The film is characterized by its extremely low production budget, often described as sub-level budget. Critics and viewers typically note the following:
The film has a niche following among fans of B-movies who enjoy campy, independent sci-fi action.
Watch the official trailer to see the space marines in action on the frozen world of Mezzo: Recon 2022 [Official Trailer] Synergetic YouTube• Apr 26, 2016 Recon 2022: The Mezzo Incident - Christian Viel (2007)
Reviews often highlight "painful" or predictable dialogue, though they acknowledge the cast's earnest effort to bring the story to life.
is a low-budget, independent science fiction action film directed by Christian Viel . It serves as a direct sequel to the 2004 cult "B-movie" Recon 2020: The Caprini Massacre . Plot Summary
The story follows Lieutenant Sharp (Anderson Bradshaw), who is newly promoted and leading a unit of tough, witty space marines. Their mission takes them to the hostile, icy planet of to investigate and destroy an underground facility belonging to the Ma'hars , an elusive and hostile alien race.
It features a mix of practical makeup for cyborgs and noticeably low-quality CGI for alien creatures. The setting of Mezzo is frequently compared to the ice planet Hoth from The Empire Strikes Back .
