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I.S.S. — Review: A Solid Thriller with No Ending
by KJ Proulx
I.S.S. is a film that kind of came out of nowhere for me, as I had only recently heard about it. The premise intrigued me very much so I was giving it my time no matter what. I will admit that I started hearing complaints about the ending of the film before viewing it for myself, and I must admit, I agree with that criticism. As a whole though, this film is a rock-solid, B-Movie thriller that I had a good time watching. The ending will piss a lot of people off, but here’s why I still think it’s worth a watch.
Led by Dr. Kira Foster (Ariana DeBose), three Americans and three Russians are aboard the International Space Station. As they notice nuclear bombs being set off down on Earth, each side is given the objective of taking control of the ship, by any means necessary. This creates a silent divide between the two countries and tension ensues. This premise hooked me right from the start and I also enjoyed watching all of these characters, so I was on the edge of my seat as to what was going to happen. I appreciated the practical sets and low budget of this film as well because they seemed to utilize every bit of it. Sadly, I wish the film felt more complete.
I wouldn’t have any clue how to handle this situation if I was a part of it and that’s exactly what the film conveyed. It places you right in…
