It was cartoonist Bill Waterterson (Calvin and Hobbes) who
wrote, "There is never enough time to do all the nothing that you
want." Film critic Jason Evans wants you to have plenty of time for
nothing so he is endeavoring to write film reviews in just 100 words (no more,
no less). Here is his 100 Word Review of Ad Astra.
The Premise: Brad Pitt plays astronaut Roy McBride, who is
known throughout the space program for always remaining calm no matter how much
chaos is happening around him. He's also known for being the son of Clifford
McBride (Tommy Lee Jones), one of the pioneers of human space travel who became
a global hero when he died on a mission to Neptune. One day, Roy is shocked to
find out that SpaceCom not only thinks Cliff is alive, but they suspect he is
sending dangerous anti-matter surges back toward Earth. Roy's new mission,
communicate with your father and stop him from destroying the solar system.
The 100 Words: All movies are one part story and one part filmmaking
craft (visuals, audio, acting). Ad Astra is a marvel of craft stuck in a
muddled story. Centered around a largely emotionless main character, large
sections of the plot are dull and confusing. Major plot points are brought up
and then dropped for no reason. I spent much of the movie puzzled and frustrated.
But, it is a gorgeous picture and one that asks deep questions (often without
bothering to contemplate an answer). Pensive sci-fi fans will probably like it,
but I think general audiences will find
it slow and disappointing.
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