Ad Astra poignantly portrays sadness, confirming the idea that no one can hear you cry in space. For several years now, dramas set against the backdrop of space’s vast dangers have been my preferred entertainment. I regularly indulge in them, almost as a ritual, deliberately setting aside other diversions to savor the experience of space travel. Each year, films like 'Arrival', 'Blade Runner 2049', 'First Man', 'Inte…

I appreciate the slower scenes within action-oriented and science fiction films; the scene where the family gathers at Avengers Tower in _Age of Ultron_ stands out as a highlight for me. It's those quieter, more thoughtful instances that define John Wick’s character. What feels strange is when a calm, introspective drama gets interrupted by bursts of large-scale action or science fiction elements. _Ad Astra_ falls in…

**_Despite some utterly absurd diversions (chase scene! horror scene! shoot-out scene!), this is a quality science-fiction narrative, suggesting the answers we seek in the stars are actually found within_** >_macte nova virtute, puer, sic itur ad astra, dis genite et geniture deos._ - Publius Vergilius Maro; _Aeneis_ (29-19 BC) >_N = R∗ · fp · ne · fl · fi · fc · L_ >_where:_ >_N…

If you appreciate reviews like mine, please check out my blog. I'm drawn to sci-fi movies set in space, especially when they present the cosmos with such striking visuals as *Ad Astra* does. It’s a film where the beauty of the imagery truly elevates the story being told. If the opening sequence doesn’t give you chills or generate excitement, this might not be your kind of movie. From the quiet but impactful sound …

The film ‘Ad Astra’ feels like a very artistic work within mainstream Hollywood productions; the choice to present a story dealing with deeper philosophical ideas as an action-oriented science fiction spectacle seems like a smart one from James Gray. It isn't flawless, but it remains engaging throughout and provides a thoughtful look at how parental figures shape their children. Though set against the backdrop of a v…