I.S.S.
2:00 pm
I enjoyed it fine. It had way more potential, but it was fine for what it was. I like space movies. I like the setting and tone of this movie. I had an easier time finding enjoyment because of that. I didn’t find it boring. Maybe a bit basic and sometimes predictable, but not boring. I like paranoia and isolation. The acting was good, although some of the dialogue was cringe. <PERSON> was actually unrecognizable without his beard. It’s a very well shot movie. It looks great for its budget despite some wonky CG at points. This director clearly has range as you can tell from her filmography. From killer whale documentary to isolated space thriller.
This movie I imagine would piss off an astronaut. 217
I think this movie should’ve been about the bond of space scientists. Don’t get me wrong, I think the concept for this is really good and interesting, but I think realistically if this were to happen, the space crew would not react like this. The concept is a great set up for an isolated paranoia thriller, but I would’ve liked to have seen a movie where war breaks out on earth and the I.S.S. crew assumes there is no good world to go back to, and decides to stick together and ignore Earth. it still could’ve been a very good dramatic drama. It also would’ve just been more realistic. It would’ve also been a better vehicle to develop these characters more. Because I think the characters aren’t very well developed in this movie.
That’s about it. My biggest flaw is the lack of character development and I feel this movie would’ve been a bit better had it be about the bond of scientists instead. Still though for what it is, I enjoyed it. I didn’t find it boring. I didn’t mind it was anti-climatic. I have a soft spot for space, movies, and movies about paranoia and isolation so it’s kind of hard for me to not like this. Is it the best of its kind? No, but it’s still not bad in my eyes. 596