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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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VillaSep 20, 2019

Definitely doesn’t deserve the 1s. I will admit it was I don’t know, anti climactic, but the movie is GORGEOUS. I found the characters very interesting. I do wish they would have gone more in depth with the characters which would’ve helped usDefinitely doesn’t deserve the 1s. I will admit it was I don’t know, anti climactic, but the movie is GORGEOUS. I found the characters very interesting. I do wish they would have gone more in depth with the characters which would’ve helped us make a connection with them. It just felt like it wanted to go from point A to point B as fast as possible. I don’t know. But I did enjoy it. Very pretty, good acting, its not a crazy action movie. It’s more of a human spirit movie. My real rating would be a 7 but I have to balance it out people are crazy rating this a 1.… Expand

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amheretojudgeSep 20, 2019

A cry for yearning to accept, you either let go then or rattle yourself to stand alone and fly alone.

Ad Astra Point. And another point. Hopefully another followed by one other. The storytelling of a film- let us stick to that, for now- hasA cry for yearning to accept, you either let go then or rattle yourself to stand alone and fly alone.

Ad Astra

Point. And another point. Hopefully another followed by one other. The storytelling of a film- let us stick to that, for now- has been of these various points, stringed strongly by profound characters with profound theories pulsating on that attention grabbing screen. We jump from one to another, float, skip merrily, exhale boringly and criticize ambitiously. These formats have been kept in front of us over the ages in cinematic history. But lately, I found myself with extravagant projects standing against those obligatory notes, that they, the writers, the makers, are told to deliver, and reject the hypothesis, the notion on succumbing to those elements. "That's the spirit!" is my reaction, and the cinema takes its turn towards new possibilities.

Almost like a new exploration. Something that is extra terrestrial to us. And I'd be disappointed and not angry, if years, decades later, Ad Astra, co-written and directed by James Gray, won't get a nod for this analysis. The film is set in the future which has got only thing to bring alive in that fabric and that is the fact that the quality of the filmmaking is higher, mature, than what we receive, might even deserve. We are not ready for this kind of a show. I was not.

There are themes so pure and alone out there in the space, stripped emotionally by Brad Pitt, that horror seems a by product. A by product that you fall under it, every now and then amongst this post social media world. This hitchhiking version of the sci-fi adventure that we have never even thought of, has a man single handedly pull up a sun. A star. And it is that pull which Gray feels in Pitt's friendship over the years and that same pull that has kept Pitt young on the screen; artistically, his performance is still raw and decolorizing.… 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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JadoaustinSep 20, 2019

This movie was an emotionless 2.5 hour movie without meaning or thrill. It takes you through space watching emotionless charters that you end up feeling no connections to. This movie over all was as life changing and entertaining as staringThis movie was an emotionless 2.5 hour movie without meaning or thrill. It takes you through space watching emotionless charters that you end up feeling no connections to. This movie over all was as life changing and entertaining as staring at wall for 3 hours!… Expand

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GreatMartinSep 20, 2019

Being as nice as I can, and a Brad Pitt fan, I would not call this the worst movie of the year, though it is certainly a contender, let's just call it the worst Brad Pitt movie ever!

Instead of making a large, long list of negatives like itBeing as nice as I can, and a Brad Pitt fan, I would not call this the worst movie of the year, though it is certainly a contender, let's just call it the worst Brad Pitt movie ever!

Instead of making a large, long list of negatives like it is one of the longest 2 hour movies I have ever seen let me just tell you not to see it!… Expand

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WX8Sep 20, 2019

BORING, wast of your time to watch. Like others said, should have just filmed a daddy issue movie on earth, of no science fiction value. Love Brad Pitt but forget this one. Terrible...Watch something at home that you like and have seen beforeBORING, wast of your time to watch. Like others said, should have just filmed a daddy issue movie on earth, of no science fiction value. Love Brad Pitt but forget this one. Terrible...Watch something at home that you like and have seen before and save the time and money. I wouldn't recommend it for free on cable to anyone.… Expand

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Caleb9Sep 20, 2019

I got Space Odyssey or Apocalypse Now vibes at times. Thoroughly enjoyed it although I can understand that it's not everyone's jam. It's slow paced but if that doesn't bother you, go and see it!

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PuckertoeSep 20, 2019

CGI has come such a long way. This film explored so many issues that are current with us. From the fact that Earth might be the best place to live, to family and what being human means. I loved it as a drama and Brad Pitt comes of age at lastCGI has come such a long way. This film explored so many issues that are current with us. From the fact that Earth might be the best place to live, to family and what being human means. I loved it as a drama and Brad Pitt comes of age at last in a mature and well paced role. The only thing the film lacked is a strong woman character, the women in it are shadow figures.… Expand

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FloridaMommaSep 20, 2019

Plain boring. Waste of 2 hours! Huge waste this is what they chose to put on Dolby screen.

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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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gilmyrSep 20, 2019

Heart-wrenching and a visual treat. Amazing acting chops by Pitt and Jones.

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KorbenX9Sep 20, 2019

Anyone giving this movie low ratings like 0s or 1s obviously has never seen a good movie before. This was a very well done movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. Even though the entire solar system is at stake, the movieAnyone giving this movie low ratings like 0s or 1s obviously has never seen a good movie before. This was a very well done movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. Even though the entire solar system is at stake, the movie still manages to stay very grounded, choosing to focus on Brad Pitt's character as he struggles with his normally cold and apathetic personality crumbling apart as he searches for his long lost father. The movie's science for the most part (aside from one particular scene near the end which was ridiculous) feels very believable. Definitely worth 2 hours of anyone's time, science fiction fan or not!… Expand

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PrncSep 20, 2019

Masterpiece! Only true movie lovers will get this film . Not for the unnecessary action film people.

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sherry18Sep 20, 2019

A Masterpiece. Brad Pitt deserve an Oscar for this and for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. I really loved that. Max Ritcher is perfect.

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xenogSep 20, 2019

A mission is sent to Neptune to search for extraterrestrial intelligence, as it is evident that this resource is dwnindling on Earth.

At the start of the twenty-first century Hollywood ran out of competent storytellers and writers, churningA mission is sent to Neptune to search for extraterrestrial intelligence, as it is evident that this resource is dwnindling on Earth.

At the start of the twenty-first century Hollywood ran out of competent storytellers and writers, churning out a lithany of low quality films with flashy special effects. The arrival of computers led creators to believe that they no longer needed to write stories to accompany the moving images they produced. Films could not spark the imaginations of filmgoers, leading to progressive degeneration of people's cognitive ability. Our only hope was to set up a lunar base, and one on Mars, so that we could send a mission to Neptune in order to possibly get an extraterrestrial intelligence to send help before it was too late.

But it was too late. Roy McBride went to space at the end of the 21 century to deal with his daddy issues and save the mission sent out to find extraterrestrial intelligence. He got psychological evaluations every five minutes, as the creative black hole that consumed our planet left him in a state of psychological disarray.

By the time the aliens arrived at our planet they found billions of whining dumbed down ape-like creatures that entertain themselves creating and watching pointless movies on small screens manufactured by ancient automated robots that nobody understands anymore.… Expand

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jackronnerSep 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler Alert: if don't want to spoil your evening, avoid "Ad Astra" movie. Besides being slow, wooden in writing and acting and its plot making no sense, not since T-Rump has science been so utterly ignored. E.g., Within minutes of sending it, Pitt asks if they've received a response to his radio message to Neptune; it would take 8 hours at light speed before the msg was answered. And, 89 days to go 2.5 billion miles? A million miles an hour on average? The acceleration values would have splattered them over the bulkheads. They keep suddenly falling in space when there is no inciting force or gravity to account for it, etc. (same problem in the inaptly named "Gravity" with George Clooney). I'll bet the MIT message boards are exploding in laughter. Can't they ask someone with a smidge of knowledge before they produce this dreck? Did I mention it was boring? Astonished at the gushing professional reviews once again, especially since the writing was as subtle as a two-by-four to the head.… Expand

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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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SouljklSep 20, 2019

Fantastic movie, it's one of these movies where you realize at the end how powerful the cinema can be!!

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LamontRaymondSep 20, 2019

As a big fan of space movies, especially of the 2001 ilk, I found this one highly entertaining. Brad Pitt is just perfect in the role, and even that curmudgeon Tommy Lee Jones is solid as his dad. The story is well-told, there's greatAs a big fan of space movies, especially of the 2001 ilk, I found this one highly entertaining. Brad Pitt is just perfect in the role, and even that curmudgeon Tommy Lee Jones is solid as his dad. The story is well-told, there's great action, and the message - the philosophy of the film is well developed and deftly delivered. Highly enjoyable - recommended.… Expand

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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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rose_rdSep 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Once again, I am shocked at the degree of corruption among movie reviewers - it's quite evident that these people are either extremely purchasable or hopelessly pretentious. Ad Astra is the worst space movie to come out in recent times. Terrible writing overall, with shallow, one-dimensional characters who are about as memorable as the cold rice porridge I had this morning. Brad Pitt spends most of the movie rambling to himself about his daddy issues, and it all comes off as terribly pretentious - I don't even know what theme they were trying to explore with this movie, but it just fails. I don't even remember the character's name, despite the movie being very focused on the character's relationship with his father.

The science in this movie is bad enough that it was impossible to suspend any disbelief. Like Mr. TorinHill said, I could not help but gasp due to the sheer mediocrity of the scene where the main character grabs a thin metal shield and just...floats through the rings of Neptune, which are depicted as being an asteroid field a la Star Wars, about maybe a few hundred meters thick. It's a goddamn travesty and all of it is rather pointless and stupid, and contrasts with this movie's failed attempts at portraying itself as a science fiction movie with gravitas. Light speed and other factors are also completely ignored.

There is no main plotline. Through the course of the movie, the focus is either on resolving a generic world-ending crisis caused by an ' electrical surge' caused by an antimatter leak in a spacecraft in Neptune, which is the worst excuse for a fictional existential threat that I've ever seen, due to the exposition being pathetically weak overall - nobody ever explains why the spacecraft ever had any anti-matter at all. The protagonist's father spends decades either travelling to Neptune or doing research there, nothing is ever made clear. What's evident is that the character can just zip over to Neptune in a few months, which makes the other plotline, involving investigating his father's disappearance over Neptune (a decade after the fact) weak and pointless. Someone would have done it already. Anyway, there is no coherent plotline to speak off. It all ends stupidly and without meaningful resolution.

Disgusting. Weakest performance by Brad Pitt in decades, as someone else said. I want two hours of my life back.

One point for the Moon and Neptune visuals.… Expand

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TorinHillSep 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible writing. The fact that this has an 80 calls these critics' credibility into question. My dude flew through the rings of Neptune, free-solo, using aluminum siding as a shield. I guffawed loudly.
He then collides with an orbiting ship going who-knows-how-fast, and arrests the impact with his... his hands.

An amazing budget squandered on grade school father issue|s.

Our collective intelligence has been insulted.… Expand

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