The science-fiction film Ash, released in 2025, has striking visuals but proves to be an underwhelming and tedious experience that doesn’t meet expectations for its release year. The movie attempts to create a somber and moody atmosphere, yet it suffers from a painfully slow tempo, extending the perception of its 90-minute length. It centers on a survivor and a pilot searching for rescue on a distant planet; however,…

The beginning is a jarring experience for the mind, but it isn’t overly frightening. There's a depiction of something terrible that has occurred, along with some intense reactions to it. The imagery is truly remarkable. A fresh character seems to have entered the story, bringing the total to two so far. Now it will be interesting to understand their perspectives on what led to the disaster and how they responde…

The prospect of exploring the vastness of space is daunting enough when fully alert, but it becomes considerably harder without any memory of our location or how we arrived there. This predicament faces Riya (Eiza González), an astronaut who awakens on a desolate, ash-covered planet as the sole survivor of her crew. As she moves through the ship, she discovers everyone else has been killed and can’t recall how it hap…

The film doesn't offer fresh perspectives on the genres it combines or delve deeply into its subject matter, yet it still provides an interesting watch thanks to a captivating atmosphere and a remarkably compelling central performance. Eiza González’s charisma is enough reason to see this movie, and there are also commendable technical elements that enhance the viewing experience. It's a film of contrasts—its stro…