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Rubikon
2022 110 min Austria 16+
★5.3
Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama
Director: Magdalena Lauritsch
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Description
The company soldier Hannah and the scientists Gavin and Dimitri are researching an algae project on board the Rubikon space station, which is supposed to permanently supply humanity with oxygen and food. But suddenly the earth disappears below them in a brown, toxic fog and all contact is broken off - are they the last survivors of humanity? Should they initiate the safe station, dare the return flight and thereby risk their lives?
Budget:
$1.2M
US Gross:
$1,843
Starring
Julia Franz Richter
Actor
George Blagden
Actor
Mark Ivanir
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 9 nominations total
Key opinion
Rubikon is a minimalist, dialogue-heavy science fiction drama that prioritizes philosophical inquiry over high-stakes action. While its aesthetic vision and thematic ambition are acknowledged, the film is hampered by thin characterization and a failure to fully realize its moral dilemmas.
| Production | The production design effectively utilizes a limited budget to create a striking, vivid, and immersive atmosphere. | |
| Pacing | The film prioritizes deep-seated dialogue and slow-moving sequences over traditional sci-fi spectacle, which creates a barrier to entry for general audiences. | |
| Screenplay | The characters function as hollow archetypes rather than nuanced individuals, preventing audiences from fully engaging with their psychological journeys. | |
| Theme | The central moral conflict regarding sacrifice and corporate obligation feels underdeveloped, failing to live up to the weight of the film's premise. |