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The Space Between Us
2017 121 min China, United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.1
Romance, Adventure, Science Fiction, Drama
Director: Peter Chelsom
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Description
A young man raised by scientists on Mars returns to Earth to find his father.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$7.89M
Worldwide:
$14.79M
Starring
Gary Oldman
Actor
Asa Butterfield
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Carla Gugino
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Awards
4 nominations total
Key opinion
The Space Between Us is widely regarded as a lackluster young adult romance that relies heavily on genre clichés and a thin, unconvincing screenplay. While some viewers appreciate its ambitious departure from traditional space films, the majority of critics find it emotionally hollow and scientifically implausible.
| Screenplay | The script leans on predictable YA tropes and superficial sentimentalism rather than substantial narrative depth. | |
| Acting | Asa Butterfield and Britt Robertson provide solid, credible performances that elevate the material despite the weak writing. | |
| Originality | The film occupies a space between a 'watchable' novelty for those seeking light entertainment and a tiresome, cliché-ridden slog for those expecting narrative rigor. | |
| Ending | The conclusion favors crowd-pleasing resolution over thematic relevance or logical payoff. |