Osiris review – Linda Hamilton drops in to rescue charmingly hokey space-horror
This fella-in-a-suit aspect is the one of the film's strengths. You might argue that it hinders the willing suspension of disbelief, because you always know you're looking at a fella in a suit. But in truth there's something about the physicality of even the hokiest practical effect that is more enjoyable than all but the most skilfully rendered digital efforts.
Another area in which the film recalls the earlier work of James Cameron is in the casting of Linda Hamilton (Terminator 2: Judgment Day) in the role of a tough, uncompromising military type. Lest fans get too excited by the Hamilton-heavy marketing for the film, she certainly gives good Hamilton while on screen, but she doesn't appear for the first hour; it's very much an 'and Linda Hamilton' credits situation. And that's fine: it's better to have practical effects and a modest helping of recognisable actors than A-listers sleepwalking through expensive CGI glop for a paycheck. Osiris is far from a perfect film, and it's certainly not an original one, but it understands the assignment and delivers.
Osiris is on digital platforms from 28 July.
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