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cishii100Dec 28, 2020

Sure, there are issues with the pacing and the cohesiveness of the story line from artic to space, but what I appreciated most was the emotion of the film. In a short time frame, I was able to connect with the relationships, past, and drivesSure, there are issues with the pacing and the cohesiveness of the story line from artic to space, but what I appreciated most was the emotion of the film. In a short time frame, I was able to connect with the relationships, past, and drives of the characters that led to believable decision-making. The of course, the ending, I did like it. I found it poetic and emotionally gripping. Sure, a bit contrived and far-fetched, but still held me attention until the first credit.… Expand

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muldjordDec 30, 2020

I quite liked it, but didn't love it. It's a decent sci-fi drama.

It tend to drag on a bit during the last half, and it's padded for time with a bunch of random problems that has little effect on the overall story. The pay-off is also a bitI quite liked it, but didn't love it. It's a decent sci-fi drama.

It tend to drag on a bit during the last half, and it's padded for time with a bunch of random problems that has little effect on the overall story.

The pay-off is also a bit lacking and even slightly awkward. But I'm guessing that's mainly due to budget constraints. They had to stick to the set pieces they had.

The strong point, at least to me, was the built-up during the first half. It starts to fizzle a bit after that, and struggles to keep things interesting. But it's worth a watch for the atmosphere alone.

Clooney delivers a great performance. So does most of the actors actually. Great CGI, very believable. Beautiful movie!… Expand

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dr_zoidberg590Dec 26, 2020

Thoughtful, subtle yet epic, zen pace and vibe, yet engaging. Good performances.

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FishymasterDec 28, 2020

Great movie...
Good plot...
Nice special effects...
Stunning pictures...
Great acting.

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alejandro970Dec 27, 2020

It is not exactly the best of the year but, Clooney knew how to do his best so that as viewers we do not lose interest in the plot, which has a melancholic flavor, more than fiction, although with an ending that leaves us more questions thanIt is not exactly the best of the year but, Clooney knew how to do his best so that as viewers we do not lose interest in the plot, which has a melancholic flavor, more than fiction, although with an ending that leaves us more questions than answers. The cast does their best too, of course.… Expand

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tropicAcesDec 11, 2020

It’s clearly trying to be Gravity and The Martian and a dozen other films, but the emotional and adventure aspects of the story outweigh the familiar flaws.

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dclmrlDec 24, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good one, i wasn’t expecting this to be that good. Everyone should give it a chance… Expand

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MAJORSTSDec 16, 2020

George Clooney is amazing in this film. Great story and a great script. Great film!

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VadertimeDec 29, 2020

This is barely a sci-fi movie. It's a movie about human drama. Dram occurring with a single scientist left at an arctic research facility. Drama happening with the crew of a ship returning from an exploratory mission to Jupiter and it'sThis is barely a sci-fi movie. It's a movie about human drama. Dram occurring with a single scientist left at an arctic research facility. Drama happening with the crew of a ship returning from an exploratory mission to Jupiter and it's moons. This story moves slowly, but it is a captivating sketch of a man's choices and regrets - Clooney's character. It is also about hope and second chances - the crew on the ship returning to Jupiter. If you're into cerebral movies then you will like this one. Happy New Year.… Expand

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HirosheepDec 25, 2020

the movie has its visuals, acting sound and set pretty much nailed. but there's just no story, it tries so hard to tell a story but in the end it feels like only the middle part of a movie. beginning and end are pretty much absent as thethe movie has its visuals, acting sound and set pretty much nailed. but there's just no story, it tries so hard to tell a story but in the end it feels like only the middle part of a movie. beginning and end are pretty much absent as the start of this story is told in 5min of flashback and the end is not happening.… Expand

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Dan_BDec 26, 2020

A scientific base in the Arctic is being evacuated due to a global catastrophe in the mid-21st century. Only the astronomer Augustine Lofthouse (George Clooney) remains, who later discovers a girl who had not been evacuated. In parallel, aA scientific base in the Arctic is being evacuated due to a global catastrophe in the mid-21st century. Only the astronomer Augustine Lofthouse (George Clooney) remains, who later discovers a girl who had not been evacuated. In parallel, a manned ship from a planet near Jupiter is returning to Earth, ignorant of the catastrophe that is devastating it.

Clooney's new film as a director is a real challenge to the new average taste of the public, which is why it is coming under heavy attack from it. He incurs several "sins" that the current average viewer does not forgive: his pace in general is slow (the now much reviled slowness), there are aspects of the plot that he deliberately does not explain (and that in this way become more ominous), his pessimism is evident, he avoids underlines and its end is misunderstood by many. Its conservative and more conventional aspects, which have to do with a certain occasional sentimentality and the central place that it gives to family ties are curiously overlooked.

On the other hand, given that Midnight Sky in its own way pays tribute to the science fiction cinema "with a message" from before but ultimately privileges, with certain licenses, science fiction (let's not forget that Clooney starred in the Solaris remake) also receives hits criticism, since it does not reach or propose the degree of psychological, metaphysical or existential depth of its models or of Nolan's delusions in vogue abuse, for example.

Augustine is the prototype of a brilliant scientist who has been left alone by neglecting his personal ties, in particular, family members, but who will be loyal to his "mission" until the end and luckily saves us transcendent monologues with voice-overs about the same.

The film combines a survival on Earth drama with a "spaceship in trouble" drama, both of which are very well staged and lavish images of great beauty. We observe elegance and deployment in the design and resolution of technological devices (laboratories, consoles, spaceship), which nevertheless avoid overwhelming. The spikes in tension and action on the ship and on Earth are very well resolved and filmed. There is at least one sequence on the ship that will surely remain in science fiction anthologies.

Clooney carries on with sobriety and solvency an aged and sick character, well accompanied by the rest of the cast.

In short, an elegant and beautiful film, with great production design but that does not intend to overwhelm, which in its own way defies the current average taste of the public, which seeks to balance the science fiction of adventures and entertainment with the introspective, psychological-existential and with a message and that, in general, is successful in the challenge.… Expand

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deadangel04Dec 25, 2020

Have you ever heard of the quote "show me, don't tell me"? That's what a good movie should do and, despite being based on a novel, that's what "The Midnight Sky" does! If possible, try to watch it on a big screen and increase the volume toHave you ever heard of the quote "show me, don't tell me"? That's what a good movie should do and, despite being based on a novel, that's what "The Midnight Sky" does! If possible, try to watch it on a big screen and increase the volume to 11! Seriously, it's visually stunning and it's a shame it didn't come out on the big screen. Initial reviews from both reviewers and critics might have been completely different if it had! Truth be told, "The Midnight Sky" is not perfect. I feel this movie would like to be another "Interstellar", but it's more like a mixture between "The Martian" and "Gravity", even though it's far superior to the latter in my opinion. It's a slow burn, the editing can be rough at certain points and it's definitely not great as a whole and the dialogues are so limited. There's not much of a backstory or even a story here! Remember, this is a movie that follows the motto "show me, don't tell me" and various aspects are open for interpretation! I actually loved the lack of exposition, the ideas aren't fresh, but the tone and the perspective truly are. Some people might find this process tiring though. Thus, depending on someone's point of view, the characters can either be really interesting and meaningful or underdeveloped. I liked Clooney's direction and acting, I loved the twists and the feeling I got. This movie has heart! Even though "The Midnight Sky" is not a film for everyone, I think you should at least give it a try and judge for yourselves.… Expand

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Genghis_SeanMay 4, 2022

An extremely well-done apocalypse movie wherein the Earth has been rendered uninhabitable possibly by an EMT triggering every nuclear weapon in the world. Clooney plays a terminally-ill scientist refusing evacuation to man an Arctic scienceAn extremely well-done apocalypse movie wherein the Earth has been rendered uninhabitable possibly by an EMT triggering every nuclear weapon in the world. Clooney plays a terminally-ill scientist refusing evacuation to man an Arctic science station (the poles are the only spots even momentarily out of the spreading radiation clouds) for the purposes of warning returning space missions about the changed conditions on Earth. If you are seeking an action movie or space fights, this film is not for you. Rather, it's a thoughtful film about regret and the changing priorities of both humanity and individuals when everything they've known has been destroyed. What's important, now? The story is brilliant, the writing superb, and the resolution very satisfying, but needless to say, not everyone lives happily ever after. The vision of the writer wasn't clear to me until the last few minutes of the film. I loved it and watched it twice.… Expand