We head back to the cinema this week for a look at
little known Canadian science-fiction film, The Colony.
Set in the future, humanity has gone to ground after
the world is engulfed in a new ice age. They survive in bunkers dotted across
the land. The Colony is set in Colony 7. After receiving a distress message
from another colony and no reply to their return transmissions, Sam (played by
Kevin Zegers) convinces leader Briggs, (Lawrence Fishburne) that they should
investigate. But once they arrive at the radio silent Colony 5, they find that
all the occupants are dead.
Following a hasty getaway from a tribe of cannibals,
they head back to Colony 7, only to discover they are being pursued. Sam does
make it back but none of his fellow occupants believe him, especially not
deputy leader, Mason (Bill Paxton). Sam and the others must then defend the
colony against the blood thirsty cannibals.
I never heard about this film until it was aired on
Netflix which I found strange considering it had two big stars in it. But some
research online explained the reason why - it’s limited release. I am not sure
why this film was shown in so few cinemas, given that it’s actually quite good.
Yes, it has its problems like silly plot holes and a
lot of recycled ideas used in other films. That aside, the action is intense
and the atmosphere is very dark in places. The blood and gore effects are also
very well done considering this was a low budget project.
The Colony gets 6/10.
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