After an unnamed episode known only as "the reset" mankind survived in isolated communities. The Varsha tribe has a ritual where it chooses a leader from every generation. The current leader takes three chosen candidates to a remote forest where they will be tested. In order to create an infinite amount of sequels, each test is different. From the introduction of the three characters it becomes as easy to figure out the winner as "The Hunger Games." The following contains theme and possible plot spoilers. There are two clear messages in the film. First is that a gun can turn anyone into a "god." Any idiot can rule when they have the power to do so. However, they second message is that a real leader must have compassion and be able to relinquish the idea they have to possess power to be a ruler. I liked the ending of the film. I didn't like the always dry and series dialogue. Did mankind lose its sense of humor? This has the same feel as the "teen saves the world" type films. Strong female role character.

Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity

PANDORICA is a futuristic science fiction film made on an indie budget. The whole thing has a retro look seemingly inspired by the likes of Neil Marshall's CENTURION and the TV series VIKINGS, with an outdoor setting and tribal characters living in the woods and doled up in face paint. The story is of a leadership contest between rival characters, but the predictable storytelling means that there is little to no 'oomph' in the story and the teal effect becomes too uniformly dull.

Pandorica immediatly impressed me with it's cover art, this looked like it could be something special regardless of it's minimal budget.

British made it's set in a post apocalyptic world where mankind has reverted back to tribes. Each generation the top 3 young people who have come of age venture into the woods to endure a trial, the winner becomes the tribes new leader.

This time they get more than they bargained for when they run into a fearful mysterious young woman with a secret.

Though I think Pandorica is flawed it has some interesting ideas and looks great all things considered.

The cast deliver their lines with competence, the direction is solid and you can see a lot of love went into the creation of the film.

Pandorica is almost a live action Horizon Zero Dawn (2017) minus the robot animals. All the credit in the world to the creators, I'd like to see what they could do with a budget.

The Good:

Looks great considering the budget

Cast do a decent job

The Bad:

Terrible choices in music

Often feels like not enough is explained

Things I Learnt From This Movie:

In the future we have face paint that doesn't fade, chip or rub off despite intense activities