Red Planet

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Ralph R Red Planet had the potential to be a gripping sci-fi survival film, but it falls short due to weak writing and lackluster execution. The plot follows a team of astronauts sent to Mars for a critical mission, but the movie struggles to maintain tension or make the stakes feel real. The directing is serviceable but uninspired, never really leaning into the survival elements or making the action feel urgent. Visually, the cinematography does a decent job of capturing Mars' desolate landscape, though the CGI, while better than expected, feels underwhelming for its time. The film misses opportunities to create a more immersive or visually striking atmosphere. The acting is mostly passable, with a few performances standing out more than others, but the script does the cast no favors. Dialogue is stiff, and character interactions often feel unnatural or rushed. The story also takes some questionable leaps in logic, which make it hard to stay invested. The AI element, a key part of the plot, is handled in a way that feels inconsistent. The score doesn't add much to the experience, and the dramatic moments often lack weight, partially due to the uninspired music choices. Overall, Red Planet had a solid premise but failed to execute it in a way that makes it worth revisiting Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/15/25 Full Review Daniel N Pointless movie where absolutely nothing happens. The only highlight was Carrie Anne Moss looking hot in a tank top. Not sure what they spent their $80 million budget on but it definitely wasn't the writing. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review Gary W Taking a useless robot that goes mad at the drop of a hat and tries to kill everyone ... what an awful piece of writing. Apart from that, it was an ok story. I'd like to get to know God better - I wonder if they'll send me to Mars? Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/03/24 Full Review Jay T Great movie, I don't know why some people are so down on it. Very entertaining Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/18/23 Full Review Laurie S It was much better than I expected. A very good exciting movie. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/20/23 Full Review Summer S A great movie. I would have given it 4 stars if it had not been so outrageously misjudged. The purpose of movies is primarily to be interesting enough to spark the interest in the subject, to tell a story in a way that is memorable. Those memorable moments are there for the keen eye, even in an arid red desert. It is not always supposed to be an overintellectualised masterpiece... For me and a few others it worked, precisely because the thin athmosphere does not support the mainstream audience. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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