stuntmantwo Simon Horrocks takes us on a voyage of fictional assumptions that force us to question reality and leave the audience never able to see the world the same again. The sci-fi world has been given a great gift with this film that unfolds like an origami puzzle, leaving the genre and serious film puffs craving more - Bravo

AvengingInCamden I wonder, after reading the reviews and seeing the huge "thank you "credits in the end of the film, if all these people reviewing this as a master piece had part in the production or are friends. The photography is beautiful, I agree on that, most of the camera work is really good, and it is definitely a good piece visually - most of the time- when taking into account how little money it cost. The story line though, is lacking, only the main character is well developed and the acting, especially in a couple of the female characters, is ... lets say not believable. I found it slow, and only went until the end because I thought there would be a point....but I didn't find it. Visually, wonderful in the most, but if I had payed what cinema costs these days (something around £10 depends where?) I would have been a bit annoyed.

meldixo My path through time is mercilessly fixed. I cannot change course to escape the memory of the pain I have caused, the chances I have missed, the regrets that are directly behind me. I cannot bring back what – or who – has been lost. I cannot linger interminably in the sweetest of moments. But sometimes, how I wish that I could.This is the longing explored by Third Contact, the new film by Si Horrocks. Yes, it was made on a shoestring budget, but this film needs no special pleading. Photographed beautifully in black and white, and with a thoughtful, un-showy yet emotional performance by Tim Scott-Walker, this film will challenge you, and it will richly reward your attention.It's been two weeks since I've watched the film, and it has crossed my mind daily. I would say the lingering impression is not of a psychological thriller or a philosophical treatise (though those aspects are certainly present), but of a poem. The human note Third Contact strikes is clear and true. I found it a melancholy film to watch, but what was left for me afterward was like the photo negative of that: a powerful impression of beauty and happiness in small moments, and unexpectedly but wonderfully, a profound affirmation.

kellystacey1980 Simon Horrocks' Third Contact is one such case. This psychologically-driven film follows David (Tim Scott-Walker), a psychotherapist who's seemingly feeling more like his patients lately with bouts of depression and a sense hopelessness. As David digs deeper into the apparent suicide of his patient, strange and mysterious things start to happen. Writer/director Simon Horrocks did a great job combining both the style and substance with this one. The look and pace of the film fit the source material, so much that I felt closer to the main character. While the film certainly is more psychologically-driven, and this one especially requires a lot of attention, it was EXTREMELY stimulating. A brilliant ending and a film that may leave you with more questions than answers, but that shouldn't be a bad thing especially in today's cinematic climate. A must see film!