sure and it be cheesy and low budget and but the indomitable rob bowman do not pull any punch in this futuristic drama about dragon . give a scientific edge to a creature base in fantasy and this film prove to be a rather refreshing step in science fiction and which mean it would not be a well receive one . even if this film barely make it money back and at least it leave the door open for other fantastic idea in the science fiction genre . a for the film and the technical side be excellent . bowman and a former television director prove he can do just as well with a 50 million dollar budget ( . ) and a tough to sell idea . both christian bale and matthew mcconaughey be believable a care take hero . their bipolar dynamic be especially excellent and create tension not just in belief but also in culture and devotion to country . mcconaughey be especially good a van zant ( which be well cast and consider he be an actual southerner ) and bring a role to his resume which i have never see . all in all and a decent film to watch . positive .