Europa Report

Name: Europa Report
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror
Released: August 2, 2013
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 68
Cast: Anamaria Marinca, Christian Camargo, Dan Fogler, Daniel Wu, Embeth Davidtz

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Magnet Releasing | Release Date: August 2, 2013 | PG-13

Starring: Anamaria Marinca, Christian Camargo, Dan Fogler, Daniel Wu, Embeth Davidtz, Isiah Whitlock Jr, Karolina Wydra, Michael Nyqvist, Sharlto Copley

Summary: An international crew of astronauts are sent on a privately funded mission to search for life on Jupiter's fourth largest moon.

Director: Sebastián Cordero

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 90 min

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Andrew O'Hehir

Aug 9, 2013

If this isn’t quite a great movie, it should be an immensely gratifying one for sci-fi fans tired of the conceptual overkill and general dumbness of “Prometheus” or “Star Trek Into Darkness.” Read full review

Stephen Farber

Jul 28, 2013

The basic story has been told many times before, but it’s intriguingly retold by screenwriter Philip Gelatt and director Sebastian Cordero in this low-budget, bare-bones rendering of a familiar theme. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Aug 22, 2013

These characters are more than willing to risk their lives to further advances in science. That’s a passion and dedication that fuels Europa Report, and Cordero makes the most of it. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Aug 2, 2013

The beauty of Ecuadorian director Sebastian Cordero's film is the simplicity of its approach. Read full review

A.A. Dowd

Jul 31, 2013

As directed by Ecuadorian filmmaker Sebastián Cordero (Chronicles, Rage), Europa Report manages a few striking and intense sequences — most notably, a fatal drift into the endless vacuum of nothingness, filmed from the perspective of the disappearing spaceman. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Aug 1, 2013

Finally, a found-footage thriller that merits, and expands on, this irrationally popular format. Read full review

Alan Scherstuhl

Jul 30, 2013

Simply put, the care and thoughtfulness that goes into footage-faking has not been applied to the film's script or structure. Read full review

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MovieGoer14

Aug 3, 2013

Europa Report is no short of amazing, dark and mysterious with dazzling effects; you can actually believe that you are with the characters on the spaceship, and the discovery, it is a beautiful wonder to sight. The whole movie has the cold claustrophobic feel to it, which is a unique styleEuropa Report is no short of amazing, dark and mysterious with dazzling effects; you can actually believe that you are with the characters on the spaceship, and the discovery, it is a beautiful wonder to sight. The whole movie has the cold claustrophobic feel to it, which is a unique style and feeling. This movie actually proves that we can bring science fiction thrillers without the use of much budget and gross out scenes ex: Alien & Aliens! Europa Report is a beautiful journey through the wonders of the universe around us. Just beautiful and a definite must see! Best of 2013!… Expand

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Cosmonaut15

Oct 10, 2014

The film is one of the real sci-fi film without explosion and combat but focus on the main goal of the mission; find a sign of life on another planet (actually a natural satellite of Jupiter).

Storyline is great and interesting. My hearth pounded as if I were they on that spaceship andThe film is one of the real sci-fi film without explosion and combat but focus on the main goal of the mission; find a sign of life on another planet (actually a natural satellite of Jupiter).

Storyline is great and interesting. My hearth pounded as if I were they on that spaceship and fear of what is waiting outside.
Acting is great. They made me truly believe they are scientist who devote their life for scientific discoveries.
Visual effect are undoubtedly beautiful and realistic. I can said that is what REAL Europa should looks like when we land on her in the next few decades. They did a great job for scientific accuracy.… Expand

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RevRon

Oct 11, 2013

I went into this one with no real expectations but found a movie that was attention grabbing and something that was fresh in the "discover alien life" and "found footage" genres. The presentation of the story is the biggest highlight of this film--second only to the story itself and theI went into this one with no real expectations but found a movie that was attention grabbing and something that was fresh in the "discover alien life" and "found footage" genres. The presentation of the story is the biggest highlight of this film--second only to the story itself and the tension that unfolds from it. The movie is NOT told in a linear fashion and its creative editing is enough to make you say, "Aha!" more than once. The director also did a great job of making the film feel tense, and did so while keeping the cameras (mostly) stationary--it's a "found footage" movie after all...and being a "found footage" film, "Europa Report" was able to dodge all the pitfalls that becomes that subgenre and was actually watchable (I can't stand "found footage" movies). The only real downside is the movie's special effects aren't the best but with a great story, great presentation, great acting and a fantastic ending (not all the elements are great...some are better!), the movie doesn't fail to entertain.… Expand

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Patrick94

Jan 3, 2014

Europa Report 8/10. I loved it. Bravo Sebastián Cordero, you did with a 10 million dollar budget what Shane Black and 200 million could only dream of: make a great movie, LOL. Seriously, if you're a sci-fi fan tired of the same old predictable repetitive crap, then watch this. It hasEuropa Report 8/10. I loved it. Bravo Sebastián Cordero, you did with a 10 million dollar budget what Shane Black and 200 million could only dream of: make a great movie, LOL. Seriously, if you're a sci-fi fan tired of the same old predictable repetitive crap, then watch this. It has tension, emotion, depth, mystery, everything that makes a great sci-fi movie.… Expand

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Jerms

Nov 22, 2013

Amazing special effects and visuals. Some stupid choices are made that trained professional astronauts would never make, and proper safety measures weren't followed most of the time. Over all I really enjoyed this creepy sci-fi thriller and applaud the sheer scope of this film's purpose.

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BrianMcCritic

Aug 6, 2013

A very well made film, but it's not a sci-fi game changer. There is a lot of scenes that give a realistic look of what it might feel like to be in space. B-

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RickyReviews

Mar 7, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quite boring. Nothing too interesting. Only good scene was the end, with the alien. Other than that, this film was a cliched mess, and I do not recommend it. 0/10… Expand

0 of 6 users found this helpful06

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