had a free ticket so I caught this, I kinda struggle to love Lord and Miller stuff as I used to since we found out they treat their animators like shit, but they can make a damn movie. had some problems with the humour and the amnesia plot device but there's some legitimately transcendental stuff here too absolutely elite Dennis Wilson needledrop, did not expect to ever hear a song from that album at da movies
I really liked the movie but I'm not going to lie and say I think it was a masterpiece. I have my qualms with it but like I'm happy for anyone that had a transcendent experience with it. That's the feeling we are all chasing when we go to the movies. I'm cooler on space movies (Interstellar isn't a top tier Nolan for me for example) but that is just how my brain is wired. And for context - I adore Lord & Miller's movies (they sound like horrible bosses but the work is good)
I wish I saw it in IMAX but it was sold out on our Monday advance screening. Dolby still looked incredible but I imagine there were potentially some aspect ratio changes that we missed out on.
Whatever the most premium screen is available go for it. Some of Greg Fraiser's best work (maybe even better looking than Dune? It's certainly up there)
I really enjoyed it. It feels a bit long, and I think there's a few scenes that could be shortened a bit to help that runtime but nothing major. I enjoy the flash backs, but I love the "we have all the resources in the world, how are we gona solve this" part of sci fi stories. I do think it's weird that Grace barely reacts to any of these memories resurfacing in the movie though. Overall, as a big fan of the book I'm really happy with the adaptation.
I've read the book and I don't remember there being anything crazy, but can anyone give me a sense if it'd be okay to take my 9 year old? The only other PG-13 movie he's seen is F1, which he handled no problem.
this was my exact problem with the amnesia thing and the more I thought about it the more it bothers me. they clearly only did it to preserve the twist that the boss lady sent him up into space against his will, but we don't see Grace reacting at all when this incredibly painful memory resurfaces and one scene later he's talking to her on the probe like it's all fine, so what was even the point? just cut the amnesia thing and make it clear the flashbacks are just there to give the audience information when we need it, like how movies work all the time also in a movie that at least gestures at hard science a fair bit it really starts to strain credulity that it has no interest in how amnesia actually works, it's just a paper thin plot device
It’s being sold like Interstellar or The Martian but honestly it’s more family friendly than both of those
the trailers have come across as quite a bit more family oriented than either of those imo, not to say i’m not expecting it to absolutely rule but i kind of feel like i know what im getting into, especially given miller and lords past work
I think how much I love the book somewhat affected how much I enjoyed this. I still loved this too but damn do I love the book. Definitely one of those where the extra context and nuance in the book just takes it to another level but of course you can only get that level of detail in that medium. It was awesome seeing this in imax though. The only other movie I’ve seen in imax in like the last 15 years was F1.
Same feelings about the flashbacks. In the book, his recall of memories is important and at times is triggered by something. I thought it was weird that he wasn't reacting at all but I knew they would have to for that final memory where he's not brave. I tried articulating this to a friend but she didn't get what I was saying. Her issue with the movie is that Stratt's character was softened from how she is in the book. She's a cold bitch that gets things done. And they cast the perfect actress for it. But they even give her that karaoke scene to show her commiserating with the crew. The change doesn't bother me. I argued maybe that's just how Grace perceived her in his memories. But on the other hand, maybe they didn't trust audiences enough to let her be a complete boss bitch and people still like her.
Saw this today in advance of taking my ten year old since she's been wanting to see it. No language at all and other than a quick jump scare with Rocky, it's pretty tame. The only issues (for mine, at least) might be the runtime and the science dialogue. Common Sense Media does have it at 12+, for what it's worth.
Awesome. The science-y dialogue sounds right up his alley, frankly. We'll probably go see it next week during spring break.
Will be seeing this in a few hours. Bummed I didn't read the book as I loved the Martian book to move experience but oh well. I'm not going to delay seeing just to try to read the book when I'm neck deep in other series. Looking forward to it either way.
if you like the movie, I’d say it’s still worth reading the book sometime down the line. While most of the beats are the same, the book gets much more in depth with the problem solving and science stuff while the movie sort of glosses over it.
This was good. The flashbacks worked for me but some of the humor did not land. Felt like it had 3 endings but overall this is why we go to da movies. Big fun and entertaining movie.
I’m fine with him not really reacting crazy to the reveal because he realized he was brave the entire time.
Also there was a very obvious continuity error with his glasses in the scene they told him he was their choice to go on the mission!!
My parents loved it. Said they had a great time. Glad a big blockbuster like this got the shine it deserved from Amazon, of all studios.