Stowaway
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): April 22, 2021
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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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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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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.
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5
MiljacMay 2, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I thought the movie was okay in terms of pacing and has kept my attention for the most part, I have to say that the basic premise was where I was a bit confused: how did the guy ended up as a stowaway and more importantly how did no one notice extra weight or extra oxygen being used before they found him? I would expect such big missions would monitor even the slightest deviations from predicted parameters. Other than this, I found it interesting, although nothing special or fresh. Since I did not watch any trailer or spoilers, I had no idea where this was heading. It seemed liked Michael fit it rather well too quickly, so I thought he would turn out to be some lunatic, but no... so the movie did manage to divert my expectations, which I guess is good. I did enjoy acting: all four were really good. Collette and Kendrick rarely disappoint me, Kim I only know from Lost where I just loved him and same here. I must say that I did not know Anderson from before and I really enjoyed his performance. The ending was also a bit "eh"... If it was just about the performances, I would give it a much higher rating, but this way, it is just an average space movie.… Expand
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RalfbergsMay 27, 2021
While the acting was good and the story in the sense of how it plays out, but all the problems they encountered and how hard it was to get oxygen etc, and even the 4th passenger ending up there, all that together just seemed so unlikely andWhile the acting was good and the story in the sense of how it plays out, but all the problems they encountered and how hard it was to get oxygen etc, and even the 4th passenger ending up there, all that together just seemed so unlikely and dumb. I don't believe they make space stations where you have to risk your life to get extra oxygen etc. Just too many dumb stuffs there like that which make you feel less emotional about what is happening on screen and think more about how dumb some of it is that they got there in the first place… Expand
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NobodyYouKnowApr 25, 2021
Weak story with strong acting. The fundamental question of the movie is not really a difficult question to answer (I won't spoil it by saying what the question is), and that's part of the movie's problem. It's not much of a dilemma. Yes, theWeak story with strong acting. The fundamental question of the movie is not really a difficult question to answer (I won't spoil it by saying what the question is), and that's part of the movie's problem. It's not much of a dilemma. Yes, the crew feels terrible because they're presumably not monsters, but I'm not sure what the writers thought was worth exploring here.

Anna Kendrick as the ship's doctor is unsurprisingly the moral center, and the movie exists solely because of her character's choices. As the story progresses, there are some contrivances which don't help the already slight story feel more real, but the director and actors still manage to squeeze some believable drama out of the proceedings.

The acting is quite good -- I was surprised by the casting of Kendrick, but she did great -- and it's what makes the movie worth watching. I found Collette and Anderson especially believable.

Note that this is *not* a feel-good movie, so go into this with the right state of mind to handle... depressing events.… Expand
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marcusrafaelftMay 7, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Could have been much better. I liked the idea of having an accidental passenger but the way that happened didn't really make much sense. Another thing that bothered me a lot was that they actually got the oxygen tanks pretty easily and the only actual difficulty they had was the very convenient solar storm and still the girl only had to sacrifice herself cause they run out of time for relying on the algaes lol, wich actually sounds a lot more risky, and they were at risk anyway and could have saved themselves and the mission. But anyway, why couldn't they just have aborted the mission? The nonsense kept going towards the end: Why on earth wouldn't she have the oxygen tank tied to her suit? I mean they are scientists, trained to be on space, that should be basic.… Expand
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5
JLuis_001May 8, 2021
Stowaway is a frustrating movie. More than anything because of the way its development is focused on trying to make you identify with the loneliness of the characters, considering the situation in which they find themselves, and the problemStowaway is a frustrating movie. More than anything because of the way its development is focused on trying to make you identify with the loneliness of the characters, considering the situation in which they find themselves, and the problem the plot develops for their survival.

However, there's a thematic element that I found interesting, and absurd at the same time, this because of the way the script exposes it, but it doesn't justify it in any way.

I usually don't mention this, but Stowaway basically describes a story in which the aforementioned stowaway is a black man, and he becomes the problem, because first, he wasn't part of the mission, and therefore he's basically useless on the ship and for the mission, and worse yet, he's stealing oxygen from crew, so is it fair to keep him alive?

There was something quite dark there to explore, but this film decides to go the easy way and chose a climax that ultimately feels somewhat empty.
And with so many much better space film options, Stowaway will quickly lose itself in the very vastness of its genre.… Expand
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4
Mauro_LanariApr 27, 2021
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Nick Cave's son dies, he dedicates a trilogy to him and critics consider it a masterpiece. Angel Olsen's relationship ends, while she is depressed composes songs, the producer listens to the demo and decides to release them:(Mauro Lanari)
Nick Cave's son dies, he dedicates a trilogy to him and critics consider it a masterpiece. Angel Olsen's relationship ends, while she is depressed composes songs, the producer listens to the demo and decides to release them: "In a historical era of massive chronic depression, this album will sell like hotcakes." "Stowaway" follows this idea. Wishes.… Expand
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6
Stream2BigScreeMay 2, 2021
Busy weekend in the re-opening world of Stream to Big Screen. As we know, more vaccines are available and we recommend taking one if you deem it safe for yourself or family. Either way, make sure you all are safe because the theaters are openBusy weekend in the re-opening world of Stream to Big Screen. As we know, more vaccines are available and we recommend taking one if you deem it safe for yourself or family. Either way, make sure you all are safe because the theaters are open and opening. We need to support this industry as they have continued to provide entertainment for us even at home. Anyway, enough altruism for this post. This week we were able to watch the new release, Stowaway, which was released on Netflix on April 22nd. This streaming film is about an important mission to Mars with a 3-person crew but as usual, of course, space giveth and space taketh away. The crew faces an unlikely and impossible decision of what to do with an unplanned stowaway *wink wink* aboard the spaceship that is putting everyone and the mission in jeopardy. Let's see how this flick turns out.

First things first, the cast is really just 4 people. I mean there's not even a fake voice in the background that gets a basic name in the rolling credits. The writing in the movie works at times. I'm not sure if it was the actors or the writing that worked, but the the storyline is interesting enough to pique a viewer's interest. Between my girl, Toni Collette, and Daniel Dae Kim, I felt their performances. And let me just put this out there... no one believes that Anna Kendrick would be in space. The movie is just downhill from there. Kendrick isn't bad in the movie but how do you not look at her and think, "is this pitch perfect in space?" Kendrick hits some lines and scenes very well, but I just couldn't get passed her being whiny in space. The 4th cast member, Shamier Anderson, is barely even used. I think when people view this you're going to expect a lot more interaction and action between the only people in the movie and it just doesn't happen. You're left thinking in most scenes like, "is that it? That's all you're going to do (or say)?!" You're feeling a bit empty and that's kind of exactly how I felt about the space environment as well. Empty! We're used to these grandiose space settings like Gravity, Interstellar and others but here space is an afterthought. Yes, we're going to Mars and yes were spinning and it makes us sick but the views are forgettable. You could've almost set this movie on a deserted island or shipwreck and it would be the same movie. It was just disappointing to not really take advantage of the coolest part of the movie - space.

With that said, Stowaway has the makings of an entertaining thriller but that's not what we got. A movie dependent on a 4-person cast needs a lot of help otherwise to be memorable. Space movies generally garner a lot of intrigue, impressiveness and beauty in the views but this movie finds a way to make the great beyond even look humdrum. Stowaway has its moments but you won't need more than a handful of popcorn to get through it.… Expand
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6
waethermanApr 28, 2021
I'm a fan of Anna Kendrick and I'm a fan of space movies, but just not the two combined. This really isn't the right role for Anna Kendrick, and she struggles to bring gravitas to the part. The director can't quite seem to decide whetherI'm a fan of Anna Kendrick and I'm a fan of space movies, but just not the two combined. This really isn't the right role for Anna Kendrick, and she struggles to bring gravitas to the part. The director can't quite seem to decide whether she's a bubbly, funny, awkward woman (as she usually plays) or she's a strong-willed scientist who must be taken seriously. Can women be both? Sure, but AK doesn't pull it off. The director goes through great lengths to show how smart she is (she went to Yale! YALE!) but undermines that with scenes that make her more of a caretaker and subservient crewmember. Daniel Dae Kim's character isn't very well developed, and both Toni Collette and Shameir Anderson do a better job filling out their roles. The plot which hinges on a moral dilemma, ends up devolving into a fairly predicable space movie that is ultimately unoriginal and unsatisfying. Overall it's not horrible, just disappointing.… Expand
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FoxhawkMay 2, 2021
I feel cheated out of a great movie. Honestly, 30 more minutes would be perfect. I stopped watching what turned out to be the ending, because I thought it was a middle point. Like a mini break you get in movies. No it was the ending, whichI feel cheated out of a great movie. Honestly, 30 more minutes would be perfect. I stopped watching what turned out to be the ending, because I thought it was a middle point. Like a mini break you get in movies. No it was the ending, which really caught me off guard. Good for what it is. Here’s to hoping Netflix will add 30 minutes to this movie which will easily make this a 9.… Expand
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Fahad90Nov 12, 2021
فيلم لطيف يستحق المشاهدة قصة بسيطه جدا واضحة غير معقده التمثيل جيد خصوصا زوي والقائدة
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tonykurebusuJul 28, 2023
Good design of the spaceship, but the stupidest possible decisions of the astronauts living there
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