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Meteor: First Impact (2022): Cast & Ratings

Meteor: First Impact (2022) movie poster

Meteor: First Impact is a 2022 action thriller directed by Brett Bentman, starring Thom Hallum as William Zito, Tiffany McDonald and Timothy McKinney. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and was made on a reported $20,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 27/100.

Echo Score
27
budget
$20K
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Meteor: First Impact (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Brett Bentman
Genres
Thriller , Action
Original language
English
Budget
$20K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Meteor: First Impact About?

The premise of Meteor: First Impact without spoilers.

THIS IS WHEN THE END BEGINS A scientist races the clock in an attempt to save Earth from a series of deadly meteor attacks.

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Cast & crew

Meteor: First Impact Cast & Characters

Thom Hallum leads the cast as William Zito, with Tiffany McDonald as Brenda and Timothy McKinney as Lennnox. Directed by Brett Bentman; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More films directed by Brett Bentman: Lone Star Shark, Bull Shark 3, Bull Shark 2 and Texas Twister.

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Ratings

Meteor: First Impact Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 27/100, strongest in sensory experience (42) and weakest in character & emotion (22).

27 /100

Meteor: First Impact Echo Score Breakdown

Meteor: First Impact delivers a largely unsatisfying experience, with many reviewers noting fundamental flaws across production and narrative. While a minority praised modest aspects such as occasional visual composition, the dominant sentiment points to poor direction, uneven pacing, and uninspired performances that hinder audience engagement. Consequently, the film struggles to leave a lasting positive impression, resulting in a low overall rating.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 28

    In terms of art and craft, critics highlight subpar production values, jarring CGI, and inconsistent editing that dilute the disaster premise. The cinematography receives occasional praise for isolated shots, yet the overall visual execution is deemed inadequate for genre expectations. This imbalance leads to a weak technical foundation that detracts from the film’s credibility.

  • Character & Emotion 22

    When evaluating character and emotion, reviewers consistently describe flat performances and unconvincing chemistry among the cast. Acting is often labeled as mediocre or outright terrible, with specific criticism of the teen female lead and lack of authentic emotional reactions. The absence of depth hampers audience investment, resulting in a markedly low character score.

  • Story & Flow 38

    Story and flow receive mixed feedback; several reviewers note a confusing plot, excessive flashbacks, and a meandering focus on peripheral drama over the central disaster. While a few commend an initially engaging premise, the overall narrative is regarded as sluggish and lacking cohesive tension. This uneven storytelling yields a modest but below‑average score.

  • Sensory Experience 42

    Sensory experience shows a split assessment; some users commend moments of appealing cinematography and atmospheric tone, yet the majority criticize poorly rendered sound design and uninspired musical cues. The limited budget is cited as a factor, but the overall sensory impact fails to meet genre standards, placing this aspect in the lower‑mid range.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    Rewatch factor is generally low, with many reviewers stating the film offers little incentive for repeat viewings due to slow pacing and lack of memorable moments. A small subset finds it watchable as a novelty B‑movie, but the prevailing view labels it a time‑consuming effort that does not reward subsequent viewings.

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Meteor: First Impact FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Meteor: First Impact, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Meteor: First Impact?

Meteor: First Impact runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Meteor: First Impact released?

Meteor: First Impact was released on December 30, 2022.

Who directed Meteor: First Impact?

Meteor: First Impact was directed by Brett Bentman.

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Who is in the cast of Meteor: First Impact?

Meteor: First Impact stars Thom Hallum as William Zito, Tiffany McDonald as Brenda and Timothy McKinney as Lennnox, among 8 credited actors.

What was the budget of Meteor: First Impact?

Meteor: First Impact had a reported budget of $20,000.

Does Meteor: First Impact have a post-credit scene?

No. Meteor: First Impact has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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