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Tag Archives: Space
Space Sweepers (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): An uneven but likable South Korean space opera
South Korean film “Space Sweepers”, which was released on Netflix yesterday instead of getting released in South Korean theaters due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is a mixed bag consisting of familiar but enjoyable stuffs. While it is full of … Continue reading
The Midnight Sky (2020) ☆☆(2/4): An SF film without much wonder and pizazz
Netflix film “The Midnight Sky”, which was released in theaters in here and US a few weeks ago and then is released on Netflix today, is a disappointment without much wonder and pizazz. While it starts with an interesting story … Continue reading
Ad Astra (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4) : To the stars (and his father)
James Gray’s latest work “Ad Astra” is a slow, introspective science fiction drama austerely revolving around father and son issues from the beginning to the end. Although you may be quite disappointed if you expect something like “Gravity” (2013) or … Continue reading
Armstrong (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Respectable but redundant
Documentary film “Armstrong” tries to present the life and career of Neil Armstrong, the most prominent figure in the Apollo Space Program. While its attempt is admirable, sincere, and, considering the 50th anniversary of that monumental moment, timely, the documentary … Continue reading
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Tagged Astronaut, Documentary, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Space
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The Wandering Earth (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A goofy but ambitious SF spectacle from China
Chinese film “The Wandering Earth” is a goofy but ambitious SF movie which deserves some kudos for trying to reach to the level of your typical Hollywood blockbuster SF film. Although it is sometimes a little too cheesy and corny … Continue reading
High Life (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A challenging SF film from Claire Denis
Claire Denis’ new movie “High Life” is a challenging experience which will certainly confound many of you for good reasons. I must confess that I am still wondering whether I really understand everything in the film, but I sort … Continue reading
The Martian (2015) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): Stranded Alone on Mars
Even though we have learned a lot about Mars since the Viking 1 lander touched down on its surface in 1976, our red neighbor planet still remains as intriguing and mysterious as many other distant places in our solar system … Continue reading
Space Station 76 (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : One-joke space comedy in retro style
If you have ever had a guilty pleasure moment with those dated SF films from the 1970s, “Space Station 76” may appeal to you to some degrees as an one-joke space comedy which tries to hang its tongue on the … Continue reading
Gravity (2013) ☆☆☆☆(4/4) : It’s really terrifying to be floated alone in the space
One of the sweet memories during my trip to Chicago in 2010 was watching movies with my friend and mentor Roger Ebert during one sunny Thursday afternoon. We watched three movies together along with his lovely wife Chaz and his … Continue reading
Europa Report (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A Hard SF recorded on Found footage
When I heard about “Europa Report” at first, it looked like one of those ‘found footage’ horror films, and it really is. The movie mainly revolves around the video clips from a doomed space mission(this is not a spoiler at … Continue reading
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Tagged Astronaut, Found Footage, Horror, Scientist, SF, Space, Space Mission, Spaceship
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