High Life

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James B If you’re after a slow burn, arthouse sci fi film this should appeal. I recommend just watching it and accepting it’s ambiguity. It’s an interesting space travel film but there are deeper metaphorical aspects of life the director is exploring here. I have to admit I do quite like Robert Pattinson in films, he’s one of those actors where the ‘camera loves ‘em’ as they say. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/01/25 Full Review Kyle C Claire Denis's High Life is a haunting and perplexing sci-fi journey that explores the depths of space and the human psyche… or at least it tries to. The film's opening sequences are striking, setting a tone of isolation and existential dread. However, as the story progresses, the lack of clear character motivations and the absence of meaningful interpersonal dynamics become evident. The crew's interactions often feel disjointed, and the nonlinear storytelling approach left me more confused than intrigued. Also, it’s a seemingly minor gripe, but the movie makes a point to clarify how the “gravity” onboard the ship is generated, yet contradicts this logic multiple times. For me, this simply highlights the hand-waviness and poorly thought out details that plague this film. The portrayal of gender dynamics aboard the ship raises unsettling questions. It seems like the film is trying to critique power structures, but it also presents troubling double standards, particularly concerning the treatment of female characters. It’s one thing to explore and question taboos, but High Life seems more concerned with shock value than having anything of substance to say. Despite its ambitious themes and striking visuals, High Life struggles to engage emotionally. The film's exploration of sexuality and survival in space is overshadowed by its detached narrative and underdeveloped characters. I can see how some might appreciate its artistic ambition, but I found it a difficult and unsatisfying experience. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/20/25 Full Review Big B Incredible! Dark and really messed up! Definitely a must watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/17/25 Full Review David F Honestly, I can’t get behind this one. If you didn’t like Snow Piercer, you’re not going to get this one either. There is too much to unpack, and it’s hard to follow at first. The violence is understandable, given the crew is made up of career criminals. Humans are sexual beings, so that checks out as well. But, at the end of the day… this was the slowest nonevent I’ve attended in a hot minute. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/24/25 Full Review Daniel V Sci-Fi porn movies are made better. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/01/25 Full Review Paul S Visually beautiful, compelling, and somewhat disturbing, High Life is one of the most surreal space sci-fi movies I have ever seen. I definitely recommend it for sci-fi and drama fans! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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