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Supernova
2000 91 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★3.8
Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Director: Walter Hill, Francis Ford Coppola, Jack Sholder
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Description
Set in the 22nd century, when a battered salvage ship sends out a distress signal, the seasoned crew of the rescue hospital ship Nova-17 responds. What they find is a black hole--that threatens to destroy both ships--and a mysterious survivor whose body quickly mutates into a monstrous and deadly form.
Budget:
$90M
US Gross:
$14.23M
Worldwide:
$14.83M
Starring
James Spader
Actor
Peter Facinelli
Actor
Robin Tunney
Actor
Key opinion
Supernova is widely considered a fragmented and underwhelming entry in the sci-fi horror genre. Hampered by a troubled production history and studio interference, the film struggles to overcome its shallow script and lack of narrative focus.
| Screenplay | The script suffers from underdeveloped characters and a derivative narrative structure that mimics other genre staples. | |
| Direction | The film fails to achieve a cohesive identity, leaving the attempt to merge science fiction with psychological thrills feeling messy. | |
| Production | The technical elements, including visual effects and set design, offer occasional glimpses of potential despite the film's overall shortcomings. | |
| Acting | James Spader provides a notable performance, though even the strongest acting is ultimately undermined by the weak, uninspired material. | |
| Pacing | The film's slow and tedious tempo makes for a dull experience, though some viewers may find the glimpses of a better cut within the deleted scenes interesting. |