The film opens with a body contained in some sort of shroud like covering, its struggling to breath. A woman gradually forces herself out. She's still restrained by tubes and belts that are holding her inside a high tech pod of some kind. What is unclear, even to her, is whether she is there voluntarily or is imprisoned, but if so where, for what reason and by whom? There has been some type of system failure, oxygen supply is gradually diminishing as the woman simultaneously tries to rebuild her memories of who she is and understand what her real predicament is. But time is running out, and fast.
Though you can sometimes foresee some of the plot developments coming, this feature is nonetheless a very engaging and gripping affair. it has a central very physical performance from Melanie Laurent, which is convincingly maintained. If you are looking for a high concept sci-fi film well acted and realised Oxygene is probably the one for a Saturday night in.
CARROT REVIEW 5/8
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