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Back in the day, two species shared a planet, but then one got more powerful and exiled the other to a neighbouring, barren rock. Thing is, now the original planet's running out of water, and the "rejuvination vial" that could make the rivers carry water again, is on the barren rock, which thanks to the vial has at least some vegetation now, but the inhabitants of that planet know to only use the liquid in the vial sparsely. Anyways, with nothing to lose but everything to gain, warrior and pilot Brocheet (Hunter C. Smith) is sent over to fetch the vial, but instead he runs into the enemy, more specifically Lock (Alexandra Bokova), who carries a deep hatred for Brocheet's kind, especially since one of them has just killed her husband Kaak (Daniel Edward Masterson). But then they're both taken prisoner by the carnivorous Dweller (Eric Prochnau), an almost unkillable monster, and to escape the Dweller before he devours them as well, Brocheet and Lock have to learn to work together and trust one another. But then during their escape, Lock thinks Brocheet is killed, leaves the body but takes care of his pet Giree (Naiia Lajoie, voiced by Alan Maxson) before going to fetch the vial, which is also said to have healing powers and could thus bring her husband back to life. But when Brocheet comes to again, he feels betrayed, and goes after Lock with re-ignited hatred ...

Now this film is nothing if not an over-achiever: While made on a rather modest budget, it features an entirely alien chast of characters - including a couple of nicely executed creatures -, relies almost entirely on practical effects, and manages to produce convincing visuals throughout. But that doesn't mean that the film doesn't also tell an engaging story, and one with a lot of heart, too. Sure, the influences from 1985's Enemy Mine are unmistakable, but Alien Planet thinks things even further, brings social commentary into the mix - and the ending is bound to come to one as a complete surprise. Very definitely worth a watch!

review © by Mike Haberfelner

 

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