In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

THIRD CONTACT is your usual indie thriller, with a few good ideas but a distinct lack of budget which means that they never come to full fruition. This one's British and was shot in black and white with plenty of style, which gives it some film noir pretensions. The plot takes the form of a slow moving mystery which the main character uncovers one piece at a time, but the whole thing is uninvolving and just lacks pace and effort. The most annoying part is that this did have potential, and might just have been something good with the right resources.

I had the great pleasure of viewing this amazing little title after a seemingly random invitation via Twitter.The one constant that I have read online and personally experienced is what a surprisingly polished looking (and sounding) final product Horrocks has produced. Anyone who isn't an avid fan of micro budget indie film will be the first to tell you digital video doesn't look professional and is distracting. I tend to agree. I can't usually get absorbed into films like Inland Empire simply because of the format they are shot on. This is where Horrocks has done something rare and spectacular by making his budgetary restrictions really work for him. From the opening scene the film is instantly engaging and enthralling. The subject matter is challenging and not for everyone but rewarding nonetheless. The locations all look hauntingly familiar and yet skewed, like a bizarre dream. The score is superb and didn't rely on bombastic fanfare to elevate every key scene. The cast, especially Tim Scott- Walker did a fantastic job with the complex material and should be applauded for making some of these odd-ball characters so believable. There were a couple of lines in places with slightly clunky delivery but beyond that, I cannot find fault anywhere. Would it have benefited from having a much larger budget? Probably but It wouldn't make it any more or less watch-able. It's refreshing to see a director proving that buckets of cash aren't necessary to make a brilliant film, just a great story and a dedicated cast/crew.This is a definitely a director to watch out for. I imagine he could continue making little indie gems like this or move seamlessly on to big productions like Lynch or Nolan. I highly recommend anyone who loves film to seek this out.

Third Contact was the first movie I've watched without knowing what its plot is going to be about. Of course I was a bit worried about that unknown terrain. But turns out - it was brilliant. The thing I've liked the most were the fascinating camera angles which were totally new for me. They gave you this kind of feeling as if you would be part of the film. You can hardly describe the atmosphere during the movie. Neither the one in the film itself, nor the one in the cinema. You always feel that something, a part of the story is hidden and you just wanna know what it's all about. And that is the real beauty of this masterpiece: The topic is not something you would expect. You can't even imagine what happens in the next scene, where the characters will be, what they will do. Unlike many other Hollywood-productions. The music was perfectly placed and gave even more depth to the film than it already had. All in all a very inspiring and unbelievable interesting film which gives you lots to talk and to speculate about. I've really enjoyed watching it.

My introduction to Simon Horrocks' film, Third Contact, did not occur from the hype of an awesome trailer or word of mouth. Instead, it came from a seemingly rare mannerly invitation from Mr. Horrocks himself when he tweeted "I politely request you watch this trailer" with a link. How could I not? From that moment on, I knew this film was something special.When watching the live-stream of the film's big screen premiere, I was engrossed in the gripping plot and, unlike some indie films, the fact that the film was shot on a micro-budget was not obvious. To be reminded that the film was shot on a budget of GBP 4,000 leaves one amazed at the feat Mr. Horrocks achieved.The film is dark and keeps this transfixion over the viewer which isn't apparent until after the film when you are reflecting on what you have just seen. The film is mind-bewildering as one learns more with Dr. Wright as he searches for answers as to why suicides are occurring. The film is emotional on a level that solidifies the viewers' attachment with what is going on.Third Contact is a diamond in the rough and a film I readily call a must-see. What Mr. Horrocks has done is a testament to his artistic brilliance and resourcefulness in producing a film that, in my opinion, humbles multi-million dollar Hollywood movies.