Solid State (2012)

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Be careful of what you touch. A large meteor is heading quickly toward Earth. A space defense launches a missile and seems to destroy the meteor. But a small piece of the meteor lands in a remote part of Europe. An up and coming American rock band is touring through Europe when their van breaks down... near the meteor. The area is eerily quiet and the band finds clues of people living in the area but no one is found. Gradually, they begin to put the pieces of the puzzle together but the meteor is having a deadly effect on them.

Film Overview
"Solid State" is a gripping 2012 movie that juxtaposes action, sci-fi and thriller categories. Directed by Stefano Milla, it is a tale about Earth's resistance against a looming alien intrusion. The film features Debbie Rochon, Vivica A. Fox, and Ava Brunini in popular roles and is embeded in a not-too-distant future where mankind need to come to grips with extraterrestrial opponents of an exceptional kind.

Plot Summary
The story kicks off with a group of extraterrestrial entities reaching Earth, intending to ruin human life and dominate the world. They release strange particles, imbued with an unidentified form of energy, which begin infecting people turning them into savage killers managed by the alien force. The primary goal of the aliens is to use these infected human beings as a medium of decimation for wiping out the mankind.

The plot thickens when Doctor Sharon Gale, played by Vivica A. Fox, a popular researcher and her assistant, Mina, portrayed by Debbie Rochon, find a way to combat the particles and neutralize their effect. Nevertheless, they are captured in a race against time as they need to use their scientific breakthrough before mankind succumbs to the alien plan.

Characters and Acting
Debbie Rochon, heralded for numerous efficiencies in the scary genre, provided a remarkable performance stabilized with conviction and dedication. Her representation of Mina developed a tangible tension throughout the motion picture. Vivica A. Fox, as Doctor Sharon Gale, impersonates the embodiment of hope versus impending doom, providing an engaging efficiency that stands apart in the movie.

Instructions and Cinematography
Stefano Milla utilizes a mix of creative instructions and careful information to draw out the motion picture's grand scope. He efficiently establishes a setting of fear and seriousness by highlighting the hostile intrusion and humanity's desperate defend survival. This sense of looming fear and suspense is dispatched via plain lighting, remarkable camera angles, and grim color combinations. Additionally, special effects and visual graphics are utilized to successfully illustrate the sci-fi aspects of the film.

Critical Review and Reception
Though "Solid State" might not have actually stormed the box office, it handled to impress specific audiences that appreciated a mix of sci-fi and horror. Some critics applauded the film's distinct story and the efficiencies of the lead stars. Various visual results were also appreciated for their contribution towards vibrant representations of the alien threat and contaminated people, producing a cooling environment that stayed real to the category of the movie.

Conclusion
In a nutshell, "Solid State" weaves an intense narrative around an upcoming alien intrusion and the human counter-response led by a team of scientists. The incorporation of suspense, science fiction, action, and thrills makes it a notable entry in the list of alien intrusion films. The sharp instructions and commendable performances from the essence of the cast add an extra layer of reliability to the movie, making it a must-watch for viewers who appreciate extensive storytelling and cooling narrative experience.

Top Cast

  • Debbie Rochon (small)
    Debbie Rochon
    Emily T
  • Vivica A. Fox (small)
    Vivica A. Fox
    Agent Fox
  • Ava Brunini
    Cynthia
  • Suzi Lorraine (small)
    Suzi Lorraine
    Sharon
  • Diego Casale (small)
    Diego Casale
    Ray
  • Barbara Braconi
    Housekeeper