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34 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 36 Critics What's this?

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6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Starring: Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins
  • Summary: The extraordinary story of the astronauts of the Mars Recovery Mission, the nearly insurmountable dangers that confront the heroic crew on their journey through space, and the amazing discovery they make when they finally reach Mars. (Touchstone Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 36
  3. Negative: 14 out of 36
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    75
    One of the most gorgeous science-fiction movies ever - and probably also one of the most realistic in detail and scientific extrapolation
  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    50
    The picture is equally long on eye-dazzling camera work and New Age sentimentality.
  3. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Rene Rodriguez
    38
    A $100 million production of a 10-cent script, is so clunkily written, so bereft of any engaging ideas or emotions, you'd think De Palma would have sneered at it on first reading and passed

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 4 out of 12
  1. SpartanEdge
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the people who rated this film low,were probably expecting some action film,& dont 'get' what this film is meant to be about,or religious types,who dont their beliefs challenged.This film never claimed to be an action movie.Its a subtle & thought provoking film,that challenges the ideas & presents other theories of what started life on earth.The acting was top notch,& i was gripped from beginning to end.& so what if the Aliens were not bad guys! not every film has to be sinister,& it was refreshing to see the mystery at the end was not sinister at all,but something else.a paragon.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. DerekS.
    7
    I felt the movie was underplayed because of the ending. Overall the movie was good, though the acting in some parts was a little wooden. Special effects were top notch and I liked the premise.… Expand
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  3. grandpajoe6191
    7
    I don' really remember the precise details of "Mission to Mars" (I was a kid back then). But I do still remember the wonderful performance of Tim Robbins as well as his prominent sacrifice for his team. Overall, I believe I liked it.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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