The film unquestionably earns a place among those movies that are enjoyable precisely because of their flaws. Its sheer absurdity creates an undeniable curiosity about where things will lead. The writing is truly dreadful... yet the actors commit to it with such intensity that it’s almost overwhelming. When the credits rolled, I couldn't quite grasp what had transpired, but I certainly felt like I’d been am…

It’s hard not to wonder who will take care of these kids now that things have fallen apart. That line appears in the novel, though it's missing from the film adaptation. I enjoyed David Brin’s story about settlements arising after a disaster and the character known as "Gordon Krantz." My initial viewing of the lengthy movie left me feeling let down; it seemed like the theme of responsibility had been disregarde…