Johan Renck's science fiction fantasy “Spaceman,” based on Jaroslav Kalfař’s 2017 novel, takes audiences on an exploration of one man’s isolation and how it becomes a disturbing connection with a large space spider. It requires considerable bravery to bring such an unconventional story to the screen, but Renck largely succeeds, largely due to a compelling performance from Adam Sandler. Jakub (Sandler), referred to…

Occasionally, a film arrives that resists easy categorization, making it difficult to form an opinion about it. That's certainly the case with Johan Renck’s second feature, a filmmaker previously recognized for commercials and music videos—a background that occasionally shows in this production. Reactions to this movie vary widely, which makes “Spaceman” one of the most puzzling releases in recent memory. This scienc…