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LorendilMay 3, 2021

This is an abomination of a film. Tremendously stupid, miscast, and all together bad, Prometheus level bad. No one will ever give me back the time I lost watching this. Netflix, please - stop making Sci-Fi movies, you people suck at that.

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PAW11Apr 30, 2021

The "stowaway" plot is so ridiculous and unexplained that after 40 min., I stopped the movie due to loosing too many brain cells. I could tell it would continue to be be a brainless "soap opera" style movie.

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anomaly7May 4, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, if you don't mind your science fiction filled with gaping holes in the plot, like, how did the stowaway get on board? And, if you don't mind a bit of science fiction thrown into a story that you are supposed to find believable, then maybe you'll like this movie. I did not. Even my wife hated" it for its lack of a sensical storyline. I must admit, I hated it too. It would have been so easy for them to fill in the plot holes and use some real dangerous events that could occur in space, instead of inventing a fantasy scenario. Have I spoiled the plot? I think the plot was already spoiled. I thought all of the actors were up to par and more than carried their own except for Anna Kendrick who seemed miscast.… Expand

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GreatGatsby1May 15, 2021

Plot is cringy, huge gaping plot-holes. The perfect fit for Netflix's recent movies. You know how hard it is for a buff male to life an oxygen tank, yet Kendrick is able to do it without issue? Absurd movie, don't waste your time. Also,Plot is cringy, huge gaping plot-holes. The perfect fit for Netflix's recent movies. You know how hard it is for a buff male to life an oxygen tank, yet Kendrick is able to do it without issue? Absurd movie, don't waste your time. Also, what's up with 0 white male in the whole cast? SJW to the max.… Expand

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AzametzinMay 2, 2021

Anna Kendrick's fantastic acting, good directing, good CGI, and what is clearly a large budget should've made this a masterpiece. Why waste all of that on THIS script? In the end, even with all it had going for it, mediocre at best.

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IbdreamyMay 3, 2021

BAD WRITING - GREAT ACTORS!
Toni Collette how could you do this to me?! The only good things I can say about Stowaway was that the acting was good, the CGI was good and the set was believable but the story was just bad and the pace wasBAD WRITING - GREAT ACTORS!
Toni Collette how could you do this to me?! The only good things I can say about Stowaway was that the acting was good, the CGI was good and the set was believable but the story was just bad and the pace was extremely slow and just boring. I think the actors actually did a good job with what they had to work with! Especially Anna Kendrick! She basically saved this movie from being a total embarrassment. Kinda. I have no clue why any of these actors agreed to these roles.. it must of been a Big payday? Something. You'll spend most the movie waiting for something to happen! Anything! But it never fully gets off the ground..then towards the end you can already guess what's gonna happen next. Somethings gonna go wrong. Then it does. The end. I also hate sad endings and this one was not just sad but also nonclimactic. … Expand

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CrimsonaroJun 3, 2021

Terrible ending and slow. Endings like that always ruin my movie experience. Want that time back.

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BarfJonesApr 24, 2021

Awful. It’s the lowest-rent “Gravity” conceivable. Imagine if Gravity was dinner theater with only 4 actors. How the stowaway came to be where they were escapes even a casual inspection of logic. The purpose of the mission appears to be toAwful. It’s the lowest-rent “Gravity” conceivable. Imagine if Gravity was dinner theater with only 4 actors. How the stowaway came to be where they were escapes even a casual inspection of logic. The purpose of the mission appears to be to take two algae cultures to Mars... that’s it. Nothing about the science adds up and the human drama component was so hollow, it was laughable.… Expand

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portmanteauApr 23, 2021

Where he was stuck makes no sense, there was no room to work, he was sandwiched into a tiny space. Asides from that, it makes no sense they'd not scrub the mission, it was not a "humanities last hope" kinda situation, they were a few hoursWhere he was stuck makes no sense, there was no room to work, he was sandwiched into a tiny space. Asides from that, it makes no sense they'd not scrub the mission, it was not a "humanities last hope" kinda situation, they were a few hours out. It just made no sense.… Expand

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pcbflareApr 24, 2021

This is a movie that probably could have been good. The cast is good, the set is great, the CGI is compenent, but those are the three points i'm giving it. Unfortunately, it doesn't work at all, because the premise is completely demented, andThis is a movie that probably could have been good. The cast is good, the set is great, the CGI is compenent, but those are the three points i'm giving it. Unfortunately, it doesn't work at all, because the premise is completely demented, and the movie gets a lot wrong about how space programs work. The filmmakers consulted Scott Manley to get the physics/space right, but it doesn't really seem they listened. Right from the beginning of the movie tears of cringe will fill the eyes of everyone who's at least a littlebit interested in the space programs/physics. One has to wonder how much worse would it be without Scott's input. The whole premise is completely ridiculous. Without anyone realizing, some dude gets stuck behind a SCREWED IN(!!!!) panel of a rocket, and the crew finds him only after they're already on a way to Mars. They can't get back to Earth, their CO2 scrubber dies, and they don't have enough oxygen either. The rest of the movie is KINDA about the morality of one vs four, and KINDA about trying to come up with a plan to save the stowaway/rest of the crew. The main problem is, that the movie doesn't respect the genre. Either you can have a SF movie with nonsensical macguffins, or you can have hard-SF with plausible or semi-plausible technology. Stowaway tries to do the latter, it's near future, more or less existing technology. Yet the technology spectacularly fails (and there are no backup systems), only as a result of the demented plot, and the characters have to mount a nonsensical rescue mission. The whole movie i wanted to shout at the screen "IT DOESN'T WORK LIKE THAT" or "APOLLO 13 CREW COULD IMPROVISE CO2 SCRUBBERS AND THAT WAS 1970". The characters are super 2D, certain actions of theirs come out of nowhere, the whole thing is just coming apart at the seams. I really, really didn't like it. Poor cast (as in:i feel sorry for them, not that they're bad in what they do, they're not, they just had to work with what they've been given, which wasn't much). Baaad screenwriters!… Expand

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professor_scootApr 24, 2021

This movie is an insult to the Sci-Fi genre. With the cast and outstanding special effects I expected so much more. Stowaway falls flat on its face. Anna kendricks is a miscast, her character takes the form of her role in pitch perfect. TheThis movie is an insult to the Sci-Fi genre. With the cast and outstanding special effects I expected so much more. Stowaway falls flat on its face. Anna kendricks is a miscast, her character takes the form of her role in pitch perfect. The horrible writing makes the moral dilemmas very platitudinal.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantApr 23, 2021

When making a film with a taut dramatic premise, the picture requires an equally taut treatment to be effective. Unfortunately, writer-director Joe Penna's space-based, molasses-paced morality play is a tirelessly tedious slog padded withWhen making a film with a taut dramatic premise, the picture requires an equally taut treatment to be effective. Unfortunately, writer-director Joe Penna's space-based, molasses-paced morality play is a tirelessly tedious slog padded with lots of filler and more than a few incredibly dull sequences. The chief culprit here is the script, which is rife with easily spotted plot holes and whose very title doesn't even accurately reflect the story's central scenario. The result is indeed unfortunate in light of the fine ensemble cast and the picture's stellar visual effects, attributes that are sorely undermined by the shortcomings surrounding them. Don't waste your time with this one.… Expand

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MovieManDaveApr 24, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like SF movies. And if they are set in an arena of space travel that we already know a lot about, then I kinda expect it to be factually correct. But a short way into the movie I realised this is not one of them. These are the highlights that ruined it for me: A stowaway behind a screwed down panel with no decent explanation on how he got there in the first place. 12 hours into the journey where they could travel 5 months to Mars but not abort mission. Seriously?

A spacewalk , to retrieve an oxygen cylinder, where the astronauts are over exerting themselves on an ascent because of gravity effects...in space. Then in the next scene, gliding along the anchor wire, but this time completely free hand and no safety rope or wire. And then returning with a life saving oxygen tank in hand, which by the way is not secured to any part of her body or suite, only to be lost anyway because she could not brake on descent. Yes you read it correctly...could not brake on descent ...in space. I doubt real astronauts would suffer any of those mistakes. I think this was done just to heighten the drama with no real regard for credibility or viewer intelligence. I stopped watching at that point.… Expand

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GerfinchApr 25, 2021

It had a lot of opportunities for be a very interesting movie. Unfortunately the ambiguity around the titular stowaway ruins a lot of the tension. The general incompetence of the characters in their space endeavors (cw the martian) soaks awayIt had a lot of opportunities for be a very interesting movie. Unfortunately the ambiguity around the titular stowaway ruins a lot of the tension. The general incompetence of the characters in their space endeavors (cw the martian) soaks away any credibility which is a shame as the overall premise is excellent… Expand

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FyilApr 22, 2021

Shocked that Antonia Collete accept this part. Such a great premise, amazingly boring script. None of the problems presented in the movie engage the viewer. The characters are mostly forced and uninteresting. 2 for the cgi, looks kinda cool.

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odekApr 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Zzz sleep, aburrida. Las peores actuaciones en cuanto al uso de la gravedad 0 por todos los actores. Los movimientos del set deben emular una cierta lentitud o torpeza al moverse, aquí pueden escalan, corren, caminan, se saludan, y se abrazan como si estuvieran en su casa y no en el espacio. Quizá nadie sabe nadar, por eso desconocen los movimientos lentos.… Expand

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MetacriticOnurJul 14, 2021

bad
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.

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Alanmal1Apr 22, 2021

Absolutely thrilling if a bit lacking in the ending. Was left nail bitingly tense throughout definitely worth a watch.

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TVJerryApr 25, 2021

Three astronauts (Anna Kendrick, Toni Collette, Daniel Dae Kim) are headed to Mars, when they discover a 4th person hidden away (Shamier Anderson). Their ship’s limited resources present problems that eventually will cause the crew to dieThree astronauts (Anna Kendrick, Toni Collette, Daniel Dae Kim) are headed to Mars, when they discover a 4th person hidden away (Shamier Anderson). Their ship’s limited resources present problems that eventually will cause the crew to die before landing. Space travel has been done many times, so in addition to this unique (and somewhat unlikely) complication, the producers chose to use technology that’s different from what we’re used to seeing. Once you get past that (and some other unlikely technical choices), there’s a compelling drama. The strong performances help drive home the dilemma. When they finally venture outside the ship, the sequence is pretty harrowing. If you’re willing to overlook some of the questions about the premise and technology, the debate on how and who to sacrifice makes for an absorbing space thriller. Interesting that I had some of the same comments about director Joe Penna‘s first film ARCTIC.… Expand

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Edwin12345Apr 22, 2021

It's not at all a bad movie but it's far from being a Great move it's somewhere in the middle. There are atleast 3 times in the movie where you go "why TF did you say that" or "why TF isn't that more secure" but in all its an ok movie. WouldIt's not at all a bad movie but it's far from being a Great move it's somewhere in the middle. There are atleast 3 times in the movie where you go "why TF did you say that" or "why TF isn't that more secure" but in all its an ok movie. Would definitely watch it again… Expand

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timmytimeApr 25, 2021

I was quite profoundly moved by this. It's a movie worth reflecting upon. The dilemma experienced by the characters is deeply felt.

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SinuousGraceApr 24, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My wife and I enjoyed this. I don't think the premise was that flawed. Okay, maybe it's a bit implausible that Michael would get stuck inside the bulkhead, but we viewed that along the same lines as when the wrong limb gets amputated, or a cloth is left inside a patient's skull.

But, for example, the algae farm didn't look very impressive on the ship because he had very limited space and resources with which to cultivate it. On Mars this would have turned into a much more expansive (and likely much more successful) experiment. And, I believe they couldn't scrub the mission and head back because they were already traveling at many thousands of miles per hour and had exhausted all of their fuel getting up to that speed and initiating the gravity-simulating pinwheel. The fuel for their return trip was waiting for them on Mars, but there was no slowing down and then accelerating back up to speed to get back to Earth.

Yes, they probably should have had a backup Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly on board. They did have a couple of canister-style assemblies but as mentioned those would not stand up to a 2 year journey. They were on a very tight budget -- this is mentioned several times, when they decide to continue the burn even though the rocket is underperforming (due to Michael's unaccounted for weight), the fact that the capsule was really designed for two but they had pushed it to three, the bit about how they removed some of the shielding layering, etc. I think having a redundant CDRA was seen as extra weight and expense that didn't make bean-counter sense given that these things have a high reliability and usually there's not a man stuck up there who then falls out of the ceiling.

Beyond that, we thought this was a perfect Netflix slow-burn. Not really appropriate for a theater, but we were fairly riveted throughout. We thought the ending was satisfying as well. Not an uplifting film, but one that explores how difficult space travel is actually going to be in real life (my opinion is we probably need to populate Mars with autonomous AI and robots for decades before we send any squishy humans out there, and that shouldn't even happen until we have a very good grasp on how to genetically engineer said squishy humans to be better suited to both the journey and the stay on an alien planet). The idea that "nothing happens" is kind of absurd. Plenty happens. Two more things: 1) we appreciated that for the most part all four of these people acted throughout like MATURE ADULTS. There was little to no infantile Young Adult angst and bickering, and the reactions felt authentic to what trained professional adults would exhibit in this situation. And 2) there wasn't even a trace of Wokeness. Very refreshing!… Expand

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VadertimeApr 29, 2021

This was an unexpected pleasure to watch. Anna Kendrick is outstanding. The story is gripping and emotional. The ending is crushingly sad. Go watch it.

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shoulderoforionApr 24, 2021

I'm a sucker for space movies, I rewatch The Martian a couple times a year. Stowaway is no Martian by any stretch, but it's solid scifi, with a more moral core as it's message. What sort of problems will humanity face as it sets off towardsI'm a sucker for space movies, I rewatch The Martian a couple times a year. Stowaway is no Martian by any stretch, but it's solid scifi, with a more moral core as it's message. What sort of problems will humanity face as it sets off towards the stars, how much will come down to personal sacrifice, how much will come down to us remembering who we are and what we should owe to each other. I liked this little nugget of a movie. Anna Kendrick is eminently watchable, and a cutie patootie. It's not going to win any awards or blow anyone's hair back, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.… Expand

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dharmaMay 14, 2021

Stowaway is another typical streaming flick; leanly produced and good for a lazy evening. But as many of my fellow reviewers have said, it is a cheaper version of Gravity, which are surprisingly well acted by its leads. Hey, I can't complain though.

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marcmyworksMay 2, 2021

A decent enough film to watch on a Sunday afternoon. Though slow and not as tense as I suspected, it does a good job at asking moral questions of what to do if the unexpected can happen, and because of that, lives are then put at risk.

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UncleWillardApr 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a sci-fi nut, and spacefaring is one of my favorite sub-genres, especially when it's done well, or as close as possible to real science. In fact, serious potholes or just bad science is usually a deal-breaker for me. Having said that, my suspension of disbelief remained intact despite a few hiccups if the story, acting, and production are good. This is a win because of the story and acting. And despite some of my hackles being raised with weak plot points, I really enjoyed the heart of this movie. It's about everything astronauts and explorers are willing to sacrifice to take on these missions. In that endeavor, this movie exceeds expectations. I see a lot of folks saying it's boring, but I enjoyed the slow burn. They could have easily added more action or some other blockbuster-level disaster to spice it up, but they didn't and I think that saved the movie from being melodramatic.… Expand

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PhilMarksJun 5, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why do they make these ridiculous plot space movies with no concept of the science required? When a catastrophic failure is discovered why not just turn around? So many flaws …… Expand

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katlApr 26, 2021

this is a survivalist movie - a question of what will you do if you are in such a predicament? A tough question to find an answer to and that hooks you into the movie --- this is not an action movie or a superhero one so be advised of that ifthis is a survivalist movie - a question of what will you do if you are in such a predicament? A tough question to find an answer to and that hooks you into the movie --- this is not an action movie or a superhero one so be advised of that if that is what you are expecting to see. The cast is amazing! Anna Kendrick, Toni Collette, Daniel Day Kim & Shamier Anderson ...need I say more?… Expand

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songwriterlucApr 29, 2021

What contrary to many movies I've seen on Amazon Prime, I thought this was very well acted and special effects did not look third class. Well directed as well. Good psychological thriller and drama and I really felt the emotions of theWhat contrary to many movies I've seen on Amazon Prime, I thought this was very well acted and special effects did not look third class. Well directed as well. Good psychological thriller and drama and I really felt the emotions of the actors! Well done!!!… Expand

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CoolmoweeAug 27, 2021

This was not a good movie except the visuals which made me believe I was spinning with them. Unbelievable situations suddenly "popping up" and while it was cool to see old LOST actor here, I was not convinced by the on board doctor...

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augustwoApr 29, 2021

This movie had great potential I thought. Man I wanted it to be better but it just never quite got there for me.