Nov 03, 2015 syfy films first project is the psychological thriller 400 days, is scheduled to hit theaters january 12, 2016 with plans to air on the syfy network later in the year. Rent 400 days 2016 starring brandon routh and caity lotz on dvd and bluray. The film draws inspiration from an experiment called mars500 china national space administration, european space agency and roscosmos state corporation, as well as the twilight zone, classic science fiction, and puzzle films. Poorly written dialog, cliched characters, and a plot written by dunning kruger inc all.
Its an audacious thing to do because one of the contracts between an audience and a director. When i had the unfortunate experience of wasting 1. What is the best possible ending of movie 400 days keeping all the. I feel that weve been given the beginning and ending of the character arcs and season 2 will be the middle. Sep 11, 2015 where 45 years is staid, victoria, another standout from berlin, is sleek and showy. And screen rants got the behindthescenes story on how its. To study the psychological effects of deepspace travel, four astronauts are put into isolation for a simulated mission lasting 400 days. There are flaws in the story how a weak man like bug is selected for such experience is probably the worst but in general the film builds the mystery with an increasing tension. Firstly, im inclined to believe this whole movie, from the opening shot of theo waking in his jail cellimprisonment.
In season 1 episode 1, you can choose between carely and doug. Ambiguity is all the rage amongst filmmakers these days, but there can be few who take the concept as far as writerdirector matt osterman does with his low budget independent flick, 400 days. After just a few episodes, gq called him one of tvs. Jan 15, 2016 ive read a theory that i believe is true. A psychological scifi thriller which centers on four astronauts sent on a simulated mission to a distant planet to test the psychological effects of deep space travel. By the end of the film, audiences are left with more questions than. The narrator tells the viewer in the first 5 minutes of the movie that though the story is about a boy and girl, it isnt a love story. Aug 26, 2017 netflixs death note has officially released and it brings a few changes to the beloved anime it draws from. His name is rory jansen bradley cooper, and he has a wife named dora zoe saldana. It seems kind of silly to introduce the new characters only to have them segregated for the start of season 2. Warning the ending to these films will be revealed. My favorite fan theories and reactions to the film. Unfortunately, a strained attempt at a twilight zonestyle mysteriousness in its final act proves the undoing of 400 days, although its miles above the networks usual sharknadotype fare. The premise is straightforward four aspiring astronauts are isolated for the titular 400 days to simulate a space journey.
In other words, the plot presents story events that leave us uncertain as to the nature of the final consequences 74. Locked away for 400 days, the crews mental state begins to deteriorate when they lose. Our story follows a family living somewhere in rural america over 400 days after the. Review 400 days is a bold move for syfy bloody disgusting. This lowbudget scifi thriller starts out semipromisingly and then runs out of steam, ideas and, seemingly, interest from the filmmakers in. The only thing the movie does adequately explain is why medical officer emily caity lotz broke up with fellow astronaut theo brandon routh just two. Hope you enjoy and feel free submit your own theory at the link below. This psychological scifi film centers on four astronauts who are sent on a simulated mission to a distant planet to test the psychological effects of deep space travel. With their 400 day mission simulation nearing completion, 4 astronauts begin to feel somethings amiss. While i didnt have the opportunity to speak with him, i was able to send him some questions to answer, and i had many. The end of the 400 blows is a resolution, but its not the one that youre supposed to get from a comingofage story.
The movie 400 days was released earlier this year in theaters and on demand. Syfy launches film banner, sets thriller 400 days for. Syfy films presents 400 days, starring brandon routh, caity lotz, dane cook, and ben feldman. Osterman, in his directors statement, explained that. Explanation on the ending of 500 days of summer movies. Ben feldman starred as andrew lofland, a guys guy who likes sports and liam neeson movies, but is also a closet romantic, on the nbc comedy a to z in march 2012, feldman made his debut in the fifth season of the emmy awardwinning drama mad men, starring as michael ginsberg, the aspiring new copywriter at sterling cooper draper pryce. Her purpose here is to shoehorn a beautiful woman into the movie, which includes two others. Jan 18, 2016 unfortunately, a strained attempt at a twilight zonestyle mysteriousness in its final act proves the undoing of 400 days, although its miles above the networks usual sharknadotype fare. Everything you need to know about 400 days movie 2016. What happens in the ending of the movie the best offer. Syfy films first project is the psychological thriller 400 days, is scheduled to hit theaters january 12, 2016 with plans to air on the syfy network later in the year. What is the best possible ending of movie 400 days keeping.
I just watched this movie and wanted to generate some discussion on it. The movie spoiler your guide to the latest plot twists. Nov 25, 2014 the love affair he had with claire was a forgery built or painted by billy the artist who bids on things for oldman, the mechanic who forged the automaton to intrigue oldman and guided him down the steps of falling in love, the mechanic and clai. A psychological scifi film centering on four astronauts who are sent on a simulated mission to a distant planet to test the psychological e. I think it would be really easy to say that 500 days of summer is. Browse other questions tagged plotexplanation ending 500daysofsummer.
Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Dora is a famous name among novelists wives, but never mind. Apparently it has all changed into one giant d grade horror movie cliche. Forced to exit the ship, they wonder if the mission is a simulation after all. A comingofage story is supposed to chart the passage to adulthood, and this story just ends. A quiet place is the newest horror movie to hit theaters and its. Brandon routh and caity lotz costar in the scifi thriller 400 days as astronauts who learn their space flight simulator is real. Im really hoping that your explanation is where they were going with it because i feel like jake truly loved her but didnt know how to handle. In nacho vigalondos colossal, anne hathaway stars as an alcoholic who sobers up quick once she realizes her drunken walks home manifest a rampaging monster over seoul. In the beginning, it is painfully obvious that the doctor is a part of it. Days is a 2015 american science fiction film written and directed by matt osterman and starring.
This psychological scifi film centers on four astronauts who are sent on a. Cabin fever escalates when the crew loses all communication with the outside world. The film gave plenty of clues to explain the ending of the film. But this clever creature feature from timecrimes brilliant writerdirector nacho vigalondo takes a daring second act turn that leads to a shocking final showdown. An ending can be relatively open as our example from the 400 blows suggests. Locked away for 400 days, the crews mental state begins to deteriorate when they lose all communication with the outside world. This lowbudget scifi thriller starts out semipromisingly and then runs out of steam, ideas and, seemingly, interest from the filmmakers in getting the job. Watch 400 days starring brandon routh in this suspense on directv.
Born brazilian, raised canadian, luiz is a writer and film student that spends most of his time watching movies and subsequently complaining about them. Unfortunately the lack of conclusion is a cold shower in the viewer. Maybe i didnt explain in a simple way but that way showes that the film is. The film, from director sebastian schipper, has an insane hook. Overall, 400 days is not really a bad film, but its not good either. How anne hathaway helped craft colossals ending screen rant. I know this is an old thread but i just stumbled on the movie a couple days ago and literally have not been able to stop thinking about it. Where 45 years is staid, victoria, another standout from berlin, is sleek and showy. Celia nora arnezeder, a parisian mistress, who is the one who leaves the briefcase on the train, and danielle.
Is this real or is the simulation on a higher level than they could have ever imagined. Matt takes a look at 400 days and attempts to solve the mysteries of the film. The writersdirectorsproducers were like lets take the idea of the movie moon, crap all over it, regurgitate some failed movies of the past, eat it, then crap out 400 days. Your guide to the latest plot twists and surprise endings, now playing at a theater near you.
The love affair he had with claire was a forgery built or painted by billy the artist who bids on things for oldman, the mechanic who forged the automaton to intrigue oldman and guided him down the steps of falling in love, the mechanic and clai. I felt that the movie was going for both possible realities but sadly neither of them are plausible. Being sealed off from society for hundreds of days can cause serious strains on the psyche, as evidenced in syfy films 400 days. Saying choices make a difference is a bold face lie. Therere 150 or so days between the last story and when theyre found around the fire. In other words, the plot presents story events that leave us uncertain as. Spoilers 400 days is one of those movies that really leaves the viewer thinking and desperate to know. Though the premise did show promise in the beginning, it feels like either the director simply gave up with the development, or the budget ran out and they just decided to save money by using a set left over from another disaster flick.
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