The concept behind Stowaway was promising, although the final product didn't entirely live up to what it could have been. The narrative is straightforward, yet its presentation felt lacking. While suspense exists and the consequences are significant, many instances feel contrived instead of organic. There are also some problems with the rhythm, which causes the film to drag in places. The central ethical question is …

It’s enjoyable, something I could see myself watching again, and I'd suggest it to others. (Fans of Gravity will likely appreciate this.) This is a clever, and rather detailed film focusing on existence and movement in space. Gravity feels like the closest comparison (Passengers leans more toward science fiction), and I’m really looking forward to seeing additional movies grounded in scientific reality like…

I’m a big fan of all kinds of movies, but science fiction holds a special place for me. When it comes to that genre, I'm really drawn in by stories set entirely in one location—usually the inside of a spaceship. It takes real skill to pull that off and keep audiences engaged for two hours. Directing and co-writing this film in such a confined setting was certainly a difficult task for Joe Penna, especially early in h…