The acting, the cinematography, the soundtrack, and the sets/locations are all well above average.
The plot and direction of the movie are less so, unfortunately.
Truly, many parts of this film are simply gorgeous to watch. It just doesn't really go anywhere, though. None of the characters are very likable (the Veronica character ends up serving little purpose, and her story arc goes almost nowhere consequential to the film), and the sci-fi element is just that; an element. The Untamed plays more heavily as a character drama rather than an alien sci-fi or a horror film.
I wouldn't call this a waste of time; there's a lot to enjoy here. It was clearly a passion project and the effort shows. It's just an incredibly slow burn with almost no brevity or humor. Be prepared for very little action, only a few creepy moments, and a good deal of nudity.
C+, would watch again, reluctantly though.
The plot and direction of the movie are less so, unfortunately.
Truly, many parts of this film are simply gorgeous to watch. It just doesn't really go anywhere, though. None of the characters are very likable (the Veronica character ends up serving little purpose, and her story arc goes almost nowhere consequential to the film), and the sci-fi element is just that; an element. The Untamed plays more heavily as a character drama rather than an alien sci-fi or a horror film.
I wouldn't call this a waste of time; there's a lot to enjoy here. It was clearly a passion project and the effort shows. It's just an incredibly slow burn with almost no brevity or humor. Be prepared for very little action, only a few creepy moments, and a good deal of nudity.
C+, would watch again, reluctantly though.