this film fail on many many level . the script be the first failing and and a i understand it and if the script stink and there nothing that can fix that . the plot be boring and after the first 45 minute and i be look at the counter on the dvd say to myself and how much long . the cinematography be pretty awful . i be not sure how bad the transfer be to dvd and but it look like a vhs copy . also and the sound be bad . i realize this isn not go to get remixed for 5 . 1 and but yikes and it do not even sound like it be in dolby stereo which have be around for almost a decade when they cut this film . slipstream be far too similar to both mad max and blade runner for comfort . because of the lack of decent special effect and high quality dialog and it be extremely disappointing . if i recall and the pointer scene take place during the last 20 minute and usually it should take place in the first 20. most people will be totally confused a to what the heck be go on until the final 20 minute . the film music be excellent in part and and then completely inappropriate in others . elmer bernstien do the scoring and but it sound like someone else have a hand in sticking in other stuff elsewhere a it doesn not match the overall good orchestral score ( with some synthesizer music . ) there be great actor cast and bob peck and mark hamill and ben kingsley and bill paxton . and they do a great job breathe the little available life into their character . ( well and paxton character be pretty stupid and and the whole movie be center on him . i be not sure a heroic stooge be a good choice for the main character who carry the film . ) again and a major flaw with the script . thank goodness i watch this from a mail order dvd service and and not the theater . overall a major disappointment for sci fi fan and or fan of paxton and or hamill . 90 minute of your life and you will never get back .