The Darkest Hour (2011) Review in 2025
The Darkest Hour is a sci-fi action movie about a group of friends trying to survive an alien invasion in Moscow.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Not recommended for young children due to intense action and some mild language.
CineReview Recommendation
If you're a fan of sci-fi action movies, you might enjoy The Darkest Hour. However, it's not a must-see, and there are better movies in the genre.
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The movie starts with a group of friends, including Sean (Emile Hirsch) and Anne (Rachael Taylor), trying to navigate the streets of Moscow after an alien invasion. They soon discover that the aliens are using an energy beam to destroy the city, and they must find a way to escape before it's too late. Along the way, they meet a Russian scientist, Viktor (Cooper Huckabee), who claims to have knowledge about the aliens and their weaknesses.
Review Details
story6.50/10
The story is engaging and well-paced, but it lacks originality and depth. The plot is predictable, and the characters' motivations are not well-developed.
acting6.80/10
The acting is good, but it's not particularly memorable. The actors do a good job, but their characters feel more like archetypes than fully fleshed-out people.
characters5.50/10
The characters are likable, but they are not well-developed. The actors do a good job, but their characters feel more like archetypes than fully fleshed-out people.
direction6.80/10
The direction is solid, but it's not particularly memorable. The camera work is good, and the action scenes are well-choreographed, but the pacing can be a bit uneven at times.
cinematography7.20/10
The cinematography is excellent, with a great use of lighting and camera angles. The visuals are stunning, and the alien designs are creepy and well-realized.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The Darkest Hour has some great action scenes, a solid cast, and excellent cinematography. The movie is well-paced and engaging, and the alien designs are creepy and well-realized.
Cons
The story is predictable, and the characters are not well-developed. The direction is solid, but it's not particularly memorable, and the acting is good but not memorable.
Notable Quotes
"I'm not going to let you die on me, Sean."
"We have to get out of here, now."
