Space Sweepers

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Space Sweepers

2021

2h 16m

Sci-Fi

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After snatching a crashed space shuttle in the latest debris chase, Spaceship Victory's crew members find a 7-year-old girl inside. They realize that she's the humanlike robot wanted by UTS Space Guards and decide to demand ransom in exchange.

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Critics Consensus

As a story, Space Sweepers isn't as adventurous as its star-navigating protagonists -- but relatable characters and impressive effects keep it from drifting out of orbit.

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Audience Says

Space Sweepers isn't South Korean filmmaking at its most adventurous, but if you're in the mood for a sci-fi movie with action and comedy, look no further.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

The physics-defying spaceship chases and battles are explosive eye-candy, but it's the well-written characters that are always to the fore.

Mar 10, 2021

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Karen Han

Slate

Fun, with colorful performances and impressive CGI, and a worthy substitute for a new Star Wars or Marvel movie.

Feb 19, 2021

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Kambole Campbell

Polygon

The interplay between these characters is the film's saving grace, and the reason it's still mostly a joy to watch.

Feb 9, 2021

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

Being flaunted as South Korea’s first space-opera, Space Sweepers (or Victory, in the English translation of the Korean title), is less operatic than myopic.

Jul 19, 2024

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Jae-Ha Kim

Jae-Ha Kim

“Space Sweepers” has a lot of things going for it — great acting, cinematography, special effects. But once you’re done oohing and ahhing at the visual onslaught, it’ll sink in that what the film lacks is a cohesive storyline.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 28, 2023

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Selina Lee

In Review Online

A shiny bit of escapism that, while sweet, probably won't amount to much at the scrap yard.

Jun 6, 2021

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Syed A

Great Sci-fiction movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/07/24

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Simi's Beauty W

I loved it, best Korean movie ever. They should produce more of this type of movie genre ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/24

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Yana I

Watched this back in 2021 when it came out! Has been stuck in my mind ever since, such a great movie! The fantasy, the sci-fi, the comfort, it's really awesome!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Ashley M

A wonderfully well written action packed space story that never has a dull moment and tugs at the heart strings all at once. Song Joong-ki is incredible as always, as is Richard Armitage and their fellow cast mates.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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Vitezslav K

The first minutes were interesting, a few more minutes bad, and then, strangely enough, quite an exciting film, I recommend it for sci-fi lovers

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/30/23

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Cyril D

A sweet and sour korean sci fi film exploring the power of consortiums. Love the character design and evolution during the movie. Had more fun watching this than the entire last star wars trilogy. This movie has a taste of Cowboy Bebop (even tho the OST is far inferior ^^). Go watch it

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/19/23

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Synopsis

After snatching a crashed space shuttle in the latest debris chase, Spaceship Victory's crew members find a 7-year-old girl inside. They realize that she's the humanlike robot wanted by UTS Space Guards and decide to demand ransom in exchange.

Director: Jo Sung-hee
Producer: Kim Su-jin, Yoon In-beom
Screenwriter: Jo Sung-hee, Mokan, Yoogang Seoae
Production Co: Netflix
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 5, 2021
Runtime: 2h 16m

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