Directed by:
Peter ChelsomCinematography:
Barry PetersonComposer:
Andrew LockingtonCast:
Asa Butterfield, Britt Robertson, Gary Oldman, Carla Gugino, BD Wong, Janet Montgomery, Lora Martinez-Cunningham, Adande 'Swoozie' Thorne, Scott Takeda (more)VOD (1)
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In this interplanetary adventure, shortly after arriving to help colonize Mars, an astronaut dies while giving birth to the first human born on the red planet – never revealing who the father is. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Gardner Elliot – an inquisitive, highly intelligent boy who reaches the age of 16 having only met 14 people in his very unconventional upbringing. While searching for clues about his father, and the home planet he’s never known, Gardner begins a unique and secret inter-planetary friendship with a foster girl named Tulsa. When he finally gets a chance to go to Earth, Gardner is eager to experience all of the wonders he could only read and hear about on Mars. But after his explorations begin, scientists discover that Gardner’s organs can’t withstand Earth’s gravity. Gardner joins with Tulsa on a race against time to unravel the mysteries of how he came to be, and where he belongs in the universe. (Roadshow Entertainment)
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When I decided to watch this film, I thought it was supposed to be an adventure/sci-fi. I failed to notice that it was also supposed to be a romance. Romance turned out to be the predominant genre, logic was who knows where taking a break, and the whole thing was clearly aimed at an audience below the age of 15, hence the naivety, I guess. And don’t get me started on the soundtrack...
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I'm sorry, but this movie has such a weird logic that I just can't like it. Sending a group of people to space just so a child can be born there, who then upon return will search for their father, seems like a lot of fuss for nothing because what follows doesn't make much sense. The potential of being on Earth for the first time is not exploited at all. Plus, it's all so heartbreaking.
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Okay, we all know it's utterly stupid for an astronaut to hide her pregnancy and get to Mars, but so be it, then we wouldn't have a movie, and it would probably be a bit of a shame. I'm not saying this is a must-see, but it was so sweet and touching, I guess I was in the right mood. The visuals are beautiful, the score and soundtrack are wonderful, and I especially enjoyed Asa Butterfield in this role. And the question that will ring in my ears for a long time: "What's your favorite thing about Earth?".
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