and particularly Dennis Andres give competent performances that are heads and shoulders above the rest of the cast. Unfortunately, the rest of the cast are not really worth mentioning, especially the near uniformly embarrassing support which ranged between being hammy or robotic. Colin Parradine struggles to do anything with a flat character and comes over as very anaemic and out of his depth. While the director does decently with the visual style, when it comes to the directing of the actors and the story that's where the direction fails badly. Far too many times the cast are made to look hopeless or with aimless direction and there is very little sense of coherence or momentum. Found 'Defective' to be about 15-20 minutes too long, which easily could have been rectified by cutting out the large amount of unnecessary fat/padding and shortening or tightening scenes that dragged out endlessly, too many of those as well. It is very frustrating when a film has a creative concept and brings it out on screen in a dull and predictable way, with huge lapses in plausibility and logic, lots of head-scratching and face-palming ridiculousness, draggy pacing, no tension or suspense whatsoever and a reveal that was handled far too ludicrously. Sadly the criticisms don't end there. The dialogue is rambling and stilted with a lot of intrigue and gibberish. The characters are neither interesting or easy to get behind, a major case of who cares here. The heroes make too many stupid decisions and have indistinct personalities to allow one to get to know them or root for them. Similarly the villains have no menace and actually come over as flatly realised and silly. There is nothing emotionally investable, there are attempts at emotional moments but it was impossible to feel anything when the characters were so flat and indifferent and the interactions non-descript. In conclusion, weak. 3/10 Bethany Cox

It is full of the new Millennium waiting and false cinema portrayed social justice where the heroin is confused about taking action. Constant complaining with inaction simply claiming we need help. We can't do this, what can we do. The woman is still saying trust the SEA. It is completely pathetic, almost as if they want people to have unwavering trust in the Government. Nobody can be this stupid yet it continues. Wait, we have to call them, they are there to help. A cosmic joke, but I will continue watching.

I like Science fiction and I dig a well done dystopian future story line. I just watched Defective last night and I really dug it. Well done. Lots of twists and turns and I really enjoyed it. A Fantastic Film.

Nefarious corporation S.E.A. rises to power and implements a police state complete with a special robotic task force in a bleak near future. However, the new Preservers of the Peace turn out to be overzealous tyrants who execute folks for the smallest of crimes. Disillusioned war veteran Rhett Murphy (a solid performance by Colin Paradise) and his estranged Jean Harlan (an appealing portrayal by Raven Cousens) go on the lam after being deemed fugitives for discovering this. Writer/director Reese Eveneshen keeps the compelling story zipping along at a brisk pace, nicely captures a grimly oppressive totalitarian world, takes time to develop the characters, delivers oodles of bloody violence, and stages the exciting action with skill and aplomb. The sturdy acting by the able cast helps a lot: Ashley Armstrong as ruthless corporate lackey Ora Green, Dennis Andres as amiable maverick Pierce Felton, Jamie Tarantini as sympathetic police officer Allison Jacobs, and Ry Barrett as deranged surgeon Dr. Osiris. A cool flick.

In general, it hits all the buttons of dystopian suspense, i.e. you quickly realize the plot is scratching along a well-mined seam. Some here whammy the acting, some the directing, or both. I think the directing and editing of closeups deserve the most criticism ... leaving actors, who are struggling with the concept of how to look stunned, confused, frightened ... or just thoughtful ... hanging up there on the screen for seemingly endless moments. Action movies need their moments of painful introspection, but this was out of control. Even in the midst of a hairy shoot-em-up you have people staring into space. A serious incomprehension of timing. Otherwise, yeah, if you love watching movies, and like sci-fi, I'd recommend this. Mediocre, yes, and it would probably deserve a 6 ... but when I find myself becoming aware of directing flaws while watching a movie, it's automatically down by 2. (BTW ... how in the world can people use a sci-fi flic as a launching pad for their political woof-woof, is beyond me. This site ain't FB.)