'Prospect' review: A tale of survival that redefines the landscape of Indie sci-fi
The indie movie scene has never had a dearth of quality content, but making good-looking and sounding films has always been a challenge that the community has faced. However, challenging the norms of an indie sci-fi is writer-directors Christopher Caldwell and Zeek Earl’s film ‘Prospect,’ which, as the name suggests, promises a lot of it. Instead of going for over-the-top tech and weapons or creating aliens in the most “alieny” way or even making the outer space look outlandish, the duo focused on creating a world that feels real.
This gem of a story in fact, is about a father Damon, wonderfully played by Jay Duplass, and his teenage daughter Cee, portrayed by the talented Sophie Thatcher, who take on one pointless mission after another as they float along without purpose. Well, Cee is mostly an unenthusiastic partner who has no choice but to tag along. A lot remains unsaid between this duo, with Cee hoping for a more present and alert father in the alcoholic and drug addict Damon and he in turn is hoping for his big break.