The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One

WITH a long title more suited for the cover of a paperback at the local discount bookstore, and a trailer that looks like a modern-day remake of an action movie from the 80s, expectations were low for The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One.

However, what this movie delivered has helped made science fiction great again.

There are no space wizards and science utopias in this world. Made in the spirit of movie serials of yesteryear, The Osiris Child is a solid story of an absent father trying to make things right with his daughter, a man trying to rise above his mistakes, and an evil corporation – all set in a preapocalyptic world with monsters.

The story stands out. It is well embellished with intrigue, tension, and unpredictability.

Even without Hollywood star power, The Osiris Child flourished. Lutz, who plays the mysterious Sy Lombrok, MacPherson who plays the dad, and supporting actors Isabel Lucas and Luke Ford – who look and act like the Die Antwoord duo from Chappie (2015) – all carried the movie equally.

Nevertheless, the movie suffers from being overcomplicated. Abbess’ direction reminds me of George Miller ( Mad Max Fury Road), but with the need for a little more polish.

The movie is cut like a book, complete with chapters, jumps in story, and a jumbled timeline. It can feel a little contrived, but the editing is used effectively.

As the credits rolled onscreen at the end of the story, I was left feeling satisfied with The Osiris Child.

It was a much-needed reprieve and deviation from the popular cookie-cutter, merchandise-selling sci-fi productions that are showing in cinemas nowadays.