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The Colony
Tides
2021 104 min Germany, Switzerland R 16+
★5.7
Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Tim Fehlbaum
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Description
In the not-too-distant future: after a global catastrophe has wiped out nearly all of humanity on Earth, an elite astronaut from Space Colony Kepler must make a decision that will seal the fate of the people on both planets.
Worldwide:
$328,914
Starring
Nora Arnezeder
Actor
Iain Glen
Actor
Sarah-Sofie Boussnina
Actor
Awards
10 wins & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Tides is a visually striking but narratively uneven science fiction film that effectively utilizes its bleak, post-apocalyptic settings to evoke classic genre tropes. While some appreciate its melancholic, understated tone and philosophical underpinnings, many critics feel the plot is hampered by clichés and pacing issues.
| Production | The film succeeds in creating an immersive, cold, and desolate atmosphere through its effective use of Icelandic shooting locations and realistic production design. | |
| Acting | Nora Arnezeder provides a compelling and promising lead performance that grounds the narrative's central struggle. | |
| Originality | The narrative draws heavily from existing science fiction archetypes, leading to criticism that its central conflict feels unoriginal and cliché. | |
| Pacing | The film's slow, contemplative tempo is polarizing; some find it a refreshing, understated approach to the genre, while others find it tedious and poorly paced. |