Mission to Mars

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Mission to Mars

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Released Mar 10, 2000

1h 52m

Sci-Fi

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The first manned mission to Mars in 2020 ends in disaster when three of the crew are seemingly killed and the fourth, Luke Graham (Don Cheadle), is stranded with no way to contact Earth. Jim McConnell (Gary Sinise), Woody Blake (Tim Robbins), Phil Ohlmyer (Jerry O'Connell) and Terri Fisher (Connie Nielsen) are sent on a rescue mission to rescue any survivors and find out what happened. The team uncovers startling evidence that Mars may not be a dead planet after all.

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Critics Consensus

Beauty only goes skin deep in this shallow but visually stunning film.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

So-so sci-fi; may be too intense for some kids.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 26, 2010

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 1/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

Mission to Mars' redemptive coda opened the door for the subsequent film's continuing figurative and literal sanguinity.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 27, 2006

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Derivative, weak, and needlessly simplistic.

Rated: 3/10

Jul 7, 2021

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Tony Black

Cultural Conversation

A sedate, mournful, yet optimistic journey to the stars.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 16, 2021

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

Swerves into irreversible stupidity down the stretch, generally plays like a half-formed prequel to "Ancient Aliens," and ends like a Disney ride version of "Ad Astra." But Brian De Palma's hand is all over the sustained tension of the second act.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 30, 2020

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Drew S

One of if not my favorite astronaut film. Definitely my favorite movie about Mars. The music was truly incredible thanks to Ennio Morricone. I personally thought the acting was amazing especially the performances of Don Cheadle and Connie Nielson. Jerry O'Connell was funny as always. One of my few true complaints without cherry picking is I really wish we had more development from Gary Sinise's character. His character didn't really feel like a main character where his wife recently died. Don Cheadle's character was nearly perfect as far a character development and acting. I fully believed he was stranded on mars and was completely hopeless. I also feel the (spoilers) martian wasn't really convincing, it looked fine sure but for some reason it didn't look real which I only complain because the rest of the vfx are stellar especially for 2000. I highly recommend this film if you are a fan of these kind of movies. I give it a 85-90 out of 100 easily

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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Redbil A

This movie was completely misunderstood by the journalists at the time. All I can do is implore people to watch it and stay with it. It is slow but you will be immersed by the end. De Palma at his best.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/12/24

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King Z

One of my favorite Sci Fi Movies. Cant believe how it got low ratings.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/23

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James K

One of my favourite films, so much heart! Not your usual kill the aliens plot line. Visually beautiful, well acted, with characters you can care about. Music is delightful, plot is well thought through. I cry everytime I watch it, lovely❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/23

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Glenn H

One of the worst acting jobs I have ever seen in a movie or TV show. It's like they are reading the script for the first time. Don't get started on time jumps either.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/22/23

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John A

One of the sleepiest and most uninvolving bouts of De Palma's remarkable career despite the fluid camerawork and sharp effects in the space scenes.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/22/23

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The first manned mission to Mars in 2020 ends in disaster when three of the crew are seemingly killed and the fourth, Luke Graham (Don Cheadle), is stranded with no way to contact Earth. Jim McConnell (Gary Sinise), Woody Blake (Tim Robbins), Phil Ohlmyer (Jerry O'Connell) and Terri Fisher (Connie Nielsen) are sent on a rescue mission to rescue any survivors and find out what happened. The team uncovers startling evidence that Mars may not be a dead planet after all.

Director: Brian De Palma
Producer: Tom Jacobson
Screenwriter: Lowell Cannon, John Thomas, John Thomas, Jim Thomas, Jim Thomas, Graham Yost
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Red Horizon Productions, Touchstone Pictures, StudioCanal, Spyglass Entertainment, Jacobson Company
Rating: PG (Sci-Fi Violence|Language)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 10, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $60.9M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Surround, Dolby EX, DTS, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital Projection, Scope (2.35:1)

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