A brilliant Sci-Fi concept pulled off relatively well. Bruno Lawrence puts in a commendable performance, but the supporting cast are weak - Alison Routledge especially, who is often irritating.

After a brilliant start, the film's quality declines, yet remains an enjoyable watch for any fan of science fiction.

Ya quisieran algunas bazofias como "Soy Leyenda" acercarse al nivel del suelo que pisa esta película, uno de los mejores ejemplos de "Last-man-on-Earth film" rodada íntegramente en Nueva Zelanda y con cuatro duros.

La última mitad quizá recuerda demasiado a "The World, the Flesh and the Devil", pero el director sabe solucionarlo a tiempo.

Es más difícil de encontrar que un irlandés sobrio, pero si podéis echarle un ojo, hacedlo.

Strange in a scence that is way more paused than you can probably imagine from a movie about a man who wakes up to find he is the only one left alone on earth.
Of course this is not far so simple because events are going to happen soon or later, but since on todays standarts you would see this movie full of explosions and probably zombies, this one that is based purely on sentiments and relatioships, leaving any sci-fi effects to what the budget could provide (which means nothig), this is very strange.
In the middle you will have a lot of talk on philosophical problems than can be interesting if you really are into this kind of stuff...still very worth seeing this also because they could make it so interesting with such a low budget.

It's perhaps a bit on the slow side, but The Quiet Earth offers a unique look at an accidental post-apocalyptic New Zealand. In the wake of what is referred to as "The Event," our main character, Zac, wakes to find himself the sole survivor (or so he believes) of the world.

I really wish the film had addressed the amount of time that elapsed between the Event and Zac's supposed mental "breakdown." The way it's set up makes it seem like only two or three days have passed. Whilst it's later revealed that there are additional stressors in Zac's life, I'm not sure that's really long enough to make anyone completely lose his mind. Extending the time frame here would have also given greater meaning to the introduction of Joanna, and especially Api, later on—both of whom give performances that are a little over the top. An element of hysteria would have made them both more believable.

An intriguing little film from New Zealand that is an early example of the 'waking up to find you are all alone on the earth' scenario. The film plays out differently to other films of this genre (28 Days later, I am Legend) by focusing on narrative arcs such as relationships, delusions of grandeur and sacrifice. The film ultimately lacks a little in it's budget constraints but succeeds as an interesting example in the sci-fi genre.

This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.

Ja, also, ne... eher nicht.

Good take on the "after the apocalypse" story, in this case, everyone on Earth seems to have disappeared except for a man who may or may not have been involved in what happened.

Strange in a scence that is way more paused than you can probably imagine from a movie about a man who wakes up to find he is the only one left alone on earth.
Of course this is not far so simple because events are going to happen soon or later, but since on todays standarts you would see this movie full of explosions and probably zombies, this one that is based purely on sentiments and relatioships, leaving any sci-fi effects to what the budget could provide (which means nothig), this is very strange.
In the middle you will have a lot of talk on philosophical problems than can be interesting if you really are into this kind of stuff...still very worth seeing this also because they could make it so interesting with such a low budget.

This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.

It's perhaps a bit on the slow side, but The Quiet Earth offers a unique look at an accidental post-apocalyptic New Zealand. In the wake of what is referred to as "The Event," our main character, Zac, wakes to find himself the sole survivor (or so he believes) of the world.

I really wish the film had addressed the amount of time that elapsed between the Event and Zac's supposed mental "breakdown." The way it's set up makes it seem like only two or three days have passed. Whilst it's later revealed that there are additional stressors in Zac's life, I'm not sure that's really long enough to make anyone completely lose his mind. Extending the time frame here would have also given greater meaning to the introduction of Joanna, and especially Api, later on—both of whom give performances that are a little over the top. An element of hysteria would have made them both more believable.

The first movie in a long time that I watched just for myself - not for a piece, not to spend quality time with BF, but just for me. Ironic, then, that I happened to pick a film where the protagonist is all by himself for the first third. The ending's a bit of a let-down, and the scientific mumbo-jumbo annoyed me for some reason, but it's a good looking meditation on loneliness.

An intriguing little film from New Zealand that is an early example of the 'waking up to find you are all alone on the earth' scenario. The film plays out differently to other films of this genre (28 Days later, I am Legend) by focusing on narrative arcs such as relationships, delusions of grandeur and sacrifice. The film ultimately lacks a little in it's budget constraints but succeeds as an interesting example in the sci-fi genre.