Canaries

Don't take the ten star reviews too seriously as those are people that are related to someone that has something to do with this movie. It's certainly not that great as they pretend it is, and the excuse that it is a small budget has nothing to do with it. There are plenty of good movies with a low budget but unfortunately Canaries or whatever name it is isn't one of them. I'll admit that the beginning was intriguing and promising but as soon as the first alien appeared it went seriously downhill with the quality. Those aliens must be one of the worst aliens I ever saw. A couple lenses for a different color of eyes, long claws glued on a pair of cheap working gloves where they didn't even take the time to erase the brand on the back of the gloves, that's about it. The acting was also, let's just stay friendly, not Oscar winning material. The fight scenes were most of the time just awful. They talk about a sequel but I don't see any reason why we would have to endure this for a second time.

Incorporating a bit of real world Forteana in the form of the Rendlesham Forest incident, the film opens, and I'm already intrigued. In general, British comedy films can be anywhere on the scale from dire and miserable (anything Mike Leigh), unfunny "feel good" dross like The Full Monty, all the way up to the top of the scale where we find the likes of Edgar Wright's Cornetto Trilogy. Thankfully, Canaries finds itself somewhere in the upper range. The fact that the film only cost £29,000 has to be taken into account when critiquing it, however a low budget wouldn't excuse it if it were without merit; it has merit, and plenty of it. Visually and aurally, it doesn't feel like an incredibly low budget film, which is a testament to those involved, and the favours called in. Script-wise, Canaries has enough interesting characters, dialogue, and humour to keep you entertained for just shy of an an hour and a half. The open-ended storyline leaves you wanting a conclusion. So, hopefully a second part will appear at some point. With elements of time travel at the storyline's disposal, maybe we can also revisit the amusing incidental characters we've only had a taster of so far, such as the drunken fishmonger Selwyn Rees. Whatever you think of Canaries, it will always be better than Shirley Valentine, and that pile of cack won awards...

Indy films can often be a bit hit and miss. This one was a little bit of a miss for me which is a shame. Considering the budget I think they have done a great job but I think a few more laughs in the script would have tipped the balance for me.

Considering this being the favourite subject for everyone dreaming of becoming a newbie filmmaker. the ones who has made this flick are more comprehended and experienced, but not good enough. there have been made many british indie-movies that are far better than this its like aretha franklin screams,''its raining men, hallelujha its raining men''.....in a typical welsh village in a typical welsh vale. its new year and what goes up must fall down somewhere and sometime. in this case its an evil alien ,actually 4 with claws like big dippers on their fingers, hunting down and kill parties whenever.... its a bad story, bad timeline and plot, and below accepted acting. filmo are ok but slash and stash are ketchup like ridden. there are a littel giggle here and there, but not enough to call it a comedy. if you love indie,then watch. if like good movies the way the grumpy old man likes it,then let it be.

If they made this for 29k, then my first thought is wtf do they do with the millions they spend on some other films. This is a great example of what you can do with an incredibly small budget. The real bonus for me is they also have the blonde Hinterland actress in it. Give her more roles please.

Strong little indie movie Admittedly I didnt know the budget was so tiny until looking at some other reviews. Story is something a bit different if unfortunately not able to be fully realised. Acting from all on board was solid, script was surprisingly entertaining and direction / score etc largely worked well. Worth a look in to see what can be done with small backing or even just for a bit of fun, though dont approach with expectations of blockbuster effects as it would be foolish. Also serious thumbs up for the use of Le Casette's - Left to our own device in the soundtrack! Fingers crossed for a cheeky sequel..

It's sad this film got so many poor reviews when it should be congratulated on doing so well with so little money. It's a funny US/Wales sci-fi with a touch of horror. You have to take it for what it is, and I enjoyed it on a rainy day with a cup of Darjeeling and some ginger biscuits 😉

An enjoyable 84 minutes, which may bring to mind peripherally Jaws, Hot Fuzz, I Know What You Did Last Summer among others, with some rather fancy locations. To producer Craig Russell, how on earth did you manage on the budget you mention? Congratulations: the mixture of eerie atmosphere, thrills (accompanied by notable soundtrack) and humour (some wry lines here) worked thoughtfully.

I watched this because I adore Kai Owen, but I didn't laugh once while watching this predictably dreadful movie. The effects are absolutely awful, and there's some of the worst US accents and acting (other than Kai) I've seen in along time. Aliens my bottom. The love children of a zombie and a bad Wolverine more like...