 In 2007, producer Eric D. Wilkinson publicly thanked users of BitTorrent who distributed the film without express permission, saying that it lifted the profile of the film far beyond the financier's expectations; he encouraged fans to purchase the DVD or donate.IGN gave it an 8 out of 10, calling it "intellectual sci-fi".DVD Verdict criticized the heavy-handed ending, saying that one's opinion of the film would be shaped by views on religion.