Plot: Plants are running havoc and they've taken over the world in a surprise attack. Humanity has been decimated and is struggling to survive. Yang and his daughter Yuan fend for themselves, but they're saved in the nick of time by an army squad. They learn that time is running out and that the plants are starting a new attack.
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September 25, 2024
Chinese streamers have been mostly targeting historical fantasy/action work so far, I wish they'd try a bit more sci-fi if only to get the hang of things. A film like Restart the Earth shows enough promise, but it lacks the routine that makes these cheaper Chinese films better than they're supposed to be.
The setup is fun and because of the shameless CG, there's no convoluted world-building. The CG isn't great though, neither are the performances. But the pacing is high and the runtime short. There's hardly a dull moment and while the ending could've done with less melodrama, I still had a good time with this one.