Toxic Skies (2008)

These days conspiracy theories are all the thing, especially when social media gets involved...But have you ever heard of chemtrails? You know, those long, funny looking jets of steam from planes in the sky? Some people think it isn't used jet exhaust, that corporations are dropping everything over The States and Canada, from pesticides to drugs to hazardous waste, radioactive materials, pharmaceuticals... even bioweapons, which is where Toxic Skies begins.Tess is a highly successful and valued doctor working for the W.H.O. (World Health Organization), when she is called in during a serious crisis. Several civilians have gotten sick, including a university student girl, a hippie-looking guy who has a thing for one of the other doctors, and a woman about thirty years old. The victims are random, no connection to one another... but one man, a mysterious loner named Jack, has the answer in his conspiracy theorist beliefs on chemtrails. Could some corporation be involved? Is the virus being dropped on random people on purpose? Corporations are not evil (okay, aside from McDonald's). Most corporations are helpful in manufacturing needed products and employing people across the world. This movie is far-fetched, but remember, it is fictional, just presenting a scenario that actually could happen. Aside from the theory of chemtrails itself, which is rather long to dive into, the film itself is intriguing and filled with action. The characters are all unique and you want to find out if they survive. The acting was excellent, the soundtrack pretty good, the plot certainly original and the whole idea of people poisoned on purpose is frightening but surprisingly realistic. Combine Warning Sign (1985) with Criminal Minds, and you'll get Toxic Skies. I highly recommend watching it, I'm honestly very shocked that this little movie only has a 5/10 overall user rating. I personally really enjoyed it. Don't underestimate Toxic Skies, it might be just a small movie but once you see it, you'll be questioning all sorts of things in society.

A deadly virus has struck Spokane, Washington, and "Dr. Tess Martin" (Anne Heche) is trying to find a cure. But before she can do that she needs to isolate the virus and figure out why all known antibiotics don't even slow it down. Meanwhile, a person named "Jack" (James Tupper) is trying to convince her that there is a conspiracy going on and wants her to expose the people responsible. In the meantime, patients are beginning to die and it appears that the Mayor, the Army and a CEO of a leading drug pharmaceutical are all behind the spread of the disease. At any rate, rather than reveal the rest of the story, I will just say that this is a nice little conspiracy film which should keep most viewers interested from start to finish. Anne Heche is quite cute and gives a good performance as the doctor who is both competent and caring. Likewise, James Tupper does quite well as the conspiracy fanatic who just won't give up. And although the story is a little far-fetched at times, I still enjoyed it and think that most fans of this genre will appreciate it too.

When I saw this movie on Netflix, I decided to watch it just because it takes place in Spokane (close to where I grew up). With a pretty dismal rating, I wasn't expecting much going into it. However, I was pleasantly surprised.The production value, acting, filming, sound, etc. are all well done. Unlike many Netflix instant-play movies, it seemed this one was made by a competent production company that actually invested into the quality of the film.Although the story isn't anything extraordinary, and can be very slow at times, it can be credited with being somewhat original and provides a few fresh twists. If you aren't expecting a Hollywood blockbuster, and can manage to sit through a movie without A-list actors, you may actually find the 90 minutes of Toxic Skies enjoyable.The only thing I am really disappointed with is the location of Spokane plays no role besides the movie needing to take place somewhere. It is ironic the one thing that hooked me into watching the movie ended up being irrelevant.

Okay movie about how chemtrails, the vapor trails left by planes, are spreading a deadly virus which makes almost everyone in Spokane sick. Anne Hesche plays a doctor who tries to sort out what is behind the disease and find out a way to stop it from killing everyone.Yet another government is bad movie is an okay thriller. The cast is fine, but its not really given much to do beyond the cliché. Its best not to really think about much of what happens since it doesn't completely make sense. Things are not helped by the feeling that this wasn't really made with any sort of passion, and while its competent its never compelling. I'd wait for cable.