Worth waiting for.

Rating: 9/10 (12 December 2010)

It has taken me a long time to get to see this movie and it was well worth the wait. Duncan Jones has crafted a great sci-fi film with a miniscule budget. Avatar schmavatar! DJ is every bit his creative father's son. I believe he can and will do great things within the movie business. A film like this, as good as this, could not have been made without a great lead and Sam Rockwell is terrific in this piece. He holds the whole thing together with a bravura turn. He is ably supported in this by the presence of Kevin Spacey (in voice only) as GERTY his computer assistant and protector. At first the premise is a little confusing but slowly everything drops into place and becomes clear. Jones directed his movie with assurance and no sign that he is a newcomer. I look forward to seeing further movies by an exciting new director.