Overall Recommendation:
3.9 stars
(44)
5 Stars:
34.09%
(15)
 
4 Stars:
38.64%
(17)
 
3 Stars:
13.64%
(6)
 
2 Stars:
6.82%
(3)
 
1 Stars:
6.82%
(3)
 
Premise:
3.9 stars
(42)
 
Story structure:
3.8 stars
(42)
 
Character:
3.6 stars
(42)
 
Dialogue:
3.4 stars
(42)
 
Emotion:
3.2 stars
(42)
 
 
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0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Great action, Bad romance

Overall Recommendation:
4 stars
 
Premise:
4 stars
 
Story structure:
5 stars
 
Character:
3 stars
 
Dialogue:
3 stars
 
Emotion:
3 stars
 
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Brattleboro
March 04, 2012
I think this is a great story. Lots of action. I like that the Female lead is a strong intelligent woman. But, they fall into bed a litt too quickly. More subtlety in their relationship would add to the tension. Action is great but sexual tension is even better. Maybe more insinuation or conflicted looks. Then again though, a movie is short and this is an action film.

These are my reactions though, take them for what you will. It reads more like a novel. Maybe a movie is not the best way to frame this story. Maybe a series of short films like a mini series......that's another conversation though.

Thanks, I enjoyed it, Patrick Kitzmiller
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

It never made me care about what was happening

Overall Recommendation:
3 stars
 
Premise:
4 stars
 
Story structure:
3 stars
 
Character:
3 stars
 
Dialogue:
4 stars
 
Emotion:
1 stars
 
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Torrance
March 04, 2012
Overall, it was a good movie, but it is non-stop action and made me tired. Some of the action was just unbelievable. It was like watching two superheroes take on the world and win. In addition, there was nothing about the male lead that made me connect with him in any real way. Frankly, I never cared about him or the female lead or why they were running around finding "keys" or whatever. The one real compelling moment was when his friend was killed by the pirate, but that moment never developed. There was no outrage or remorse. It was a forgotten point until the very end. Also I never got how they "saved" the President.
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Fun Thriller!

Overall Recommendation:
5 stars
 
Premise:
5 stars
 
Story structure:
5 stars
 
Character:
5 stars
 
Dialogue:
5 stars
 
Emotion:
5 stars
 
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Los Angeles
February 02, 2012
A nifty Bourne-meets-Bond by way of The Da Vinci Code thriller. Check it out!
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

i think this is good idea keep up the good work amazon and do not forget puerto rico ok

Overall Recommendation:
5 stars
 
Premise:
5 stars
 
Story structure:
5 stars
 
Character:
5 stars
 
Dialogue:
5 stars
 
Emotion:
5 stars
 
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san lorenzo puerto rico
April 06, 2013
it was great but do not forget Puerto rico since we are part of usa the best nation on earth
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

good esponage scifi

Overall Recommendation:
4 stars
 
Premise:
3 stars
 
Story structure:
4 stars
 
Character:
4 stars
 
Dialogue:
2 stars
 
Emotion:
2 stars
 
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La Conner
March 02, 2012
A little long, but good
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

enuff with the gold seeking nazi killers

Overall Recommendation:
2 stars
 
Premise:
1 stars
 
Story structure:
3 stars
 
Character:
3 stars
 
Dialogue:
3 stars
 
Emotion:
3 stars
 
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February 28, 2012
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Sucker for Submarine Movies

Overall Recommendation:
4 stars
 
Premise:
4 stars
 
Story structure:
4 stars
 
Character:
3 stars
 
Dialogue:
3 stars
 
Emotion:
3 stars
 
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL
February 21, 2012
I love me a good submarine movie. This wasn't a submarine movie but was still enjoyable.

The plot is good if convoluted. The characters were fairly well-developed and actual actors would only improve my emotional attachment. While filled with cheeze (super swimmer paired with aquaphobe?) and skirting the line between believable and comic book (60-year-old autonomous defense submarines?), I found the story interesting.

I'd go see this in theaters.
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

This will be a movie to see in theaters and then buy on dvd!

Overall Recommendation:
5 stars
 
Premise:
4 stars
 
Story structure:
4 stars
 
Character:
5 stars
 
Dialogue:
5 stars
 
Emotion:
4 stars
 
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February 17, 2012
I was apprehensive about watching this test movie. I didn't like the idea of the "story board" look to it. After 5 minutes, I didn't even think about it. The story line and vocal acting was great. I will definitely watch this when it comes out as a movie. I don't even care that I know how it ends.
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Clive Cussler?

Overall Recommendation:
3 stars
 
Premise:
5 stars
 
Story structure:
5 stars
 
Character:
4 stars
 
Dialogue:
3 stars
 
Emotion:
2 stars
 
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Olympia
February 17, 2012
Right away I thought I was watching a Clive Cussler book made movie ala Dirk Pitt or Kurt Austin. Same kind of male oriented action adventure. I did enjoy the character development for the female character though - more than able to handle the rough stuff on her own. I'd go see it!
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

I could not get through this movie

Overall Recommendation:
2 stars
 
Premise:
1 stars
 
Story structure:
1 stars
 
Character:
1 stars
 
Dialogue:
1 stars
 
Emotion:
1 stars
 
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oakland
February 16, 2012
I hate to give this such a poor review but, I could not get through this format it is so hard to watch this type of presentation. It's boring and dull to sit through. I think you would need to use an insentive just to get people to watch it all the way through.
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Shows promise, but currently lame

Overall Recommendation:
3 stars
 
Premise:
3 stars
 
Story structure:
3 stars
 
Character:
2 stars
 
Dialogue:
1 stars
 
Emotion:
1 stars
 
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February 12, 2012
The premise for this movie - Nazi gold - has been around for a while and always seems to draw interest. This movie could go places. However, instead of making smart and going the way of the Bourne movies, this seems more like a crappy Matthew McConaughey movie that appeals to people who like The Fast and The Furious. You don't have to have tons of explosions and loose women to make people want to watch a movie. How about making it smarter, instead of dumber. While flashy things attract viewers at first, something more authentic will keep them coming back.
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Could be buried gold

Overall Recommendation:
4 stars
 
Premise:
4 stars
 
Story structure:
4 stars
 
Character:
4 stars
 
Dialogue:
3 stars
 
Emotion:
3 stars
 
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Novato
February 12, 2012
I think that with the right actors, and production, this could be a very successful film.
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Well Worth Your Time!

Overall Recommendation:
4 stars
 
Premise:
5 stars
 
Story structure:
4 stars
 
Character:
4 stars
 
Dialogue:
3 stars
 
Emotion:
4 stars
 
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February 10, 2012
Alchemist Agenda is a great blending of action and spy-thriller storytelling, within minutes you know that you are on adrenalin roller coaster ride. At times the dialogue is a bit campy even vacuous (“…the American always breaks his record”), but the solid action and intriguing premise more than make up for those rough spots. I also understand that this is a storyboard draft, so dialogue can be improved. This is one that would definitely sell to adventure fans, it’s a keeper.
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

great move

Overall Recommendation:
5 stars
 
Premise:
5 stars
 
Story structure:
5 stars
 
Character:
5 stars
 
Dialogue:
5 stars
 
Emotion:
5 stars
 
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racine
February 09, 2012
A very great story .. love the action. Hope there's a part 2
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Well Done!!

Overall Recommendation:
5 stars
 
Premise:
5 stars
 
Story structure:
5 stars
 
Character:
5 stars
 
Dialogue:
5 stars
 
Emotion:
5 stars
 
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Renaissance Man
February 07, 2012
I have to give it up to Marty for writing such a professional script, and financing his own work by hiring the Hive to create such an awesome test movie. It was packed with action and adventure! I'm a fan of his work... and I can't wait to see more from Marty in the near future...



Good Luck!



G
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Good action too much violence

Overall Recommendation:
4 stars
 
Premise:
5 stars
 
Story structure:
4 stars
 
Character:
3 stars
 
Dialogue:
3 stars
 
Emotion:
4 stars
 
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February 06, 2012
Very good story but overly violent! Needs more thoughtfulness and analytic solution rather than my gun is bigger than your gun. Public shootouts unrealistic.
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Could make a good movie, hope if it is made they keep Claudia Black.

Overall Recommendation:
5 stars
 
Premise:
No rating
 
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No rating
 
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No rating
 
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No rating
 
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February 06, 2012
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

I think it is a great movie and I would go see it but I rather buy it and see it at home.

Overall Recommendation:
5 stars
 
Premise:
3 stars
 
Story structure:
5 stars
 
Character:
5 stars
 
Dialogue:
5 stars
 
Emotion:
4 stars
 
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fortson
February 04, 2012
The only thing I hate about the movie is as I am watching it and really get into the movie the credits starts and you messed up the mood for the movies.
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Paint by Numbers

Overall Recommendation:
1 stars
 
Premise:
1 stars
 
Story structure:
1 stars
 
Character:
1 stars
 
Dialogue:
1 stars
 
Emotion:
1 stars
 
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Evanston
June 12, 2013
About as hackneyed as a story can get. Polynesian islands are not cliff islands. They're sand and coral.

People popping out of the water don't remain floating waist high.

Guy marking time underwater can't just sit on a rock or he'd bob to the surface.

As for the premise, OK, we get it. Sunken treasure, tough spot, only Dick Daring can get it. Will have near misses with sharks. Bad guys will try to gun him down. Virtue will triumph and everyone goes home rich. Yawn.

Totally hackneyed.
 
0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful:

A little cheesy

Overall Recommendation:
3 stars
 
Premise:
4 stars
 
Story structure:
3 stars
 
Character:
3 stars
 
Dialogue:
3 stars
 
Emotion:
3 stars
 
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March 02, 2012
The movie was okay but to be honest, but had I paid $8 to go see it in the movies I would have been pretty disappointed. I think the most annoying thing was that everybody and their brother was shooting at the main characters in the story and yet they ALL missed....and yet he shoots and hits the bad guys on the first shot or two. The stereotypical Germans (all of them) were pretty shallow types too.

Lastly, some of the clues they used to get the keys were like "How the heck did they know WHERE to get the key".
 
1 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:

The Alchemist (6th version-Marty's last)

Overall Recommendation:
4 stars
 
Premise:
4 stars
 
Story structure:
4 stars
 
Character:
4 stars
 
Dialogue:
4 stars
 
Emotion:
4 stars
 
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Farmington, NM
July 17, 2012
It got a little cheesy toward the end with the vice president and his minions, but all in all, it was a good movie.
 
2 out of 4 people found the following review helpful:

Awesome!

Overall Recommendation:
5 stars
 
Premise:
5 stars
 
Story structure:
5 stars
 
Character:
5 stars
 
Dialogue:
5 stars
 
Emotion:
5 stars
 
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January 03, 2012
Love it!
 
0 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Very Good

Overall Recommendation:
4 stars
 
Premise:
4 stars
 
Story structure:
4 stars
 
Character:
4 stars
 
Dialogue:
4 stars
 
Emotion:
4 stars
 
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June 13, 2012
 
0 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:

A truly painful experience

Overall Recommendation:
1 stars
 
Premise:
2 stars
 
Story structure:
3 stars
 
Character:
3 stars
 
Dialogue:
4 stars
 
Emotion:
2 stars
 
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Dayton, OH
February 03, 2012
This is the first of these "test movies" I have watched, and that may have colored my perception somewhat.

***SPOILER ALERT***

The character of the professor/former Israeli army officer was intriguing, and I did think that casting Claudia Black in the role was very good. However, I would like to see her character fleshed out even more. It wasn't too hard to figure out that she is most likely Jewish, and yet I didn't see nearly enough attention given to how that entered into her motivations.

After spending a good part of the movie dealing with our main characters unraveling the mystery at the heart of the movie, it seemed like comparatively little time was actually devoted to overthrowing our villains. The confrontation between our hero and his former commanding officer, in particular, is something that could be stretched out with quite good effect. It would be nice if there were more than one actual fight scene.

Now, to my biggest problem with this movie. The comic book/storyboard-type animation was very difficult to watch, and poorly done (in my opinion). After a short time, I actually gave up watching the movie and focused instead on listening to it. If this was made into a live-action movie, then it might have more promise. But instead we see cut-out characters being repositioned around a static background without any apparent actual bodily movement. And then, in other scenes we see (for example) arms moving in a circular motion (sort of) while a character is swimming. To be more consistent, I would think it better to have the image of a swimmer carried across the background as is.

A live-action movie with this general story line would be much better if it were longer than 87 minutes. Relationships and action definitely need to be fleshed out. If so, this might make for an amusing flick to watch on cable or DVD, while I was doing something else. But pay today's movie prices to see it? Sorry, but no.
 

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Winner: Best Actor
Finalist: Best Test Movie, Best Actor
Semifinalist: Best Test Movie, Best Actor
 
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