Rotor DR1 (2015)

OK--the acting is like the Disney Channel rejects. The plot is plodding along. The soundtrack is techo-un-inspired. The exterior shots are somewhat interesting in this post-apocalyptic film. I cannot recommend this film to you because of the observations above. I can say if you have an hour and a half to kill, there are far worse things you could be doing.The acting is simply bad and I hope that this poor show is due to the near amateur-status of these leads. Christian Kapper (same last name as the director) and Natalie Welch are the leads who essentially cannot act themselves out of a wet bag. They show one look. They deliver lines like a rehearsal reading of the script. They do not create any sort of spark which could have mitigated the bad acting.The plot is supported with the voice-over narration of Kapper and this voice-over does not help move the plot along. Things happen at random and the pointlessness of the narrative is further underscored. The ending is pretty clear from the first part, so there is not compulsion even to see how things sort of end.Since we are seeing drone/human interaction, the techno-music seems appropriate, but it is simply not inspiring. There is a lame musical interlude on the bus, but that does not assist with anything.The only light spot (if you will pardon this obvious pun) are the exterior shots, apparently of Ohio. Whether it is a snowy field after the drone race or the abandoned mall (where Kapper is reflecting with a voice over), the shots are of interest particularly given both the film's theme and our current politics vs. climate milieu. You might find these images part of your justification for seeing this film.I cannot recommend this film, but I cannot say avoid it at all costs. There are some aspects worth the 90+ minutes, if you believe you have to explain yourself. I--on the other hand--don't need an explanation for anyone.

This film is an interesting concept in that its a community collaboration apocalyptic genre film with a strong focus on Drones "RotorDR1". For a small budget movie of this type they have done remarkable job i.e. Cinematography, Storyline, Acting, Directing etc.Now if you're a Drone/RC enthusiast, then you're really going to love this movie. WOW.. was i surprised.. the first time I saw the racing it looked amazing but whole racing thing has really taken off in the real world!! Really hoping the non Drone Community like this story as much as my family do and it gets more media coverage. Would really love to see more from the Cast and Crew of Rotor DR1.I think it's the sort of film/story that has so much potential!! Hoping to see a part 2 soon :D

The lead actor is the director's son. That should have said something right there. Got bored with this. I turned it off after 30 minutes. Had a hard time trying to figure out where the film was going. Everything seemed so drawn out. The conflicts were unwarranted. I will watch any kind of budget film but I could not get past this one. However, I could see where the film could have gone. This is one movie I could see being redone. I could not understand why they were after Kitch when his place was burned down. The reason for chasing him wasn't valid at all. Just didn't make any sense. Are there many other films out there using the drone concept?

Not a bad story line, not a bad script, but some of the worst acting I've ever seen. The main character isn't bad, it's the supporting cast that ruins the movie. And the director seems to have fallen in love with his footage because he couldn't cut anything! It does drag on (and that's only the first half!). 4C and Maya must be good friends of the director who were cashing in on a BIG favor because they're not even close to being actors--- they're pretty good at reading aloud but they better keep their day jobs. I will watch almost any movie regardless of the quality but I couldn't finish this one! Christian Kapper, you have potential but steer clear of this director in the future!