The world of movie making is no stranger to failures, but "Lumina" takes it to a different level. Its poor execution is astonishingly noticeable that it raises doubts if it was intentionally made so, intending to follow the fame path of "The Room" or "Birdemic." Such criticism comes from the film's laughable scene choices, strangely inconsistent characters, plot that makes no sense, and peculiar dialogue, which sounds like it's translated poorly from another language.
Eric Roberts, one of the industry's most seasoned individuals who had appeared in more than 700 films, pops in for a few minutes, slightly uplifting the film with his spirited performance. His presence, though, is soon consumed by the blatant ineptitude that pervades the film.
"Lumina" starts as a relationship drama featuring a couple, Alex (Rupert Lazarus) and Tatiana (Eleanor Williams), and an old flame named Delilah (Andrea Tivador). An unexpected twist occurs when aliens abduct Tatiana, triggering a series of unrealistic events and forcing Alex to embark on a worldwide adventure to rescue her.
While some scenes are unbearably long, others feel incomplete due to a lack of normal plot transitions, resulting in abrupt edits. The narrative seems so disjointed that picking out specific absurd moments feels like a futile act.
Though the film leaves a memorable impression, much like a bizarre alien abduction nightmare, it's not for the right reasons. Instead, it serves as a perplexing instance of what bad cinema can be: a puzzling mix of nonsensical storytelling and dubious execution.
