This is a small, but ambitious and thoughtful science-fiction suspense film. Serious fans of the genre will admire the way it never becomes an over-the-top, conventional bump-in-the-cosmic-night experience, but instead remains a focused and grounded example of speculative fiction, trusting rightly in the mystery of the unknown to hold the audience's attention. A fine international cast with a few recognizable faces, including Sweden's Michael Nyqvist (the male lead in the original version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and its sequels) and South Africa's Sharlto Copley (District 9), deliver authentic, engaging, and unpretentious performances; every subtle note of desperation and wonder rings true, infusing the archived-found-footage presentation with convincing humanity. If anyone even remembers the deadly dull Apollo 18 two years later, regard this as Apollo 18 made by people with vision, wit, and respect for their audience. It not as great as either, but it can still stand proudly alongside Alien and Sunshine.

B+

Interesting film and currently on Netflix Instant. David's review is pretty accurate.

B