Ad Astra

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JoeCoolSep 22, 2019

Brad Pitt is a really great actor and the beautiful photography make this one worth seeing on the big screen. You'll get a bit of dodgy science and questionable choices thrown into the mix, but if you can get over that for the most part, justBrad Pitt is a really great actor and the beautiful photography make this one worth seeing on the big screen. You'll get a bit of dodgy science and questionable choices thrown into the mix, but if you can get over that for the most part, just for the sake of moving the story along, it's quite an enjoyable movie. I can understand the messages won't exactly please everyone, but people aren't always all puppies and sunshine. That's just the way it is.… Expand

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ProteusSep 20, 2019

There are some large and annoying and notable problems with the physics out in space in the film. Sorry to say it just cannot be ignored.

Just prepare yourself for some deep "whatever" moments and enjoy the depth of the emotional story, theThere are some large and annoying and notable problems with the physics out in space in the film. Sorry to say it just cannot be ignored.

Just prepare yourself for some deep "whatever" moments and enjoy the depth of the emotional story, the visuals, the Brad Pitt performance, the music and the ambience.… Expand

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AvodeskormSep 30, 2019

Ad Astra is inferior to the director's previous movie 'Lost City of Z'. AA contains some of what made Lost City of Z great, but utilizes it much less and trading it in for sterile narration/monologues; close-up shots of Brad Pitt's face.
AdAd Astra is inferior to the director's previous movie 'Lost City of Z'. AA contains some of what made Lost City of Z great, but utilizes it much less and trading it in for sterile narration/monologues; close-up shots of Brad Pitt's face.
Ad Astra could have been fine with the monologues if the writing was much better. An example would be the film A Scanner Darkly, which had monologues ripped straight from the book by Philip K Dick. (So of course it would be good) None of the writing is especially stand out but the direction in the monologue scenes is too true to the character. It's not directed badly, its directed to reflect the emotionless dialogues.
Almost everything else is excellent, there's just not enough of it to outweigh the poor introspective moments. What made some scenes in Ad Astra and a lot of scenes in Lost City of Z memorable is how strikingly haunting the scenes are. The emotional story is perfectly reflected in the images the director presents.
Ad Astra is not the sum of its parts; it contains scenes of brilliance combined with too many scenes of dull monologue and dialogue.… Expand

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lennycliff123Sep 21, 2019

While I don't think Ad Astra is quite deserving of the praise most of the movie critics have given it, it's still well worth seeing.

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MattBrady99Oct 9, 2019

“Work hard, play later.”

Once a year ever since ‘Gravity’ was released, we seem to get new stories about the voyage of space where certain characters “do not go gentle into that good night.” I wasn’t wowed over the trailers for Ad Astra,“Work hard, play later.”

Once a year ever since ‘Gravity’ was released, we seem to get new stories about the voyage of space where certain characters “do not go gentle into that good night.”

I wasn’t wowed over the trailers for Ad Astra, because when you work at a cinema and spent most of your day watching trailers, well trust me when I say this didn’t stand out from the rest. I originally thought it was about saving the world or something like that. For what it didn’t advertise was a slow burn sci-fi movie that’s on the same level as ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and the emotional side as ‘First Man’. A personal story told through a first person narrative about unresolved issues from past relationship.

Basically an art house movie with a huge budget.

‘Ad Astra’ was pretty good. After only seeing it once, I feel that this will grow on me overtime and so far it has. A mixture of both ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ and Terrence Malick movies. While not as great as those two comparisons, but while watching I couldn’t help to be reminded of those two.

There's some beautiful and impressive shots through out the movie, especially when the movie constantly shows you the entire scale of space and planets through the characters journey. The colors adds to environment that oozes with style and has a tranquil feel to it. I think that’s where the Blade Runner vibes really come in. Brilliant cinematography by Hoyte Van Hoytema.

Brad Pitt was terrific as the silent astronaut with tangled mood swings. It’s not an explosive performance, just simple enough for it to be effective. Any other actor would’ve gone big for no other reasons than being overly dramatic and it makes sense for his character to be closed off; similar to Ryan Gosling in ‘First Man’, where his emotional health comes last. You learn very little about his character, as most of his backstory is only in the background for you to piece together the puzzle.

The score was mystical and often eerie at times which helped ties in with the unknown aspects of space. The visual effects are excellent and nearly photorealistic at times - something you come to expect by now with space movies.

I wasn’t too sure about the narration at first, because it was very off putting and a cheap way for the character to express himself. However it sorta grew on me after awhile and some of it was almost rambling with Roy questioning every decision he made.

Now for the issues:

I have no idea why Liv Tyler was in this movie, because she literally does nothing and could have easily been cut out. It felt like a reshoot for some reason.

Remember when I said the visual effects are photorealistic ‘at times’, but that isn’t always the case with certain scenes. There’s a deranged chimpanzee that pops up and it looks really phoney. I think that entire scene could been cut out. I’ve brought up twice about cutting scenes, because I believe if this movie went back to the editing room one more time, then my score would be a lot higher.

There’s a ridiculously and almost laughable scene where Roy (Brad Pitt) steaks into a spaceship that he’s not suppose to be on, and all the astronauts onboard go into a frenzy and accidentally start kill themselves while trying to cease Roy. No joke. Roy dosen’t even do anything as he never intended to hurt them. It was cheap way of making Roy isolated for the rest of the movie. A few years ago I remember reading a horrifying incident that happened to astronaut Luca Parmitano where he reported water inside of his space suit helmet, and nearly become the first astronaut to drown in space. However, Luca remained calm throughout the whole incident despite the odds of him dying being high, but in the end he survived. So it’s really strange seeing these trained astronauts freaking out because came on board.

Overall rating: Out of the whole spectacle, I find the meaning of the movie the most striking. The themes of family, love and abandonment plays a major role in the story. The whole idea of “working hard and playing later” comes with a cost, which is the less time we spend with our loved ones and abandoning everything to pursuit something better out there when in reality the best things in life are right here. When you discover nothing there’s no turing back and no finding your way back. I’ve been thinking about it for awhile now after seeing the movie.

Never underestimate James Gray as a storyteller.… Expand

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ametacriticSep 23, 2019

Looks good, holds promise for nearly 2/3 of the film (though there are signs early on the movie doesn't have it together), and ultimately it falls apart. Everything surrounding Tommy Lee Jones just doesn't gel / make sense / giveLooks good, holds promise for nearly 2/3 of the film (though there are signs early on the movie doesn't have it together), and ultimately it falls apart. Everything surrounding Tommy Lee Jones just doesn't gel / make sense / give satisfaction. I wish the characters and plot had been better, it's a good looking movie that was willing to be deliberate and thoughtful which I appreciate.… Expand

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Davrosdaleks1Sep 29, 2019

Ad Astra is basically a little bit of a mesh of Black Hole meets Apocalypse Now as Brad Pitt plays an astronaut who goes into space seeking his long thought dead father played by Tommy Lee Jones who may be linked to a serious of dangerousAd Astra is basically a little bit of a mesh of Black Hole meets Apocalypse Now as Brad Pitt plays an astronaut who goes into space seeking his long thought dead father played by Tommy Lee Jones who may be linked to a serious of dangerous electrical surges. It's a great looking film that can also be pretty dull at points.

This is one of the most visually impressive films of the year. There is just so much gorgeous scenery and special effects. Includes the best looking realization of the moon's surface I've ever seen. The film does a great job of balancing the whiteness or colors of the spacecraft with the darkness of space. The cinematography is also excellent with just some great camera shots.

The movie does a strong job of world building in this near future world where space travel is easier and travel to the moon is pretty routine. The setting is explained naturally without forced exposition.

This is a very deliberately paced movie that focuses too much on the hero's journey for it's own good. This is isn't too much of an issue for the first half of the film as they throw several interesting things at you. However as Pitt's character travels further away from human civilization, scenes get far more drawn out and just plain boring. I had to step away for a few minutes and didn't miss anything.

It doesn't help the movie any that the main story and the hero's journey are all really basic and predictable when you get down to it.

Though I just said how simple his character's arc was, Pitt does a really good job of selling the guy especially since he has his emotions in check for a good part of the film. Though he's not in this much, Jones also does a hell of a job. (Also, this isn't really relevant to the content of the film, but Donald Pleasance is in this and this is the first time I've seen him without facial hair. I think he's a reverse Trebeck in that I actually thinks he looks better without it despite being accustomed to him with the moustache and sometimes beard for years.)

I think this film is more appealing to those you are interested in intellectual films. If you're into pure entertainment, this may not be your thing.… Expand

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zumballyuOct 6, 2019

Slow moving interstellar drama that pits Brad Pitt’s exceptional acting against lackluster writing and aesthetically dubious narrative fillers. What most surprised me about the movie was it’s tension. The lightness and boundlessness ofSlow moving interstellar drama that pits Brad Pitt’s exceptional acting against lackluster writing and aesthetically dubious narrative fillers. What most surprised me about the movie was it’s tension. The lightness and boundlessness of floating through space contrasts sharply with scenes of bodies flailing hopelessly to the earth, skulls cracking on airlock windows and human arms being devoured by genetically modified space apes. However where the more subtle tension builds around the theme of space travel, huge opportunities are lost by not exploiting Liv Tyler’s character as the strained romantic relationship between her and the protagonist. Also the father-son drama although mostly well acted lacks in believability and emotional connection.… Expand

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JPKOct 6, 2019

Uhhhhhh, Okay
Ad Astra is pretty disappointing, But it still has a great performance from Brad Pitt and incredible visuals.

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MPReviewsOct 12, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
-Solid characters that I found myself fairly invested in.
-Good performances, particularly from Brad Pitt and Tommy Lee Jones.
-Great visuals and atmosphere.
-The way the film portrays space travel is very interesting since it’s very likely that that is what it will actually be like in possibly a decade or so. -The movie is slow paced, but unlike Star Trek: The Motion Picture where it was only made like that to pad out the run time, in this film it works in favor of the story. -The film as a whole feels realistic, which makes it even easier for us to connect to these characters.
-The scene where Tommy Lee Jones’ character, H. Clifford McBride, commits suicide nearly made me tear up, something only a few films in the past have managed to accomplish.

Cons:
-The placement of the scene where Roy, Brad Pitt’s character, is collecting data from the Lima Project I found confusing because it happens after H. Clifford McBride commits suicide and the transition to this scene doesn’t make it clear enough that it’s a flashback. I admit it’s a nitpick, but it left me a little confused when I watched the movie. -While I believe the slow pacing works in the film’s favor as it helps to add suspense to the movie, it may turn off some viewers who are looking for a more fast paced action heavy sci-fi movie, and some of the trailers for this movie make it seem as though this is something like that, when it reality it is slow paced and doesn’t have too much action. -Roy seems a little too devoted to saving his father considering what he knows what he has done to his other crew member and he even straight up tells him he never cared about him or his mother, especially considering how emotionally detached he is portrayed as being in the movie.
-The film’s main core message seems to be one that I think most people already know. It still serves as a good cautionary tale, but it’s still a message I feel like most people are already aware of. -It’s kind of hard to be invested in Liv Tyler’s character because we see very little of her throughout the movie. We only really care about her because Roy cares about her, and that’s not really a good thing.

Final verdict: I enjoyed Ad Astra. I have a few small issues with it here and there, but it is overall a well made film that I would recommend checking out. Just be sure you know what you are getting into when going to see it.… Expand

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TheDiSep 28, 2019

Ad Astra, I would call as "Interstellar on minimal" Kind of similar plot, smaller action, different hero and story. It can be the same world just 5-10 years earlier. Pitt playing well, but sometimes there are scenery issues from my view. SomeAd Astra, I would call as "Interstellar on minimal" Kind of similar plot, smaller action, different hero and story. It can be the same world just 5-10 years earlier. Pitt playing well, but sometimes there are scenery issues from my view. Some actions and scenes are a little absurd. Overall it was a nice picture for me. I like the self voice of Pitt's character and his character.… Expand

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Bertaut1Oct 7, 2019

Despite some absurd diversions (chase scene! horror scene! shoot-out scene!), this is a quality science-fiction narrative

Hoping to step into the lineage of such esoteric science-fiction films as 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and SolyarisDespite some absurd diversions (chase scene! horror scene! shoot-out scene!), this is a quality science-fiction narrative

Hoping to step into the lineage of such esoteric science-fiction films as 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and Solyaris (1972), Ad Astra is, first and foremost, a mainstream Hollywood movie wherein the demand for crowd-pleasing content clashes with the desire for esotericism. This is manifested in the form of an overly convenient resolution and some of the most ludicrous narrative diversions since the abomination that was Star Wars: The Last Jedi (space pirates! enraged simians! shoot-out!). Which is not to say that I disliked the film – I didn't; even if the narrative never manages to get beyond Heart of Darkness in space and the script relies far too heavily on a sub-Terrence Malick voiceover. The craft on display is exceptional and the story is thought-provoking, with some spectacular visuals. But it could have been so much better.

In the near future, a series of energy surges originating near Neptune leave much of Earth without power. 29 years previously, H. Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones), left Earth with the Lima Project, a mission aimed at establishing contact with alien civilisations. Travelling to the same region near Neptune from which the surges are now emanating, 16 years into the mission, all contact was lost. SpaceCom presumed the crew dead, but now they fear that a possibly unhinged Clifford could be behind the surges. And so Maj. Roy McBride (Brad Pitt), Clifford's son, is to travel to a secure long-range communications base on Mars and record a message for Clifford in the hopes he might respond.

Written by James Gray and Ethan Gross, and directed by Gray, Ad Astra wastes no time in tying us rigidly to Roy's perspective; it opens with a POV shot from inside his helmet, and the first words we hear are him speaking in voiceover. This sets up the narrative to come, as Roy remains the sole focaliser throughout. The fact that the film is set amongst the stars, but remains always tied to Roy's perception allows Gray to fashion a narrative that's both massive in scope yet emotionally intimate. He's aided in this by cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, whose gorgeous 35mm celluloid photography captures the overwhelming scale, but also frequently frames Pitt in tight close-ups.

Initially played as emotionally closed off ("I've been trained to compartmentalise my emotions"), Roy's stoicism slowly starts to erode as his mission begins to go wrong. Pitt's performance shuns emotional grandstanding, and is terrifically modulated and minimalist, using the lack of outward emotion to inform the character's emotional beats, relying on subtlety and nuanced gesture.

Thematically, Ad Astra is the story of two men obsessed with their profession to the detriment of all else, and like most of Gray's films, it's heavily androcentric, as are its most obvious narrative influences – Heart of Darkness (1899) and Apocalypse Now (1979). Within this, an especially interesting theme is commercialism - Roy takes a Virgin America shuttle to the moon, whilst an exterior shot of a lunar base shows signs for Applebee's, DHL, and Subway. And since the moon is now so like Earth, it's blighted by many of the same issues as Earth; crime, political division, materialism. Indeed, in VO, Roy notes the moon has become a "re-creation of what we're running from on Earth".

However, for all these positives, there are some significant problems. Firstly, there are three ridiculous pseudo-action scenes. The third, at least, is the springboard for the second half of the movie, but it remains a monumentally silly way to advance the plot. The first two scenes, however, serve no such purpose; they lead nowhere, reveal nothing about the character, and have no connection to the esoteric themes found elsewhere.

Another problem is the overly neat finale, which I believe was a reshoot after test audiences responded poorly to the original ending. However, the originally scripted ending made a lot more sense and was thematically fascinating. The other big problem is the VO. Obviously intended to function in much the same way as Willard's in Apocalypse Now, the problem is that most of the time, it's describing something we can see on screen. Pitt's performance is strong enough that the VO is unnecessary, and it's hugely distracting. By the half-way stage, I was sick of Roy's cod-philosophical ramblings that come across like someone trying and failing to imitate Malick.

With all that said, however, it's a testament to the story that despite these hurdles, I still enjoyed the film. The manner in which Gray juxtaposes an intimate tone with massive themes is impressive, and Pitt gives a strong performance. In essence, Ad Astra is a fable about the importance of human connection, played out against the backdrop of the infinite, and despite some significant problems, it's well worth checking out.… Expand

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KenROct 29, 2020

There’s enough to like in this space exploration yarn to keep most viewers reasonably compelled - wondering how it may achieve a conclusion. It starts with a bang via some spectacular explosions at high altitude, then slows to examine someThere’s enough to like in this space exploration yarn to keep most viewers reasonably compelled - wondering how it may achieve a conclusion. It starts with a bang via some spectacular explosions at high altitude, then slows to examine some disenfranchised family relationships. All this takes place while a team searches for other forms of intelligent life - in the outer regions of the solar system. Writer-director James Grey (The Immigrant ’13) presents his story within a kaleidoscope of vast and beautiful vistas.

While in some aspects similar to 2001, this is more accessible, offering a little more humanity to contemplate. In some ways, it’s like a cross between Silent Running and a serious take on the Star Wars theme. Some situations come across as maybe a little far-fetched, under-explained and under-developed but it offers a mostly mature script that’s worthy of some thought. Brad Pitt gives one of his more convincing performances - mostly registered by nuanced facial expressions and a nicely handled voice-over ‘thoughts’ approach. A strong ethereal style music score by Max Richter (Testament of Youth ’14) helps build an expansive atmosphere. But, if we are looking for God (as the movie hints) I doubt we are going to find him floating around the solar system – or at least, not until He’s ready to be ‘found’.… Expand

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LajaleaaOct 25, 2019

"I should feel something."
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( 73/100 ) . "Ad Astra" es un puro muy duro de fumar, pero también uno muy elegante. Fuera de las influencias que carga la película, se nota la poderosa mano de Hoyte Van Hoytema y su intención por exponer su"I should feel something."
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( 73/100 )
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"Ad Astra" es un puro muy duro de fumar, pero también uno muy elegante. Fuera de las influencias que carga la película, se nota la poderosa mano de Hoyte Van Hoytema y su intención por exponer su parte del proyecto de forma integra y pulcra. Hoytema es un erudito capaz de fotografiar y visualizar paisajes interestelares que muy pocos en este planeta podrían imaginar. Ese es el deleite más grande del film. Cuando se trata de observar el panorama, contemplar la distancia y los elementos que conforman las capas visuales como el color y la arquitectura, "Ad Astra" es un gran éxito. Pero hay un gran "pero". El guión, escrito por Gray, desmorona todo potencial en el film. La esencia de la película sonda entre el viaje de Roy en busca de su padre, su propia concepción de la vida y la obsesión del padre con la vida extraterrestre. El guión le da demasiado existencialismo a la voz de Roy y mucho peso a la obsesión del padre. Roy es una persona tan dominada por la pesades de la soledad que su narrativa se vuelve repetitiva y arrastra al público a un eterno discurso de "¿Quien soy y porque no siento nada?" hasta un punto de tedio. Por otro lado, la obsesión del padre es absurda e irracional, y aunque ciertas actitudes se justifican durante el viaje, simplemente agregan monotonía a las escenas que tanto trabajo le costó idear a Hoytema. En ese aspecto, me entristece decir que no hubo un impulso importante de actuación en el film. Es evidente que Brad Pitt comprime su actuación para lograr al personaje, y cuando se esfuerza por romper su propio casco, es muy poco el merito que se le puede dar a un par de lagrimas que no logra retener. Ni Tommy Lee Jones o los 5 minutos en los que sale Ruth Negga aportan en la dramática. Fuera de lo visual, "Ad Astra" es una intención más de generar reflexión en un público que ha visto a gente perderse y encontrarse a sí misma de formas más razonables. Creo que el error de James Gray fue contar la vida de un hombre que no la vivía.
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"Ad Astra" is a cigarette hard to smoke but is also an elegant one. Independently the influences that the movie has, it can be noticed the powerful hand of Hoyte Van Hoytema and the intention of presenting his part of the project with integrity and neatness. Hoytema is an erudite capable of picturing and visualizing interstellar landscapes that very few on this planet could imagine. That is the biggest delight of the movie. When it's about observing the panorama, contemplating the distance and the elements that have the visual layers such as the color and the architecture, "Ad Astra" is a great success. But there is a big obstacle. The scrip, written by Gray, crumbles all the potential in the film. The essence of the movie probes between Roy’s journey in search of his father, his conception of life and the obsession of the father with extraterrestrial life. The scrip gives too much existentialism to the voice of Roy and a lot of weight to the father's obsession. Roy is someone so overwhelmed by the heaviness of his loneliness that his narrative becomes repetitive and drags the public into a never-ending speech of "Who Am I and Why I Can't Feel Something?" to a point of tedium. On the other side, the father's obsessions are absurd and irrational, and even when some behaviors are justified while the journey, they simply add monotony to the scenes that Hoytema worked so hard to idealize. In that aspect, I'm sad to say that there was not an important impulse of acting in the movie. It is evident that Brad Pitt compress his own acting to achieve the character, and when he tries to break his own helmet, the merit that can be given to the few tears that he couldn't hold in is too little. Not even Tommy Lee Jones or the five minutes on the screen of Ruth Negga add something to the dramatic. Taking the visuals out, "Ad Astra" is one more intention of promoting reflection in a public that has seen characters getting lost and finding themselves in more reasonable ways. I believe that James Gray's mistake was telling about the life of a man who was not living it.… Expand

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theredskySep 22, 2019

Ad Astra has some of the best visual effects of the year and another strong performance from Brad Pitt. Even though the film is really strong in the technical category, it still has its issues. The film is definitely going for this deepAd Astra has some of the best visual effects of the year and another strong performance from Brad Pitt. Even though the film is really strong in the technical category, it still has its issues. The film is definitely going for this deep psychological tone and it didn’t work well for me, mainly because the film takes itself a little bit too seriously. Throughout the 2 hour runtime, Pitt smiles maybe once or twice. If the film wasn’t trying to make itself this deep psychological film, it would have been better. The very basic concept of the film is very cliched. It is another save the universe story but it does enough that is unique that this isn’t that big of an issue. Some of the side characters are pointless and are just there to dump exposition. The film also does start to feel a tad bit too long towards the end though. While these issues do hold the film down a little bit, the positives do outweigh the negatives. Brad Pitt gives a fantastic performance. Although I think his performance in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was better, I still think he does a fantastic job. It’s just the little things he does in this role that establish him as a great actor. Tommy Lee Jones did a good job in his role even though he was on screen for about 10-15 minutes. In my opinion, the biggest take away from the film is the visual effects. The film looks fantastic. Whenever we see a planet, it looks so real and it sucks you into the universe. Every little detail, every spaceship, every location just feels incredibly real. I strongly believe this film could win Best Visual Effects at the Oscars. The way the film uses lighting and its camera work just adds to the spectacle. I don’t know a lot about the physics of space but from what I do know, this film abides by those rules most of the time. Do remember that this film takes place in the near future and technology has obviously improved in this universe so some of the physics may not make as much sense as they would today. I also really enjoyed the score by Max Richter for this film a lot. It has this spacey vibe to it that fits the atmosphere and the tone the film is going for. I thought the production design for this film was really good also. Overall, Ad Astra is a great film with a fantastic performance by Brad Pitt and amazing visual effects but is held back a little by a way too serious tone. I give Ad Astra a 7.5/10.… Expand

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veshchesSep 22, 2019

I wanted to like this film more than I did. I think I get it, but I don't think the film did a good job of making me care very much for these characters. I did enjoy it, but doubt I would ever sit through it again.

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UncleWillardDec 5, 2019

Beautifully shot and acted, but missing something. I truly enjoyed it and got a Terrance Malick vibe from it. I loved that it was really a story about fatherhood and, to an extent, masculinity set in space. It sounds like that would be silly,Beautifully shot and acted, but missing something. I truly enjoyed it and got a Terrance Malick vibe from it. I loved that it was really a story about fatherhood and, to an extent, masculinity set in space. It sounds like that would be silly, but it isn't at all. The only thing I did not care for is Tommy Lee Jones. I found his portrayal to be silly and I was expecting so much more when he and Brad Pitt's character finally met. Outside of that, it's just a solid film.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetDec 28, 2021

This is quite an atmospheric watch. It features good visual effects and a good performance from Brad Pitt as the main character and Tommy Lee Jones as the father. I could almost feel his determination to re-connect with his father, inThis is quite an atmospheric watch. It features good visual effects and a good performance from Brad Pitt as the main character and Tommy Lee Jones as the father. I could almost feel his determination to re-connect with his father, in whichever form possible. I thought the music/score was particularly good - its quite haunting in a sense, somewhat ethereal. The plot is perhaps a little basic but it works well. I thought it was quite an absorbing watch and so yes, I'd recommend it.… Expand

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SirDidymusOct 1, 2019

Interstellar with an inner monologue. Great performances and beautiful visuals that are held back by a few minor plot and pacing issues. It feels longer than it's two hour run time.

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CristoParadoSep 29, 2019

A tale of overcoming depression through humility. Set in a vague “not so distant future” where mankind has reached the edge of the solar system in Neptune (as Pluto is no longer thought of as a planet) but remains unable to reach into theA tale of overcoming depression through humility. Set in a vague “not so distant future” where mankind has reached the edge of the solar system in Neptune (as Pluto is no longer thought of as a planet) but remains unable to reach into the intricacies of the soul for lack of volition and surpluses of fear. The movie moves slowly but surely into the protagonist’s acceptance of his universal needs, doubts and longings amidst a mostly gloomy atmosphere accomplished through tense and low music, sparse sound effects, and long voice-overs. It takes a nuclear explosion for the protagonist to shake off his reluctance to bond with the world thus transforming himself into a new shape of the father figure. Pitt’s performance goes splendidly from emotional unavailability to a calm vulnerability in surrender.… Expand

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AngryHedgehogOct 10, 2019

A movie that in my opinion dares to give the absolute opposite answer to a question we are all so sure has a positive answer; Is there life out there? If there is not then we better value the insanely unique "life" we have right here in ourA movie that in my opinion dares to give the absolute opposite answer to a question we are all so sure has a positive answer; Is there life out there? If there is not then we better value the insanely unique "life" we have right here in our own solar system. If we are alone, then it becomes almost duty for us to expand, to leave the boundaries of our own solarsystem… Expand

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WpgTrinimanNov 2, 2019

A slow burn, not an action film, despite a few action scenes. Rewarding for those with patience, but not a mainstream crowd-pleaser.

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Oz_MomotaroJan 22, 2022

This is NOT a masterpiece, and not even particularly entertaining... instead it reached for the stars, but instead relied too much on a single one of them (Brad Pitt). The movie premise is just window-dressing (as it doesn't make sense) - andThis is NOT a masterpiece, and not even particularly entertaining... instead it reached for the stars, but instead relied too much on a single one of them (Brad Pitt). The movie premise is just window-dressing (as it doesn't make sense) - and while there are some good scenes for Pitt to eat, his acting comes across much like the character he's portraying - an unrealistic expectation of reality. The story themes of missing out on the here-and-now for want of the beyond; and the challenge we set for our parents (and dreams) to live up to our hopes are there, but it felt like they could have been condensed to a short. At the end, the movie feels like a huge journey... only to find at the end you simply shrug your shoulders and go all the way back home. The movie is too languid in its pacing to be a blockbuster, and too simplistic to be arthouse. It's good they at least tried for the stars - but I would have preferred something a little more grounded.… Expand

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JoedavidsonDec 30, 2019

Had some corny moments but the intrigue carries you through the whole movie. A good movie but not the best movie. Great work to Brad Pitt - Strong Performance as usual but still not his best work

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WedhroDec 13, 2020

Technically excellent and most accurate than the average space movie, but slow paced AF and the whole plot is somewhere between nonsensical and uninteresting, ending with an extremely plain moral lesson that nobody asked for.

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NickTheCritickNov 7, 2021

If you want a classic sci-fi film fullfied of wars and space fights then this movie is not for you. This is rather an introspective drama set in space, or rather in a space-ship where our protagonist will face a journey in search of hisIf you want a classic sci-fi film fullfied of wars and space fights then this movie is not for you. This is rather an introspective drama set in space, or rather in a space-ship where our protagonist will face a journey in search of his father but also of himself. The theme of the family recurs in Gray once again, as in all of his films but while before it was an escape from it, now it is a journey to find it. A mature movie by Gray, certainly a solid one.… Expand

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tonyGreenDec 24, 2019

A great movie until the last half hour. Completely flubbed the ending. Could have been so much better with another 30 mins added and a more fleshed out conclusion.

On a minor note, the science of space and spaceflight is a not very accurate,A great movie until the last half hour. Completely flubbed the ending. Could have been so much better with another 30 mins added and a more fleshed out conclusion.

On a minor note, the science of space and spaceflight is a not very accurate, and the economic plausibility is not very beleivable . Which is a shame given that it wants to be in the club of movies like 'Gravity' and 'Interstellar' that take the science seriously.… Expand

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BikerjamesOct 7, 2019

I don't mind the slow pacing - but the movie really pushes the limits of believability in many scenes. I actually chuckled at the ridiculousness of certain scenes, especially when he used a shield through a rock field which not only did notI don't mind the slow pacing - but the movie really pushes the limits of believability in many scenes. I actually chuckled at the ridiculousness of certain scenes, especially when he used a shield through a rock field which not only did not push him backwards but didn't change his course, and he somehow projected the trajectory back to his craft perfectly from a spinning turbine. WOW. Although Brad Pitt is fine in the roll, I didn't feel a connection to him, and didn't feel the connection between him and his father either. The overall look of the film is excellent and its saving grace. I'm still not sure what was causing the electrical surges that was taking place throughout the universe, but some of the dialogue was muddied here and there and difficult to decipher. People sitting around me were complaining about the slow pacing when the film ended. The film reminded me of a space version of Apocalypse Now, where the destination is a mad man and the journey getting there is treacherous and death. Ad Astra is not at the level of that masterpiece of course, but maybe worth seeing for the overall visual look.… Expand

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JalemanyOct 5, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wanting to be big, it feels small. Maybe the father-son cliché does not reach enough depth, maybe the space stories and the threat for Earth are too secondary, maybe it's waaaaay toooo sloooow. Also, the Moon and Mars stories seem to take place on some seedy outskirts, with no control, authority of technological advancements ... really, driving little cars and surrounded by thieves ?!! Disappointing.… Expand

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TheVeganSep 23, 2019

I saw the excellent reviews and had hoped for something more entertaining. The cinematography was very good. The story I suppose was good as well but I was never really drawn into it. I found it interesting to a degree but I found it slowI saw the excellent reviews and had hoped for something more entertaining. The cinematography was very good. The story I suppose was good as well but I was never really drawn into it. I found it interesting to a degree but I found it slow moving which can be fine but I like to be moved in some way and this just didn't do it for me. You may love it because it is well written and acted but not something I would recommend.… Expand

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ReallyRealSep 22, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie seems like it was written by two different teams. The first half is great- extremely entertaining, and very well shot. The action sequence on the moon were very well done. Then, as soon as they leave the moon en route to Mars, it becomes a boring, pretenious, tedious movie, with extraordinarily little payoff. Most of the things that happen are absolutely pointless. And the ending....

Brad Pitt was excellent however.… Expand

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VickimageDec 21, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ad Astra is visually stunning but everything else is a bit flat. The early antenna tower scene is reminiscent of Gravity. The plot echoes Apocalypse Now. The “daddy issues” psychology is superficial And cliched - but James Gray obviously thinks it is profound. The final half hour is a major letdown. The meeting of Brad Pitt and Tommy Lee Jones characters is a major fizzer. There is a thrilling moon chase but it feels like it is from another movie. So does the Alien-like animal attack scene. Pitt has his serious face on throughout the film and most of the time he just looks constipated.… Expand

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mrc_brnNov 18, 2019

While pretty, in the end I felt slightly deflated. 'All that for such a .. basic message in the end?'. Well crafted, well acted and like I said, pretty images throughout. But ultimately only a so-so experience as far as I'm concerned.While pretty, in the end I felt slightly deflated. 'All that for such a .. basic message in the end?'. Well crafted, well acted and like I said, pretty images throughout. But ultimately only a so-so experience as far as I'm concerned. Expected more substance than what I felt left with exiting the cinema.… Expand

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moviemitch96Sep 20, 2019

The premise alone was enough to intrigue me on this one, and I normally find myself pretty fascinated with space exploration films. So I was pretty interested to check this out. And while I can say that it's most definitely visuallyThe premise alone was enough to intrigue me on this one, and I normally find myself pretty fascinated with space exploration films. So I was pretty interested to check this out. And while I can say that it's most definitely visually breathtaking, in addition to feeling like it borrows some pages from previous superior space films (Interstellar, Gravity, The Martian, etc.), I found it to be a bit underwhelming and a little too ponderous and heavy in terms of story and pacing. The film seemed a little sluggish to me and took sometimes random, sometimes slow aim at what direction it wanted to go in. One more positive I can say, however, is that Brad Pitt gives a very confident performance that manages to make the film only slightly more compelling than it could've been, but just barely enough to keep my interest going till the end. Overall, Pitt's in top form here, and it's got some neat visuals and kind of a cool and epic score to go along with it, but it just felt lacking and uninspired to me storywise, as well as content to take it's time to a fault.… Expand

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Ricard0Sep 28, 2019

Película algo lenta, con una muy buena ambientación y potencial, pero con una historia demasiado sensilla y esenas algo forzadas. Además el mensaje final de la película no creo que sea del agrado de los amantes de la exploración espacial.

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ohnomrbillSep 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2001 meets Gravity meets Blade runner meets 2010. starts out great and interesting but halfway through starts to fall apart a bit. when he causes the death of those innocent people who were travelling to Neptune and he ends up doing what they were going to do anyway ??? WTF? seems to have gotten away with it and not held accountable for those deaths. great special effects. i just wish they would stop using very familiar actors over and over again.… Expand

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WagyuMeatloafOct 4, 2019

I'm torn on this one because I love me a space adventure and the visuals and atmosphere are amazing but I just couldn't shake the feeling of mehness when I left the theater. It's not bad but a few things drag it down for me. First, the actionI'm torn on this one because I love me a space adventure and the visuals and atmosphere are amazing but I just couldn't shake the feeling of mehness when I left the theater. It's not bad but a few things drag it down for me. First, the action scenes felt out of place and were unnecessary diversions that didn't affect the storyline so it was like they were just checking off a box which contributes to a bit of an identity crisis of what kind of film it wants to be. Second, the narration was totally unnecessary and felt distracting. Finally, the plot was very straightforward and obvious. It failed to trigger my inquisitive mind which is a necessity for a slow-burn kind of movie.… Expand

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treestandSep 22, 2019

Ad Astra is a beautiful film. The wide panning shots are some of the most amazing and immersive space moments I've seen on the big screen, and if you plan on seeing this film, see it on as big a screen as you can. That being said, it doesn'tAd Astra is a beautiful film. The wide panning shots are some of the most amazing and immersive space moments I've seen on the big screen, and if you plan on seeing this film, see it on as big a screen as you can. That being said, it doesn't tread in waters any different than Gravity of Interstellar or Space Odyssey, but wears their influence on its sleeve in a way that is reminiscent of feeling awe in the presence of a great replica of an even more awe inspiring original artwork. BUT, sadly, beyond the visuals, and maybe the sound, the film falls rather flat from beginning to end. Brad Pitt's character is a caricature of a 50s/60s era action hero. A no nonsense militant man who never loses his cool except for when he is faced with his daddy issues. And boy does this film dunk your head in his daddy issues, over and over and over again. I picked up on the fact that this character had father issues, and that his father was a perceived hero and potential villain VERY early in the film as this is clearly and plainly spelled out to the audience. Despite this the film decides to forgo any relevant character building in order to reinsert a reminder of said daddy issues every ten to fifteen minutes, and if it's not Brad Pitt staring out into the abyss whispering 'father...' to his distant lost daddy/cosmic creator then some other character is introduced only to mention his father in some capacity and then exiting stage left as quickly as they arrived. It gets real old, and real perplexing, and feels a lot like getting hit over the head with a daddy/god mallet over and over again to the point of seeming comedic or cartoonish instead of deep and meaningful. Then there is the problem with this film's attempt at being deep and meaningful. It really tries to be deep and meaningful but never seems to inundate you but up to the ankle. Moments of 'Look inflation in the future, an expensive blanket', or 'Look, capitalism on the moon' come across as intriguing but are rushed out of frame as quickly as they are shoved into your face (much like every jarring cameo) making room for more daddy issues, and reminders that Brad Pitt is very cool and collected, until he is not. Then there is the over the top/possibly inspired by Herge's 'Tin Tin goes to the moon' action sequences that are so at odds with the tone of the majority of the film that it continuously felt like I was shifting between two movies. Ten minutes of attempted deep/atmospheric/slow brooding character stagnation then ten minutes of chaotic 'armageddon' level action sequences (with monkeys) where everything that could go wrong does go wrong like clockwork, but somehow our hero never makes a wrong choice, and if he does, it gets him where he is headed even faster than otherwise. This film is a fever dream of someone coming to terms with the absence of their father, and it is a mess. A pretty mess filled to the brim with miscalculations, wtf were they thinking moments, and a great sense that whoever wrote the script did absolutely no research into how physics works in space. It's more Star Wars space fantasy than scifi, but without any of the fun, and a lead up to a climax and revelation that seems so silly and contrived it makes you wonder how this film got so many great actors to do so little for such a long slog of time. It is pretty though, I'll give it that. See it with your dad? Or don't.… Expand

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DubeauSep 23, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ad Astra was fairly good but not excellent. I found the story derivative of Sunshine, yet with less effects and quality. The acting was just ok. I didn't think the emotions were correctly transmitted by the movie and the dialogues. The effects were fine but since Gravity and Interstellar, it was lacking some degree of realism in terms of lighting, clarity and camera works. The motivation of the father and why he couldn't fix a problem, and cut communications, makes absolutely no sens. It's a big plot hole for me. I really like the moon sections the best. I give 60%. It's a well done movie but the story wasn't that solid or logical.… Expand

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AnastasyahSep 20, 2019

Boring
But Brad makes this film much better. Without him, it would be really a **** story.

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MarkHReviewsSep 28, 2019

Co-Writer/Director James Gray (“The Immigrant,” “The Lost City of Z”) clearly had lofty ambitions for “Ad Astra.” Some of his accomplishments are, wait for it, “stellar.” But other key elements of this film simply fail to take off.

JosephCo-Writer/Director James Gray (“The Immigrant,” “The Lost City of Z”) clearly had lofty ambitions for “Ad Astra.” Some of his accomplishments are, wait for it, “stellar.” But other key elements of this film simply fail to take off.

Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” is clearly the inspiration for this story (which creates inevitable comparisons to “Apocalypse Now,” a film that also drew upon Conrad’s novella). This film is set in the “near future.” To stop a series of crippling power surges caused by anti-matter experiments, Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) is sent by Space Comm (a weaponized NASA) to Neptune, the probable source of the problem. One complicating factor is that Neptune is the location of The Lima Project, which was manned by Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones), Roy’s father, who is presumed dead. Will Roy find his father? If so, will he destroy his father’s work to stop the power surges? Or, as with “Apocalypse Now,” is there a risk he will become his father? Potentially, there’s plenty to think about.

Director Gray’s image of our dystopian future is interesting and thought-provoking, but it’s his visuals that are truly breath-taking. From the opening shot of Roy working on the International Space Antenna, the imagery is both memorable and mesmerizing. There are also some wonderfully snarky speculations about what the future may hold – Roy has to “fly commercial” to the moon, where a spacesuit-clad flight attendant sells him a blanket and pillow pack for $125 (some of Gray’s speculations are clearly months, rather than years, in the future).

With appearances by Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland, Liv Tyler and even Natasha Lyonne (“Russian Doll”) in a tiny cameo (really?!), there is plenty of star power to summon. But this film definitely is Pitt’s extraterrestrial vehicle. His layered portrayal of an externally calm but internally seething Roy, when contrasted with his straightforward role in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” offers further evidence that Pitt is more than just another pretty face.

So long as Gray adheres to the themes from “Heart of Darkness” – concerns about civilization, the risks of imperialism and exploitation – and even some less traditional topics (such as toxic masculinity), the plot is outstanding. Where “Ad Astra” veers badly off course is in its meditation on fathers and sons. This story line, while critical, is completely under-developed, apparently confusing Pitt’s voiceovers with legitimate plot development. As a result, the viewer regularly suffers vertigo – one moment experiencing a riveting space shoot-out with amazing special effects and dazzling cinematography, the next suffering through an interminable interlude of Roy brooding manfully about his own brooding. It’s admirable to shoot for the stars. Unfortunately, “Ad Astra” just misses.… Expand

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MahmusSep 25, 2020

Apocalyspse Now in space!

It's a journey from point A to point B with some stops in between. The protagonist, who also narrates the movie, has a classified mission to find a once respected man that has gone insane. Brad Pitt is Martin SheenApocalyspse Now in space!

It's a journey from point A to point B with some stops in between. The protagonist, who also narrates the movie, has a classified mission to find a once respected man that has gone insane. Brad Pitt is Martin Sheen and Tommy Lee Jones is Marlon Brando. Might as well throw a shootout in there. And it does.

I'm not complaining though. I really enjoyed this movie, even if I Iwasn't as emotionally invested as I hoped. I reccomend it, though it wont be for everyone. It's cold and distant and hard to connect with, but that's actually a major theme in the film, so it gets a pass from me, but I understand if you can't quite get into it.… Expand

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tarekaliSep 24, 2019

As the critics say, this is a story about a son living in the long shadow of a heroic father, trying to reconcile fact over fiction. The adage 'Never meet your heroes' is certainly affirmed. However, in substance, this is a cautionary tale ofAs the critics say, this is a story about a son living in the long shadow of a heroic father, trying to reconcile fact over fiction. The adage 'Never meet your heroes' is certainly affirmed. However, in substance, this is a cautionary tale of human space exploration and the accompanying stupidity, madness, greed, and pride that follow such grandiose ambitions. I am certainly even more convinced humankind should focus on saving our existing spaceship, Earth, before we try to walk the stars. Some of the science also tends to stretch physics, where energy levels of phenomena defy logic. Visually mesmerizing, the film absolutely warrants an Imax viewing - the images of serene blue Neptune, in particular, haunt me. Like 'Last Jedi' I greatly deviate from the critics' consensus score on this much less beloved property.… Expand

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mrniceguy33Sep 24, 2019

despite the good acting from the cast the storyline doesn't hold up very well the plot is full of plot holes and for the direction the movie is an eye blessing masterpiece with the beautiful shots and the vfx scenes

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Camuser59Sep 21, 2019

I really wanted to like this movie but in the end it just felt cold and sterile kind of like space I guess. The visuals are cool and the cast is great so you might want to see it just for that. If I was trying to be funny you could say thatI really wanted to like this movie but in the end it just felt cold and sterile kind of like space I guess. The visuals are cool and the cast is great so you might want to see it just for that. If I was trying to be funny you could say that in space no one can hear you yawn.… Expand

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GrassmannSep 28, 2019

Slow, nonsense, not original at all. Gets a 6 for the descent visual effects.

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JordanLaytonApr 30, 2020

This movie was a mood. A sensory slow burn with beautiful imagery and score but a plot that could've been done in half the time. Some new set pieces for a film in the space adventure genre, but one was particularly defiant of basic physics...This movie was a mood. A sensory slow burn with beautiful imagery and score but a plot that could've been done in half the time. Some new set pieces for a film in the space adventure genre, but one was particularly defiant of basic physics... That just de-immersed me for a second. It also doesn't particularly help a slow burn plot when your main character is written as cold and reserved (ex: Captain Marvel). Not bad, not great.… Expand

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CLeCromNov 8, 2020

A big oedipus in space. Luxury supporting roles revolve around the star Brad Pitt, always so brilliant. These shrink scenes!

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joejouzuMay 24, 2021

A space movie with big name actors like Tommy Lee Jones and Brad Pitt? A big budget? What could go wrong? Well the answer here is the writing. Whoever it was that authored this plot spent far too much time smelling his own farts and posturingA space movie with big name actors like Tommy Lee Jones and Brad Pitt? A big budget? What could go wrong? Well the answer here is the writing. Whoever it was that authored this plot spent far too much time smelling his own farts and posturing as deep and philosophical, because in reality, the move is extremely shallow. The plot and direction really waste the clearly expert special effects artists and talent of the actors in the film. Boring, snobby movie that is convinced that it's the greatest thing of all time, when it quite obviously isn't.… Expand

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DarkwingSchmuckMar 23, 2022

Great care was put into crafting a believable future, and the technical aspects of Ad Astra are all of high quality. Really good direction, a great performance from Brad Pitt, and beautiful cinematography. I only wish it had a stronger storyGreat care was put into crafting a believable future, and the technical aspects of Ad Astra are all of high quality. Really good direction, a great performance from Brad Pitt, and beautiful cinematography. I only wish it had a stronger story to pull it all together. Unfortunately, its simplistic themes and a couple of oddly out of place action sequences make this a bit of a chore to watch.… Expand

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CMCSep 22, 2019

Hollywood film, superficial character development, unnecessary occasional conflict to keep things going, derivative art direction, 3dCG props, no cleverNESS or originalITY, predictable bankable stock Hollywood actors, ridiculous events, andHollywood film, superficial character development, unnecessary occasional conflict to keep things going, derivative art direction, 3dCG props, no cleverNESS or originalITY, predictable bankable stock Hollywood actors, ridiculous events, and possibly the most trite and stupid ending and resolution to the main character's conflict and the movie, a real groaner.… Expand

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TVJerrySep 25, 2019

Brad Pitt spends much of this movie alone, which is made more tedious by the constant inner monologue narrating his personal struggle. The premise has promise: He's sent into space to determine what happened to his father's daringBrad Pitt spends much of this movie alone, which is made more tedious by the constant inner monologue narrating his personal struggle. The premise has promise: He's sent into space to determine what happened to his father's daring exploration, which now seems to be causing unexplained power surges on Earth. There's plenty of outer space special effects, but nothing visually impressive. Worse is that the mystery is a misnomer. Nothing is solved or revealed (except his damn emotions). Even with the slow pacing, we keep hoping for some sci-fi excitement that never materializes.… Expand

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AnonymousPalSep 20, 2019

It's like the enthralling Interstellar and touching Tree of Life had a boring, ugly space baby. The most realistic part of the movie is an Applebee's on the moon. Not Brad Pitt's fault but definitely not his finest.

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TyranianJan 15, 2020

Has some good scenes and visuals but is mostly a pretentious, tedious, wannabe-Terrence Malick film.

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dharmaJan 11, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Space related flicks had a good run in the last couple of years, buoyed by some of the best Directors in the business, such as Alfonso Cuaron, Ridley Scott and Chris Nolan. All of them are incredible films, that are impeccably made. Ad Astra at least fulfill that criteria. The production values are stellar, the acting by Pitt was great, and the first 10 minutes were superb. Then it went downhill from there, with story choices and logic that are seemingly out of place. In a Michael Bay film, these lapses were given but James Gray's Ad Astra felt like an action film, disguising as a 'drama'. Things simply happen for the sake of happening. Supporters of this film may liken this to '2001', but heck, Kubrick's masterpiece is a 'logical film'. It looks also into the psychological factor of its actors but you won't find non sensical plot points such as as (spoiler) space pirates and baboons attacking in a space station. All in all, its a pretentious space 'saga' that fails to achieve its so goals.… Expand

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vtvyperSep 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don Director, "Wow, this movie really drags!". "It's okay boss" replies Earl Editor, "We'll just add a gratuitous moon combat scene." "Great call, Earl...but it's still boring as hell." "Oh, face chewing monkeys!" Exclaims a jubilant Earl, "I know, it doesn't really advance the plot line but it'll be a real 'pick me up' to keep the audience from nodding off!" "Good, good but we need to stagger to the ending with a monotonous drone so we can get huge props from our peers about how deep and existential we are." "DONE, man is this going to be huge, AD disASTRA is going to win big!"… Expand

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MargateBuffSep 22, 2019

What a bore. I'll see anything with Brad Pitt in it, and Tommy Lee Jones is always interesting. Not in this film, though. The material is not up to their talents. Lee is a flatulent, philosophizing, mad scientist, and Pitt somehow manages toWhat a bore. I'll see anything with Brad Pitt in it, and Tommy Lee Jones is always interesting. Not in this film, though. The material is not up to their talents. Lee is a flatulent, philosophizing, mad scientist, and Pitt somehow manages to underplay the role of a cool and collected astronaut whose heartbeat never exceeds 80.

The look of the film is stunning, and there are some imaginative takes on gravity, including one scene where Pitt plummets on a planet where there is more gravity than on Earth. But the story is weak, and efforts to perk it up with a chase scene and vary mishaps en route to Neptune only serve to remind you of how little else is going on.… Expand

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cylackSep 20, 2019

Saw this in iMax. Am a James Gray fan, and really like Lost City of Z so was expecting big things out of this movie. Left the theater bored and saying "that's it?" to myself. Beautifully shot, some really amazing visuals, great acting by BradSaw this in iMax. Am a James Gray fan, and really like Lost City of Z so was expecting big things out of this movie. Left the theater bored and saying "that's it?" to myself. Beautifully shot, some really amazing visuals, great acting by Brad Pitt, but the movie was boring! Think of it as "Apocalpyse Now" set in space, but not nearly as adventurous or exciting.… Expand

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Voodoo123Jan 13, 2020

Ad Astra combines it's interesting asthetic tones with slow methodical pacing and a plot that takes our protagonist Pitt on a journey through the solar system in a format not dissimilar to apolcalpyse now.... However despite the excellentAd Astra combines it's interesting asthetic tones with slow methodical pacing and a plot that takes our protagonist Pitt on a journey through the solar system in a format not dissimilar to apolcalpyse now.... However despite the excellent cast and production value, the film felt flat from the moon onwards. The screenplay just didn't feel anywhere near as interesting as the visuals and so it can't be recommended beyond any curiosity you may have about watching this.… Expand

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MaximumDOct 7, 2019

Wow, I was really jacked to see this movie. Everyone's saying it's like next best SciFi flick. I got burned again by the critics. Acting and cinematography were very well done, but beyond that, what a snooze-fest. Nothing interesting happensWow, I was really jacked to see this movie. Everyone's saying it's like next best SciFi flick. I got burned again by the critics. Acting and cinematography were very well done, but beyond that, what a snooze-fest. Nothing interesting happens in this movie. I appreciate that it is trying to be grounded in reality but then it goes and throws that out the window with unbelievable physics in some sequences. I don't want to spoil anything, but this movie is basically 2 hours of waiting for something to happen. I wouldn't even call this SciFi. It's more like a family drama. Completely disappointed. If you are expecting something along the lines of 2001, Interstellar,etc., sorry but prepare to be bored to death. Even the Martian, which is a comparable movie to this, was leaps and bounds ahead. If you like nice space visuals, it might be worth it to see unless you have an awesome HD TV at home.… Expand

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92rossDec 23, 2019

A slow moving movie where the main character suddenly develops daddy issues while travelling across the solar system punctuated by moments of action that ultimately amount to nothing.

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AxeTSep 29, 2019

Admirably realistic physics in space sabotaged by enormous lapses in logic, time and distance. Too bad because elements are beautiful and it's technically well made in trying to walk the line between "2001" and more commercial scienceAdmirably realistic physics in space sabotaged by enormous lapses in logic, time and distance. Too bad because elements are beautiful and it's technically well made in trying to walk the line between "2001" and more commercial science fiction but ultimately shows the filmmakers to be too immature to fully realize their ambitious subject with the star not discerning enough on the script level. It works hard to deliver emotion but instead drags.… Expand

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moviecritic68Oct 17, 2019

I'm guilty of not heeding the reviews of fellow critics I have followed in the past. I actually dozed off twice in my seat. Not one of Pitt's & Jones's better roles. Good enough to stay out of the red but a bitter disappointment to someoneI'm guilty of not heeding the reviews of fellow critics I have followed in the past. I actually dozed off twice in my seat. Not one of Pitt's & Jones's better roles. Good enough to stay out of the red but a bitter disappointment to someone who loves science fiction & space films.… Expand

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Mafia1Sep 28, 2019

This was a disappointing movie. It is shot well. The visuals are great. But overall a kind of too introspective. Boring and a poor plot.
The Plot is pointless. Feel like all the money was wasted because you have the amazing tech in theThis was a disappointing movie. It is shot well. The visuals are great. But overall a kind of too introspective. Boring and a poor plot.
The Plot is pointless. Feel like all the money was wasted because you have the amazing tech in the background of the POOR plot.… Expand

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eva3si0nJan 25, 2020

I never understood such high retigues at what from critics and users alike. In general, it initially seems that Ad Astra will not be almost worse than Interstellar. In 10-15 minutes, you realize you 're not. There 's almost no action here,I never understood such high retigues at what from critics and users alike. In general, it initially seems that Ad Astra will not be almost worse than Interstellar. In 10-15 minutes, you realize you 're not. There 's almost no action here, almost the whole plot holds on to Brad Pitt 's monologue. Towards the end, the plot is somehow starting to move. If it wasn 't for Brad Pitt 's acting, I guess I couldn 't watch the movie.… Expand

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KeithDowSep 21, 2019

"Below the surface, there was nothing."

This quote from the movie pretty much sums it all up. To say that 'Ad Astra' failed to meet our astronomically high expectations would be a cosmically vast understatement. We'll get to that in a"Below the surface, there was nothing."

This quote from the movie pretty much sums it all up. To say that 'Ad Astra' failed to meet our astronomically high expectations would be a cosmically vast understatement. We'll get to that in a minute, but first we need to address the issue of the human buffalo sitting to our right who at first served as an annoyance, but as the movie painfully played on, became a welcomed distraction.

We've never seen a fellow patron shamelessly double-fisting popcorn into their mouth before, much less grunting it all down like some wild bison inhaling a pile of feed out on the plains. His form was both well-practiced and impressive.

In addition to the popcorn, he also ordered a personal thin crust sausage pizza. When it arrived, he whispered something to the runner. Much to our surprise, it was a request for a salt shaker. Because everyone knows that if there's one thing a sausage pizza doesn't have enough of, it's salt!

The application of the salt was quite liberal, of course. Not just a sprinkling over the entirety of the pie before eating it, mind you, but applying it to each individual slice before they were to be consumed for that extra bit o' salty goodness. And if you think we're exaggerating how much salt this human-bovine hybrid consumed, after the pizza was eaten, he literally swirled his index finger through the greasy salt streaks that remained on the tray and licked it. Mmm-tastes like an early onset heart attack!

Now back to the actual film review. Let's put it this way: you know there's a massive problem with the film when serious action sequences are drawing laughter from the audience. We couldn't laugh. We were too offended by the ridiculousness of it all.

To put it plainly, 'Ad Astra' has some of the most absurdly unrealistic scenes of any space movie we've seen. If you know anything about physics, botany, nutrition, astronomy, or just about any other branch of science, 'Ad Astra' will make your brain hurt.

Add to this the fact that the plot, production design, and cinematography are all quite horrid, and we've got ourselves a classic Razzie situation on our hands, people. Oh, and just one more thing: several media outlets have labelled the film "one of the best space movies in years." Saying as much is a gross injustice to last years criminally underrated 'First Man' and anyone who echoes this sentiment should be banished to the dark side of the moon (where apparently there are space pirates with Star Wars blasters roaming around)!… Expand

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viroodiemDec 4, 2019

The very model of meh. An adequately told story with depth and subtext in a plodding slow burn of a story. The film equivilent of a bowl of oatmeal. Its neither good nor bad. It just is.

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JagzzDec 7, 2019

This was a disappointing movie. It is shot well. The visuals are great. But overall a kind of too introspective. Boring and a poor plot.
The Plot is pointless. Feel like all the money was wasted because you have the amazing tech in theThis was a disappointing movie. It is shot well. The visuals are great. But overall a kind of too introspective. Boring and a poor plot.
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dude100Sep 24, 2019

I'm a die-hard science fiction fan and I would say this movie is good, but not great. The best scene in the movie is the moon buggy battle which lasts around 10 minutes. Other than that the movie is a bit flat. Red box this.

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PConsoulNov 23, 2020

Slow and boring storytelling
Dull and forgettable protagonists Uninteresting story

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RPPJrSep 20, 2019

If you liked Arrival and Interstellar you’ll like Ad Astra. For me, all those films failed on a plot and character level because they were so focused on trying to “say something”. Theme needs to be felt organically by the audience via aIf you liked Arrival and Interstellar you’ll like Ad Astra. For me, all those films failed on a plot and character level because they were so focused on trying to “say something”. Theme needs to be felt organically by the audience via a character’s actions and the plot. When filmmakers hit us over the head with it by putting it in dialogue and voice over, it bores the audience. Except for critics who mistake that kind of movie making for deep art. There are a couple of touching moments and a couple of thrilling ones, but they are two few and far between.… Expand

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MrsAquinoSep 25, 2019

Although Brad Pitt is a handsome man and the cinematography is beautiful this film is emotionless and anti-climactic. Many movie goers were loud about how terrible this movie was as they were leaving the theater. Save your money and wait forAlthough Brad Pitt is a handsome man and the cinematography is beautiful this film is emotionless and anti-climactic. Many movie goers were loud about how terrible this movie was as they were leaving the theater. Save your money and wait for it to be on Netflix.… Expand

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DrStrangeLUgSep 27, 2019

This is son finds his father movie with a SciFi window dressing. It's trying to be like "The Martian", "Interstellar" or event "Moon" but doesnt manage it.

It's also too long - a lot of the movie is taken up with travel time or waiting timeThis is son finds his father movie with a SciFi window dressing. It's trying to be like "The Martian", "Interstellar" or event "Moon" but doesnt manage it.

It's also too long - a lot of the movie is taken up with travel time or waiting time that doesnt advance the plot. It needed either more story or a shorter duration.

I really got the feeling that the script needed another one or two iterations.… Expand

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TheodorKingOct 5, 2019

This movie is really pretty. The cinematography is top-notch. Set designs, visual effects, art direction. All of the technical aspects are great. Also, Brad Pit is also really pretty. Good acting on his part. Even though there wasn't a lot toThis movie is really pretty. The cinematography is top-notch. Set designs, visual effects, art direction. All of the technical aspects are great. Also, Brad Pit is also really pretty. Good acting on his part. Even though there wasn't a lot to act. The music is fine. But, that's it for the pluses. Overall, this is a two-hour road trip in space. The problem is, there are no roads in space, only darkness. So it's not even a road trip, it's a two-hour airplane travel. The script is as simple as a short comic at the end of a newspaper. Some storylines in the scrip just don't make any sense. Whole characters and scenes could have been gone without any consequences to the plot. The movie could be literally 30 minutes. It felt like 3 hours, even though, it's only 2. Your brain has nothing to do there. Mine tried. But the fact is, the movie is basically telling you everything. And it doesn't talk much. I don't understand why this was two-hour movie. It would have been a great short film. But instead, it's more of a good planetary exhibition rather than a good movie.… Expand

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7footjesusOct 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a beautiful film with great acting. I love the feel and tone. The climax was terrible for me. Heavy-handed and preachy. The first thing I said about this film out loud was, "I am profoundly disappointed." I prayed there would be an ambiguous ending, but nope. They hit you over the head with the "message." Human connection is neat. Got it, thanks.… Expand

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JazzyChanOct 26, 2019

I don't understand how the critics mark this so high. "Pitt's best performance" "A well made provocative movie" "superb suspense sequences" "A rare nuances story-telling". Are those guys still seeing the movies they talk about or they justI don't understand how the critics mark this so high. "Pitt's best performance" "A well made provocative movie" "superb suspense sequences" "A rare nuances story-telling". Are those guys still seeing the movies they talk about or they just write papers on it like ****ing robots? I don't think this is a bad movie but, come on, it isn't that great.… Expand

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Jonah5Nov 22, 2019

Good effects but the plot of looking for his father becomes a pointless story.

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DSakazJul 22, 2020

The movie spells 2 basic truths. 1: Human progress will always be stifled by our nature of always fighting over resources even if we were to leave the planet. 2: Capitalism will always be a sad part of our societies where humans will neverThe movie spells 2 basic truths. 1: Human progress will always be stifled by our nature of always fighting over resources even if we were to leave the planet. 2: Capitalism will always be a sad part of our societies where humans will never live as equals. A beautiful portrayal of that sad reality.

However, the movie totally doesn't explain the cause of the big problem that our hero is trying to solve and how really it's causing such devastating effects across the galaxy. That unanswered question really does leave you feeling robbed by the movie.… Expand

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EdReviewMay 21, 2023

Ad Astra is a fairly mediocre science fiction film.
Although the premise is interesting, the film lacks substance and ultimately proves, without making spoilers, disappointing. The technical aspects of the film are impeccable, theAd Astra is a fairly mediocre science fiction film.
Although the premise is interesting, the film lacks substance and ultimately proves, without making spoilers, disappointing. The technical aspects of the film are impeccable, the cinematography is excellent, and there are some great shots and sequences. However, as I have already said, the plot is just so disappointing that in the end I felt really unsatisfied.… Expand

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HeroicAge616Nov 1, 2021

Ad Astra feels like a sci-fi short story come to life, but it's unable to turn its intriguing aesthetic into something truly special.

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tdebugDec 13, 2019

Average drama which happens in space. Basically it can happen anywhere w/o any major changes to the plot. Little action, virtually no sci-fi.

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HarmiclirOct 12, 2019

The movie looks good. The acting is fine. But the plot is obvious and dull. Pitts voice over is done in hushed, reverent tones that amplify the slow running of the thing in the first half and the almost complete cessation of movement inThe movie looks good. The acting is fine. But the plot is obvious and dull. Pitts voice over is done in hushed, reverent tones that amplify the slow running of the thing in the first half and the almost complete cessation of movement in the second half.

For the first time in years, I closed my eyes for the last 20 minutes and kinda sorta listened and had no difficulty following any of it. If you're half-sleeping through a movie.....… Expand

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caveatscotiOct 1, 2019

Heart of Darkness in space, which could have been great , but... Beautiful cinematography, Brad Pitt at his best and some tense action scenes early on- these are the good. The bad: the third act is a tedious go-nowhere slog (literally),Heart of Darkness in space, which could have been great , but... Beautiful cinematography, Brad Pitt at his best and some tense action scenes early on- these are the good. The bad: the third act is a tedious go-nowhere slog (literally), there’s jump-scare reveal scene so dumb it seems to have teleported in from another movie, and the science is bad. Baaaaad. Gravity works and then it doesn’t, sometimes in the same scene; space is vast but then conveniently small when the plot requires it; and gunfights inside a spacecraft? No. Just no. And the over-arching theme ends up being: ‘human achievement is hard and turns you into an empty misanthrope- stay home and make babies, you’re better off.’ The horror. The. Horror.… Expand

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dbwingcoOct 9, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not that great. Pitt's performance is fine but soulless. The cinematography is the highlight of the film which isn't a bad thing. The film didn't break any new ground on father/son relationships or relationships in general and it really didn't answer or even ask questions about extraterrestrial life. Would be careful recommending this one.… Expand

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wollam11Sep 20, 2019

Relate to the vast emptiness of space with vast stretches of boredom. Pretty pictures though.

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steve-wOct 1, 2019

I left 60mins in…………says it all! Just too pretentious, slow and in truth boring for my taste. A save the world movie in slow motion
In its favour! Brad Pitt tries

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johndoe2014Sep 28, 2019

There are dumb movies for smart people (i.e., raising arizona, borat, marx bros, etc) and then there are movies like this that seem smart, but only if you are not smart enough to recognize that almost nothing in it makes any sense -There are dumb movies for smart people (i.e., raising arizona, borat, marx bros, etc) and then there are movies like this that seem smart, but only if you are not smart enough to recognize that almost nothing in it makes any sense - scientifically, practically, emotionally, or on any other level. It is a visually beautiful film, Pitt does a fine job or acting, the concept is fine, but the space experience is silly, and the relationships are just plot driven. We really learn nothing about anyone in the story including Pitt, except that he thinks he should trust people more and wishes he could - not exactly profound ground there. What I would guess is that the writers were smart enough to know that what they were writing was dumbed-down, and the science was not even close to anything that would not inspire a real astronaut to laugh out loud at most of it, but they figured the average movie goer would not notice and would love - macho man goes to neptune. But it is an expensive missed opportunity to make a great movie just to make money.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantSep 20, 2019

This amalgamation of half-baked, underdeveloped, disjointed scientific and philosophical notions translates into a film whose narrative has more plot holes than a wheel of Swiss cheese. The lackluster, deadpan dramatic performance of BradThis amalgamation of half-baked, underdeveloped, disjointed scientific and philosophical notions translates into a film whose narrative has more plot holes than a wheel of Swiss cheese. The lackluster, deadpan dramatic performance of Brad Pitt (who really should stick to comedy), combined with sluggish pacing, underwhelming special effects and a poorly written, poorly executed script, leave viewers wanting for much more than what this package delivers. What's worse, though, is that there were ample opportunities to salvage this story and to take it in surprising, refreshing and enlightening directions that would have made for a much, much better picture. Pay no heed to the critics on this one; all hype aside, it's a major disappointment and far from the epic masterpiece status that has been so undeservedly lavished upon it.… Expand

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reflexreactionOct 11, 2019

Yet again the critics prove they’re out of touch with the rest of us. Did I really just watch the same film as them? Boring, slow and terribly written. Not worth the time (and I LOVE sci-fi!)

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SSRSep 20, 2019

Can't agree with average critical opinion on this. Couldn't have cared less about the characters. Story was a mess, or more so a mess of editing. Exposition so heavily laboured I was eye rolling (yes Brad, we know your dad is difficult!). TooCan't agree with average critical opinion on this. Couldn't have cared less about the characters. Story was a mess, or more so a mess of editing. Exposition so heavily laboured I was eye rolling (yes Brad, we know your dad is difficult!). Too long, or at least a lack of content. And I'm not put off by slow films; I like Solaris (both versions), Stalker, Blade Runner etc. Production was great, and a couple of nice set pieces, that's the best I can say.… Expand

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TreceDec 30, 2019

Esta wea es culpa de Interstellar. ArrAstra es una simple buena idea, contada con la emocion y profundidad del horoscopo pseudomotivacional

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DarthNihilusOct 14, 2019

I love a good space movie as much as the next person and I'm also a Brad Pitt fan so when this movie was announced it seemed like a no brainer that it would be good. Unfortunately that was not the case. The slow pacing of the film makesI love a good space movie as much as the next person and I'm also a Brad Pitt fan so when this movie was announced it seemed like a no brainer that it would be good. Unfortunately that was not the case. The slow pacing of the film makes boredom set in very quickly. Also the confused tone of the film is another hard pill to swallow. Throughout the entire movie I had the feeling of anticipation. I was waiting for something interesting to happen to take the movie to the next step and validate my expectations but that never happened. The film seems like it wants to convey a messag but isn't quite sure what it should say. By the end of the film, you get the sense that this movie was completely unneccessary… Expand

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frenesiSep 29, 2019

muy desilusionado con esta peli es aburrida,lenta y mal guión pero bonitos efectos especiales

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mickrussomDec 7, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I mean cmon. do they screen these movies? this could have been good. but alas. they make crud space movies one after another. watch "apollo 11" by cnn films, watch gravity for some decent sci thrilla, watch apollo 13, watch "right stuff", watch anything. the martian was ok, how can movies this bad still be made? there is so much to learn from.

one movie i liked recently? PROSPECT (2018) - low budget, good world building, good space sci fi horrah thrillah. but this? i dont even know what ad asstra is. this crap reminds me of promethues. possible potential but rubbish in the end.… Expand

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dobbins47Sep 20, 2019

Largely boring punctuated by mostly ludicrous adventures. I usually like character studies and relationship movies, but in this case, I never cared about the major characters.

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tenoutoftenSep 30, 2019

I'm genuinely baffled by how it is possible for some viewers to be moved by this appalling piece of garbage calling itself a movie. It's random shots stitched together with virtually no plot. Ludicrous.

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tp122Sep 27, 2019

Some good moments, beautiful photography, but ultimately disappointing. Some ridiculous plot holes and long, dull, sleep-inducing stretches. Pitt is solid, but the character is uninteresting. I sat in the theater wishing I had a 'fastSome good moments, beautiful photography, but ultimately disappointing. Some ridiculous plot holes and long, dull, sleep-inducing stretches. Pitt is solid, but the character is uninteresting. I sat in the theater wishing I had a 'fast forward' button.… Expand

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geometricalDec 3, 2019

With a critic metascore of 80, I thought this movie would be... better? There were so many actors in this movie that I was surprised to see, actors that I loved in their past shows/movies. Despite a good cast, this movie was ultimately veryWith a critic metascore of 80, I thought this movie would be... better? There were so many actors in this movie that I was surprised to see, actors that I loved in their past shows/movies. Despite a good cast, this movie was ultimately very boring and somewhat anticlimactic. There were undoubtedly some visually striking and beautiful scenes in this movie, but nothing that hasn't been done before and better elsewhere. As far as sci-fi realism goes, this movie is fraught with inaccuracies at every step of Brad Pitt's journey from Earth beyond. Usually, its the scientific inaccuracies that can make a space movie exciting and seem futuristic or otherworldly. In Ad Astra, however, space towers on Earth, antimatter explosions, and magic rockets with unlimited fuel can't bring the heat up on the lukewarm script and storyline viewers (and the cast) are subjected to. How critics and users on here are referring to Ad Astra as "provocative" (CNN), or a "dissertation on the human condition" (hugoferreira), and Pitts performance as "award worthy" (patnian), is honestly inexplicable to me. There really wasn't anything especially provocative in this movie. Furthermore, it would be quite a stretch to claim that the poorly acted montage scene in which Pitt's supposed 72 days in isolation pass in a minute or so, or the rather one dimensional and hardly exposited father-son conflict, constitutes any sort of critique or exploration of the human condition. At the end of the day, was Ad Astra watchable? Yes I suppose so. Was it satisfying, engaging, or especially entertaining? Not really.… Expand

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Cws10Dec 15, 2019

Too slow and too long. None of the characters really stand out or matter. This is a missed opportunity for all involved.

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zNeverSleepingJul 21, 2020

Eu costumo acreditar que o equilíbrio da proporção dos temas abordados num filme, sejam eles principais ou secundários - pode ser totalmente customizado. O mesmo só deve ser buscado quando a trama necessita dele, caso contrário, não há porqueEu costumo acreditar que o equilíbrio da proporção dos temas abordados num filme, sejam eles principais ou secundários - pode ser totalmente customizado. O mesmo só deve ser buscado quando a trama necessita dele, caso contrário, não há porque não focar em outro aspecto que seja mais importante ao olhar da direção.

Ad Astra não tem medo e foca quase toda sua trama no psicólogo do protagonista e sua relação com seu pai. Até ai tudo bem, o problema é que a obra passa longe de entregar o necessário, e graças a isso, surge um enorme vácuo em toda obra, que dificulta muito e nos faz questionar: esse projeto realmente deveria sequer existir?

Apesar de achar a narração em "primeira pessoa" uma boa adição, ela perde o peso, pois a personalidade do protagonista não é tão profunda quanto deveria, tendo em vista que ela é foco. O desenvolvimento inicial não é ruim, mas se perde. A conclusão do filme, no que se diz respeito ao encontro do protagonista com seu pai, é muito decepcionante. Não há plot, muito menos um clímax. Os diálogos são fracos e o peso na história é muito pequeno. E mesmo que a cena fosse legal, os personagens não são interessantes a ponto de que nos importemos com eles.

Dai chegamos a conclusão que 10% do filme foi dedicado ao background, personagens secundários, a própria missão principal - que serve mais como uma justificativa para todo aquele contexto final acontecer - e os outros 90% ao desenvolvimento do protagonista e sua relação com seu pai. Percebemos que os 10% estão longe de carregarem o filme, e os 90% não cumprem sua proposta, passando longe do ponto de impacto que planejaram

Apesar da boa atuação de Brad Pitt, uma boa fotografia e OST, o filme é fraco demais para que esses elementos valham de alguma coisa. uma pena, pois a premissa é boa e o elenco tinha uma boa possibilidade de brilhar.… Expand

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