Directed by:
Sebastián CorderoScreenplay:
Philip GelattCinematography:
Enrique ChediakComposer:
Bear McCrearyCast:
Michael Nyqvist, Sharlto Copley, Embeth Davidtz, Christian Camargo, Daniel Wu Yin-cho, Anamaria Marinca, Karolina Wydra, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Dan FoglerVOD (1)
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A spaceship's crew travels to the far reaches of the solar system in search of life. Developed with NASA, this awe-inspiring thriller offers the most scientifically accurate representation of space travel. (official distributor synopsis)
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This needed more. Either in terms of the budget and visuals, or a more inventive script and better character work, because after approximately 15 minutes, I came to the conclusion that I was watching a 2-star film, and until the final minutes, I didn't have to change anything about that realization. The film should either be a spectacle or have the ability to evoke strong emotions, none of which happened. Sebastián Cordero showed that sci-fi doesn't necessarily have to be made with huge investments, but that's about it. Overall impression: 40%.
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This film has a few simple trump cards that give it a significant edge over its modern genre competition. Firstly, the cast, composed of either lesser known but good actors, or characterful Nordic stalwarts (Michael Nyqvist), who, given the ambitions of the project, could not have been better. Then there’s the excellent soundtrack, which even an A-list sci-fi blockbuster by Christopher Nolan would love to have, and finally the story itself, not its intellectual sphere, which despite the great themes of fantastic scientific discoveries has little to offer and leads to a somewhat B-movie conclusion, but rather the overall composition, the imaginative time shifts that don't feel at all distracting, and the very well handled semi-documentary style that makes even the final explanation of everything feel very naturalistic and satisfying. A little sci-fi flick a huge heart, Kubrick wouldn't be offended as a viewer :) 75%
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A solid genre film that uses the B-movie found footage space horror schtick, but in addition to clichés, it also uses more serious themes and a more ambitious narrative structure. The film does it relatively cleverly and skillfully, although it cannot disguise the cheap props and scenery. The sentinel really didn't have to be there. Given that the creators have combined several of my big phobias, I rate this film quite positively. Catchy.
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A completely believable, tense to chilling sci-fi that is of credit to the genre and again instills a thirst for space science. Cordero uses the concept of camera recordings cleverly and through sensitive dramaturgy he exploits the viewer’s questions for the good of the story. As a Clarke lover, I was thrilled by the mission to Europe (the setting for more than one Space Odyssey) where life may exist in the oceans beneath the ice. The casting is faultless, even though the most memorable were the trickster Sharlto Copley and the unerring Michael Nyqvist. No shortage of charged scenes and you might not realize it yet, but one of the experiences of the year is waiting for you. - I forgot my toothbrush. - Then we’ll just have to go back to Earth.
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I like that the creators of sci-fi movies are not afraid to come up with new ideas lately. Europa Report does not break the boundaries with its originality, but it still contains a lot of messages that are worth thinking about. Add in the great international acting crew, filmmaking craft of a great quality, even though it is cheap, and you have a small-scale film about what might one day be pretty important events of humankind.
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