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Slingshot
2024 109 min Hungary, United States of America R 16+
★5.7
Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Mikael Håfström
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Description
An elite trio of astronauts aboard a years-long, possibly compromised mission to Saturn's moon Titan, gears up for a highly dangerous slingshot manoeuvre that will either catapult them to Titan or into deep space.
US Gross:
$735,738
Starring
Casey Affleck
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Laurence Fishburne
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Emily Beecham
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Key opinion
Slingshot is a claustrophobic science fiction drama that prioritizes psychological tension and existential mystery over grand spectacle. While the film is praised for its strong central performances and a compelling final act, it is frequently criticized for a convoluted narrative and uneven pacing.
| Acting | Casey Affleck delivers a nuanced performance that effectively anchors the film's psychological instability. | |
| Ending | The final act provides a satisfying, high-impact resolution that compensates for the slower, more deliberate buildup. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is burdened by over-explanation and unnecessary narrative complexity, weakening the overall impact. | |
| Pacing | The film's slow-burn pacing polarizes viewers: some find it an immersive, thoughtful experience, while others perceive it as tedious. |