Robin Tunney Movie:

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		MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Media: DVD

Editorial Review:
Filmmakers apparently count on the fact that generational turnover renders old formulas fresh again for new audiences. Which is the only explanation for this sci-fi thriller, which could kindly be called an homage to Ridley Scott's trendsetting Alien. A medical rescue ship responds to a distress call from a mining colony and finds only one survivor: a strange young man (Peter Facinelli), who comes aboard carrying an even stranger alien artifact. But the plot of this film, which was directed and then disowned by Walter Hill, grows confused as it tries to explain the sinister force that will lead to a star going to supernova status, causing a universe-shattering explosion. Some nice sexual tension between James Spader (as a recovering drug addict who is the ship's copilot) and Angela Bassett (as the ship's doctor). Notable mostly, however, for the eerie resemblance, both physical and vocal, between Facinelli and Tom Cruise. --Marshall Fine

Supernova [Region 2] Reviews:
The CD is in excellent condition!
2009-07-04 - The only thing that I want to know is that it is in good condition and that I can play it without any problems during the movie.

A Big Bang Created The Universe And Another One Will Destroy It
2009-01-13 - A medical spacecraft, the Nightingale, receives a distress signal from a mining operation on a rogue moon. Having watched "Alien," I knew this wasn't good. Surgeon Kaela Evers (Angela Bassett) learns the distress call is from former lover Karl James Lawson - "her worst nightmare" as she refers to him. Soon, the spacecraft is plunged into a nightmare as it dimension jumps across the universe and finds itself near a blue-white giant sun that is on the verge of a supernova. To make matters worse, their captain dies and they lose most of their fuel. According to their calculations, they barely have enough time to rescue the lone survivor and make it back home, with eleven minutes to spare.

"Supernova" quickly turns into a slasher film when the survivor, Troy (Robert Forster), decides to transfer an alien artifact back to Earth. He traps Nick Vansant (James Spader) on the rogue moon and begins killing the remainder of the crew, which includes Robin Tunney and Lou Diamond Phillips. Filled with shocking surprises and a stellar cast (all of which, especially the men, look as though they've been doing some serious weight training), this film will satisfy any science fiction horror fan.

Watch the deleted scenes. I wish many of them had been left in the film. They contain more violence and gore and an explanation as to what really happened to Troy's treasure hunting friends. The alternate ending is very downbeat. The DVD doesn't have a "making of" featurette; however, the collectable booklet provides some interesting background on how and where the film was made along with some scientific background on supernovas. Furthermore, this R rated version contains some brief scenes of nudity (most involve Tunney) that must not have been present in the PG-13 version.


Robin Tunney Topless!
2008-10-10 - Worth a few bucks just for this. The rest of the movie? Meh.

should be zero stars
2008-06-07 - This is possibly the worst movie I've ever seen. I don't know where to begin. I am a regular movie watcher yet somehow this one slipped by me. I was anxious to try out the new amazon unbox to download movies directly to Tivo and this one was on special for 99 cents. Note to self. There's a REALLY, REALLY good reason this was 99 cents. Like I said, quite possibly the worst movie EVER.

Good enough Sci Fi thriller
2008-04-06 - I can't add much to the reviews that found the movie missing "something", because it doesn't really flow, and yet, in a way that works for this movie. It's enjoyable, the effects are really good and though there is no "message" at the end, it's a good time without going over the edge.

The story could have been fleshed out better and some things explained better or deleted, but it's watchable for what it is. A B-movie Sci Fi thriller.