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Supernova is a science fiction thriller that chronicles the high-stakes adventures of a deep space hospital ship and its six member crew. When their vessel, the Nightingale 229, answers an emergency distress signal from a distant galaxy, the crew soon finds itself in danger from the mysterious young man they rescue, the alien artifact he smuggled aboard and the gravitational pull of a giant star about to go supernova -- the most massive explosion in the universe.
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This is an insult to the Sci-fi genre with no excitement and bad FX.

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John Petrakis Chicago Tribune 01/01/2000
A mission that should have been aborted long ago. Go to Full Review
Desmond Ryan Philadelphia Inquirer 01/01/2000
It's hard to watch Supernova without recalling that wonderful Israeli definition of a camel - a horse that's been assembled by a committee. Go to Full Review
Lawrence Van Gelder New York Times 01/01/2000
1/5
Light on originality and low on suspense. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Feb 21
2/5
…Supernova is not great at all…it’s something of a novelty seeing so much talent, in front of and behind the camera, coming a cropper in such a spectacularly dull way… Go to Full Review
Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast Jan 14
2.5/5
Problems plagued the production and it shows: there's no characterization, scenes are edited within an inch of their life, and characters disappear for long stretches. Still, the cast is great, the actors are all game and the movie is entertainingly horny Go to Full Review
Mitchell Beaupre Paste Magazine 09/29/2023
6/10
Get a bunch of talented and beautiful people in an enclosed space, make some wacky sci-fi shit happen and get an entertaining bit of cheese out of it. Who knew! Go to Full Review
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Travis G Oct 4 It's like the saying goes. If you can't say something nice, become a movie critic. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jun 10 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas de terror são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom. See more Ralph R Mar 30 Supernova feels like a wasted opportunity wrapped in decent visuals. The directing is all over the place, which makes sense given the messy production history, and it really shows. The pacing drags, making even the short runtime feel longer than it should. You can tell there were attempts to build tension or mystery, but the script just doesn’t give it enough fuel. The story lacks depth, and the characters feel like cardboard cutouts drifting through space. It tries to be a mix of sci-fi and psychological thriller, but it never really commits to either, leaving it floating in this weird limbo. On the plus side, the cinematography is surprisingly solid in parts. There are a few beautiful shots of space and the sun that really stand out, and the set design had potential. The acting isn’t terrible, but the cast doesn’t have much to work with, and it feels like everyone’s just going through the motions. As for the score and sound design, nothing really stood out, which isn’t great for a sci-fi film that should be using sound to build atmosphere. Overall, it’s a slow, visually decent film that struggles to say or do anything memorable. See more Kevin F Jan 29 Outstanding performances by James Spader and Angela Bassett make this a must see for science fiction fans. See more Christian S 03/09/2024 Very original and exciting story. I don't know why others don't like it! See more Alain M 01/22/2024 Supernova" receives a meager one-star rating, a verdict echoed in a disheartening review. Despite boasting a stellar cast, the film falters as the performances fail to live up to expectations. The special effects, even considering the time of release, fall below acceptable standards. The storyline itself is criticized for losing its way, leaving both the narrative and the viewer adrift in confusion. This cinematic endeavor appears to be a disappointing convergence of promising elements that, unfortunately, do not align to create a satisfying experience. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Supernova is a science fiction thriller that chronicles the high-stakes adventures of a deep space hospital ship and its six member crew. When their vessel, the Nightingale 229, answers an emergency distress signal from a distant galaxy, the crew soon finds itself in danger from the mysterious young man they rescue, the alien artifact he smuggled aboard and the gravitational pull of a giant star about to go supernova -- the most massive explosion in the universe.
Director
Walter Hill
Producer
Ash R. Shah, Daniel Chuba, Jamie Dixon
Screenwriter
David Campbell Wilson
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Hammerhead Productions, United Artists, Screenland Pictures, Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Intense Sci-Fi Action|Nudity|Sensuality)
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 14, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$14.2M
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Surround, DTS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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