The Aeronauts
Entertainment One | Release Date: December 6, 2019
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HumaneFeb 14, 2020
If you are going to write a film that is based on real events, then write the events as they happened. As many others have written, there was no Amelia Rennes but another man, Henry Coxwell, in the balloon with James Glaisher.

If you knowIf you are going to write a film that is based on real events, then write the events as they happened. As many others have written, there was no Amelia Rennes but another man, Henry Coxwell, in the balloon with James Glaisher.

If you know this before watching the film, then it is simply unwatchable as it completely disrespects Henry by having his feat given to a woman for no other reason than to bend to the insanity that is overwhelming North American and the UK.

Women have accomplished much in history, there is no need to rewrite actual events to artificially pander to them, as I am sure people would rather see actual events where women broke barriers and excelled, and this is as insulting to women in general as it is to the memory of Henry Coxwell.

I was aware of the actual events beforehand, therefore I despised this movie from the get go, but did actually manage to watch it and can ascertain that it is not worth watching, even if you discount the fictional Rennes.

2 stars simply for some of the balloon scenes, that although green screen, looked fairly good.

Not Recommended, and SHAME on all those who gave the go ahead to rewrite history for no reason whatsoever.… Expand
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cag345Jan 12, 2020
The ambition exceeds the proposal of this movie, let's start there. The attempts of the director and the pair of actors to cope with a film that is conducted only by a scoop of a balloon trip and the ambitions of both protagonists areThe ambition exceeds the proposal of this movie, let's start there. The attempts of the director and the pair of actors to cope with a film that is conducted only by a scoop of a balloon trip and the ambitions of both protagonists are notorious. On the one hand we have a phenomenal Felicity Jones, who in love with heaven (although traumatized by previous experience) decides to help the scientist interpreted by Eddie Redmayne (not very expressive and giving a somewhat bland interpretation, far from the profile that this actor had been giving in previous films) to predict the weather.

The film does not contextualize necessary in the past of the protagonists and the little narrative that it provides is not enough to drive this trip. Although it is only based on the real history of the aircraft, the film fails to empower enough to clearly justify its existence. It is not a bad film, do not get me wrong, Jones successfully loads with the whole plot and manages that as a spectator we can be astonished enough, so that in some moments we forget the lazy of the script and that there is no great ambition of the director, for a proposal that leaves with the feeling of being something better.… Expand
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neldotMar 15, 2020
I really hate what the feminists are doing to movies to push their agenda. Why do they have to steal adventurous men real lives and replace them with fictional female characters? This is not fair, this is pretty disturbing and it does no goodI really hate what the feminists are doing to movies to push their agenda. Why do they have to steal adventurous men real lives and replace them with fictional female characters? This is not fair, this is pretty disturbing and it does no good at all to gender equality. Other than that, the movie is pretty mediocre and boring.… Expand
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matt115Mar 26, 2020
Not historically accurate and credit was taken away from a real person who deserved it...
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SSH83Dec 28, 2019
Ridiculously fake science and action sequence. Boringly cliche plot. Predictable characterization from the typecast actors (if you've seen one of their characters, you've basically seen them all). Visual effects were decent, albeit theyRidiculously fake science and action sequence. Boringly cliche plot. Predictable characterization from the typecast actors (if you've seen one of their characters, you've basically seen them all). Visual effects were decent, albeit they didn't make the face-palm story any more believable. It was psychological torture to sit through this film (I was held hostage to watch it).… Expand
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ArcticRavenDec 26, 2019
The movie claims to be based on a true story. Yes James Glaisher did do the things that were portrayed in the movie; however, Amelia didn't exist. Actually the movie replaces Henry Coxwell for a fictional female character. Stop **** withThe movie claims to be based on a true story. Yes James Glaisher did do the things that were portrayed in the movie; however, Amelia didn't exist. Actually the movie replaces Henry Coxwell for a fictional female character. Stop **** with history to push an agenda.… Expand
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JPKDec 8, 2019
Pretty Good
With it’s cast, The Aeronauts is a pretty interesting film to watch.
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FilmreactiviewDec 7, 2019
"Puts your theater seat right in the basket of the Hot Air Balloon, for a trip of a lifetime "
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QuinnapDec 7, 2019
Gripping film with stunning visuals. Captivating from its first minute to end with believable characters
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GinaKDec 19, 2019
A surprisingly interesting film about a man and a woman who set a flight record in a balloon. The film starts out as a gimmick for the woman and scientific exploration for the man, and ends up as gripping and suspenseful fight for survival.A surprisingly interesting film about a man and a woman who set a flight record in a balloon. The film starts out as a gimmick for the woman and scientific exploration for the man, and ends up as gripping and suspenseful fight for survival. Astonishingly enjoyable.… Expand
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PablocortesiDec 24, 2019
Película que se sigue con mucho interés, y con dos actores de un nivel más que excepcional.
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zNeverSleepingJan 25, 2020
Ótima fotografia, com cenários lindíssimos; enredo interessante e envolvente; personagens devidamente aprofundados e com interpretações condizentes; cenas de suspense bem estruturadas, não cansam e sabem quando acabar. Esse definitivamente éÓtima fotografia, com cenários lindíssimos; enredo interessante e envolvente; personagens devidamente aprofundados e com interpretações condizentes; cenas de suspense bem estruturadas, não cansam e sabem quando acabar. Esse definitivamente é um ótimo filme para entreter!… Expand
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MilesBradleyJan 12, 2020
All I'm gonna say is please look past the historical innacuracy that everyone keeps on babbling about and you'll see a truly underappreciated gem. I promise you. This movie is not only beautiful to look at but it was well acted by Eddie andAll I'm gonna say is please look past the historical innacuracy that everyone keeps on babbling about and you'll see a truly underappreciated gem. I promise you. This movie is not only beautiful to look at but it was well acted by Eddie and felicity who are always filled with chemistry and create a lovely dynamic everytime they're on screen.… Expand
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FadeBlackNov 17, 2021
Some really gorgeous balloon scenes, really beautiful, and talented actors keep this movie afloat and watchable. The story is not really there, however, and seems they neglected a very interesting real history for some bland movie romanceSome really gorgeous balloon scenes, really beautiful, and talented actors keep this movie afloat and watchable. The story is not really there, however, and seems they neglected a very interesting real history for some bland movie romance that didn't come off at all.… Expand
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rak_ibJun 25, 2020
I'm afraid of heights & this movie gives me chills & thrills all the way.I almost felt like I'm so high in the sky & could fall down any moment.Felicity Jones is brilliant Eddie Redmayne also did good acting.Their bonding as a pair wasI'm afraid of heights & this movie gives me chills & thrills all the way.I almost felt like I'm so high in the sky & could fall down any moment.Felicity Jones is brilliant Eddie Redmayne also did good acting.Their bonding as a pair was amazing.Highly recommended.… Expand
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JLuis_001Jan 8, 2020
Making fun of Nazi Germany is a double-edged sword, after all it serves as a satire but you also can't forget the horrors that happened back then.
Jojo Rabbit swings between satire and a feel-good story. It manages to work and I don't thinkMaking fun of Nazi Germany is a double-edged sword, after all it serves as a satire but you also can't forget the horrors that happened back then.
Jojo Rabbit swings between satire and a feel-good story. It manages to work and I don't think it was insulting. Written and directed by Taika Waititi, Jojo Rabbit is a movie that certainly borrows a lot from Wes Anderson. The opening sequence is more than evident and although that may be considered problematic for some, Waititi manages to emerge gracefully from the evident comparisons, though with its obvious ups and downs.

Another point to emphasize is that you will enter the world of the movie or you will not and personally I think that depends a lot on whether you'll enjoy the movie or not.
There's moments where I couldn't help feeling the film stretches a lot the absurdity, but once again Waititi manages to recover enough the pace so that things don't get out of hand.

While not all jokes land and honestly the movie is never as funny as it thinks it is, passing the bumps, Jojo Rabbit shows the heart of its narrative that is the friendship between Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) and Elsa (Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie), the young Jew girl that her mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding in their home.
This is essential because Jojo being the main character and obviously the narrative driver only knows what he has learned so far, what they instructed him and is that the Jews are vermin therefore his growth as a character and evidently as a person lies in that plot point although obviously that's where the failure of the story lies because at this point that's not something that is no longer known or needs to be learned, perhaps it should be emphasized but not only towards the Jews but towards the whole world in general considering that kids today continue to be feed with that kind of hate.

Jojo Rabbit is a conventional film but it stands out for its style and it's an honest story, as honest as its plot can provide. It's nothing special but personally I had a good time watching it and that is also what cinema is about.… Expand
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KenRJan 7, 2020
Tom Harpers movie might have been a near modern historical classic if it had been treated to more truth than fiction. Instead, its Indiana Jones type foolishness eats away huge chunks of what could have been gut tearing historically factualTom Harpers movie might have been a near modern historical classic if it had been treated to more truth than fiction. Instead, its Indiana Jones type foolishness eats away huge chunks of what could have been gut tearing historically factual suspense, and replaces it with old fashioned Saturday matinee nonsense - rendering the whole as simply unbelievable. This is a shame as it’s based on some important historical facts that have been treated like mere fictional fodder. What’s left is just another example of Hollywoods PC gender pushing histrionics. The real-life male hero of this actual ballooning duo has been replaced by a fictional, ultra-modern, female ‘role’ model. Laughably ‘modern’ Hollywood! Given all the real-life, deserving women the scientific world has had throughout history; why not make a movie about one of these - instead of adding a fictional one to our recorded history! Some nice mock (CGI) aerial photography attempts to camouflage the obvious manipulative agenda pushing, and if seen on a large screen it will supply enough adrenalin rushes for those with a predisposition toward fear of heights or vertigo. The editing style is another drawback - just when things look like getting exiting in the balloon, we are forced back to ground to be shown how difficult it was, in the lead-up, for this duo to get airborne – these don’t work well because we already know they won their battles - so it just serves to slow the whole thing down. Performances are uniformly good, and of its type, even with all the clichés, it’s a good movie but could have been so much better (and more honest).… Expand
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Mauro_LanariDec 30, 2019
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After "The Theory of Everything" (Marsch 2014), Jones the beaver and Redmayne the freckles return in a more inflated film than the hot air balloon, with a true story bent for another lesson on the battle of the sexes (masculine(Mauro Lanari)
After "The Theory of Everything" (Marsch 2014), Jones the beaver and Redmayne the freckles return in a more inflated film than the hot air balloon, with a true story bent for another lesson on the battle of the sexes (masculine idealism versus feminine pragmatism). "Doubts arise to be heard."… Expand
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DawdlingPoetMar 30, 2022
This is quite sentimental but I enjoyed it overall. It's perhaps a little dull at times but the story and the characters intrigued me even if their only very loosely based on fact. There's some lovely cinematography and the period costumesThis is quite sentimental but I enjoyed it overall. It's perhaps a little dull at times but the story and the characters intrigued me even if their only very loosely based on fact. There's some lovely cinematography and the period costumes (where they feature - not all the time) are nice.

Understandably, there's a fair bit of shaky camerawork, which may frustrate you and Eddie's acting is a little cheesy at times but I liked the themes and the sentiment. Amelia Wren seemed a pretty admirable character, as a scientist or women explorer of her time. I like that she's rightfully mentioned and complimented towards the end of the film, although I'd have liked it if more info. about the true story were shown on screen just before the credits.

Suffice to say, it's by no means perfect but its certainly alright.… Expand
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CPNJan 30, 2020
Totally watchable adventure movie. Some nice special effects. The acting was all a bit OTT at times but wasn't helped by the script. Very average
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Dostoyevsky3Jun 18, 2020
The high-stakes of The Aeronauts puts you on the edge of your seat through its perilous journey further elevated by the considerably effecting performances that reveal the substantial relationship to the well established characters.
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HoundofculaineJul 1, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another 'Based on a true story' that takes the exploits of two male pioneers of meteorology, who broke records as early explorers of ballooning, but replaces one with a made up female character, and then has the female character do ALL the heroics whilst the actual hero, James Glaisher cowers in the bottom of the balloon!
They even belittle James crawling the Amelia at the end of the film, on two clearly broken legs. But the films all like 'don't worry now, I've got you and you'll be fine!' as Amelia is going to carry him back?!?!
Another classic 2019 film where women are amazing but all men are pointless. Oh yeah that's really balanced. It's about time Hollywood stop banging this ideological drum and started producing films where all sexes and races are treated equally. Sigh!… Expand
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