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Spaceman
2024 108 min United States of America R 16+
★5.8
Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama
Director: Johan Renck
🎭 Based on
«Spaceman of Bohemia»
byJaroslav Kalfař
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Description
Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.
Budget:
$40M
Starring
Adam Sandler
Actor
Carey Mulligan
Actor
Paul Dano
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Spaceman is a polarizing meditative drama that focuses on internal isolation rather than traditional science fiction spectacle. While some viewers appreciate the introspective character study and Adam Sandler's committed dramatic performance, others find the narrative lethargic, disjointed, and derivative of superior genre predecessors.
| Production | Paul Dano’s voice work and the creature design of Hanuš create a sympathetic and emotionally resonant presence. | |
| Cinematography | The film’s cinematography successfully evokes a pensive, atmospheric tone reminiscent of classic cerebral sci-fi like Solaris. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Adam Sandler’s performance are split: some find his understated, dramatic portrayal of a lonely man deeply effective, while others describe his acting as lifeless and monotonous. | |
| Pacing | The slow, contemplative pacing divides audiences; proponents find it fitting for a character study, while critics argue it makes the film feel tedious and lacking in emotional peaks. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being simplistic, derivative, and struggling to balance its philosophical ambitions with its narrative execution. |