Rote, declamatory representations of paranoia, fear, delusion and counter-attack get cycled through in Stranded, a low-budget science-fiction actioner that unfolds on a heightened emotional pitch which doesn’t leave much room for intrigue or escalating tension. Starring Christian Slater (inexplicably sporting a leather jacket), this futuristic movie from Battlefield Earth director Roger Christian is set on the lunar surface, but it lacks the overall virtuosity of Moon, the visual elegance of the flawed but interesting Europa Report, or even the outlandish lunacy of Apollo 18.

In short, it’s a paycheck project for all involved, and nothing that those outside of diehard genre completists need waste their time on. Stranded isn’t thrilling, or scary, or remotely scientific. Rather, its title just describes how viewers will feel in its 88-minute grasp. For the full, original review, from ShockYa, click here. In addition to its theatrical engagements, Stranded is also available across VOD platforms. (RLJ Entertainment/Image Entertainment, R, 88 minutes)