Astro Loco

What sets Astro Loco apart is that it is hard to pin down. It's a thoroughly independent lo-fi DIY sci-fi comedy shot on a shoe-string budget with shades of ALIEN, Dark Star, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Red Dwarf. Despite it's B-movie trappings and constraints it ends up separating itself from other similar films due to its quirky, off-beat nature, blended together with surprisingly poignant and at times profound ideas. The well written and funny characters at the core of the film and the "Rednecks in Space" vibe throughout (including a great soundtrack by Mojo Nixon) only add to Astro Loco's charm and uniqueness. A very enjoyable Australian produced indie film that you should check out, especially if you're looking to make your own films.

I have troubles watching a whole film in one sitting, but must admit I had to keep watching this one to know what was happening next! Comedy and Sci-Fi mixed, and fun to watch. I definitely did not guess the ending, well done with the story line as well. Just a few slow bits to the story, but all in all easy to follow. A good clean relaxing, and as I said, fun to watch movie.

Enjoyed this movie! So much fun with this film. It reminded me of classic Sci-Fi I grew up on. I have a thing for Sci-Fi lately and this gave me the fix I needed. Had me cracking up and this Indy film was able to take my mind far into space, so for me that is a WIN. I would recommend and I would watch this again. :)

Syfy, comedy, great characters - who doesn't love that? I had a great time watching this film because it was fun and very creative. This is true indie filmmaking at its best. Making the absolute most out of a lower budget and having as much fun and creativity as one can. Looking forward to the next one!

I found myself cracking up so much throughout this entire movie. It's a dark space comedy with stellar acting. Just my type of flick. My sister and I have "Movie Night" out in her backyard with a huge portable screen. We invite a bunch of people over to bbq and watch movies so this movie is definitely going on the list. It's funnnnnyyy!!! The scenes are creative and the Actors ALL did a Fantastic job. Kudos to the writer/Director as I was thoroughly entertained.

I loved this movie so much! It has a really unique look and vibe, feels very fresh and sleek, while also reminding me of all the movies I loved when I was a kid! A really original dark/ quirky comedy which visually looks super slick and retro. This was such a refreshing and fun film! Will watch again 💫 💫 💫

The title says everything you need to know...this sci-fi flick doesn't take itself too seriously and has a vibe that made me recall all of the B movies I loved as a kid, with SFX that are straight out of "Famous Monsters of Filmland". A well-done indie, with effects that are impressive for a micro-budget. I can only imagine what the director Aaron McJames could do with a budget that is more deserving of his talent.

For his first feature length film, released recently via Amazon Prime across the globe, Australian writer/director Aaron McJames channels his inner Dark Star to create a micro-budgeted sci-fi/comedy oddity that relishes in its rough around the edges delivery to produce an outing that is sure to find a nice place amongst the cult circuit of independent films that are adored by film fans seeking out something very far from the mainstream. Seemingly a passion project for McJames, who clearly knows his genre entries with Astro Loco featuring a number of throwbacks and winks to films such as 2001: A Space Oddity, Aliens and Sunshine but despite his film feeling indebted to these type of science fiction classics (as well as John Carpenter's DIY sensibilities that served him so well over a number of decades), Astro Loco does feel like its own beast as we follow a motley crew on a more than likely doomed mission across the galaxy on the request of a money making focused organization. Marking the return to screen for Australian actor David Argue, who made a name for himself in key appearances in classic Australian films like Gallipoli, BMX Bandits and Razorback, Astro Loco features a willing cast inhabiting our vessel who find themselves bickering and clashing with one other over various occurrences that is exasperated by the ever present presence of the Jon Reep voiced A. I Hetfield, who is starting too showcase worrying signs as his intelligence and understanding of humanity begins to evolve. Reading the films synopsis or watching the films trailer may make one think they know what they're in for when they sit down to watch Astro Loco but thankfully McJames ensures his film takes enough unsuspecting twists and turns and features a wonderfully pitch black comedic sensibility that you often feel as though this dialogue heavy outing, which puts characters above spectacle (both due to budgetary reasons and narrative purposes), is a surprising and imaginative affair. Undoubtedly held back by its financial restraints, casting necessities and some punchlines and emotional beats that don't quite stick the landing, when taken for what it is, Astro Loco is a fine example of getting things done with the bare basics and signals a director who deserves more chances to apply his trade on a more fiscally backed outing. Final Say - A fun and inventive feature length diversion that is sure to find its fans in the cult film world, Astro Loco is a sci-fi comedy that has enough heart and imagination to be worth your time. 3 games of squash out of 5.

Astro Loco is a low-tech sci-fi, charming romp of an indie. It starts with the pacing of a TV show and then takes off into an offbeat adventure. The special effects or lack of were appropriate for the story. I laughed throughout the movie. Basically, if you like the trailer, you will like the movie.