South Korea's first major release in 3D, Sector 7, isn't the deepest cinematic experience, definitely falling into the "brainless popcorn" subset of cinema. It's not exactly the most original picture, either, cribbing heavily from the science fiction/horror template Alien set forth over thirty years ago. But, in the end, those facets don't really matter too much, as this is simply a fun movie to watch.

It should be noted that since your friendly neighborhood reviewer hasn't been able to scrounge up enough empty Icehouse tallboy cans to buy one of those newfangled 3D TVs, I can't comment on that aspect of the film, except to say that there are some shots that were obviously set up to take advantage of the system, which tends to come off as annoying when the action isn't actually popping off of the screen.

The term annoying could also be applied to some of the acting. The star, Ha Ji-Won, does a fine enough job in the mode of Sigourney Weaver as Ripley in Alien, but some of the supporting cast goes into such histrionics that the movie almost threatens to become a parody of itself at points. There are also quite a few plot holes present here -- anyone looking to apply some actual science to the science fiction aspect of this film would probably be better served watching Star Trek reruns.

However, despite its' flaws, when Sector 7 is on, it succeeds in its' set mission in delivering entertainment to the audience. The movie offers up enough thrills and chills wrapped around with solid special effects and a nice (albeit small) smattering of gore that even the more jaded viewers out there should be satisfied enough with the proceedings to make this movie well worth seeking out and setting aside a couple of hours to watch.

RATING: 7