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- 2024
- R
- Netflix
- 1 h 47 m
- 2024
- R
- Netflix
- 1 h 47 m
Summary Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time h...
Directed By: Johan Renck
Written By: Jaroslav Kalfar, Colby Day
- 2024
- R
- Netflix
- 1 h 47 m
- 2024
- R
- Netflix
- 1 h 47 m
Spaceman
55
6.0
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Summary Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time h...
Directed By: Johan Renck
Written By: Jaroslav Kalfar, Colby Day
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
55
34% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
57% Mixed
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
9% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
55
34% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
57% Mixed
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
9% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
I think Spaceman itself is maybe just a couple tweaks away from being something truly special. But, as is, it’s kind of this oddball movie that I’m glad exists and I truly think Sandler is really terrific.
There are plenty of flaws in Spaceman. Mulligan’s character is underwritten . . . The overall tone might also be too sleepy, too introspective and despondent to some’s liking. But I just love Sandler in this register.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 75 User Ratings
6.0
55% Positive
41 Ratings
41 Ratings
21% Mixed
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
24% Negative
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 75 User Ratings
6.0
55% Positive
41 Ratings
41 Ratings
21% Mixed
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
24% Negative
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
The film in question is a fantastic piece of cinema that astounds with its adept duality between reality and imagination, leaving the viewer constantly questioning whether the events are indeed unfolding or merely products of the protagonist's mind. This approach evokes memories of the acclaimed film "Interstellar," both in terms of character development and plot. However, it is regrettable to note that, despite its undeniable quality, the film did not receive the recognition it deserved due to the influence of suspicious and possibly paid-for reviews. This lack of acknowledgment is an injustice to a work that clearly showcases artistic and narrative merits worthy of applause.
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It’s a pleasant and occasionally mesmerizing ride, thanks in no small measure to Sandler’s skillful empathy and yet another absorbing turn by Mulligan, who never disappoints. In the constellation that is Hollywood, her star continues to be one of the brightest.
We’re missing any real sense of awe – but for all its faults, this lands somewhere between noble failure and endearing oddity.
While others may find in this visually arresting outer space drama a probing meditation on grief and marriage (not to mention human alienation writ-large), I never did warm up to this Colby Day-penned character study, finding it much too caught up in its own ambitions to make its emotional beats pay off.
It’s just so hard to buy into Spaceman.
The best one can say for Spaceman is that it’s a trippy curiosity. The worst is that it’s a serious swing-and-a-miss for the Sand Man, and a career low for Carey M.
Masterpiece. A journey and experience like in the book "The Alechemist". It seems to me that many people are so emotionally blocked and emotional that they are unable to understand the message conveyed there. Estancaj of our lives, returning home with this reflection - solace.
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From time to time, a movie comes along that’s hard to define, and, hence, it’s hard to know what to make of it. Such is the case with the second feature outing from filmmaker Johan Renck, a director best known for TV commercials and music videos, a reputation that bleeds through at times in this production. Viewer opinions and interpretations of this one are all across the board, making “Spaceman” one of the most challenging releases to peg in recent memory. This space-faring sci-fi release tells the tale of an astronaut (Adam Sandler) on a solo, long-term deep space mission to investigate a mysterious anomaly. However, he’s experiencing a profound sense of loneliness that’s distracting him from carrying out his quest, in large part because of marital troubles with his pregnant wife (Carey Mulligan) back on earth. As he seeks to sort out these matters, though, he’s further sidetracked by the unexpected appearance of an enigmatic alien that resembles a large nimble spider (voiced by Paul Dano) who possesses a profound philosophical wisdom. But how will all of this shake out, and what effect will it have on the mission? This scenario makes for an intriguing premise, but what exactly is the filmmaker’s intent in carrying it out? There are mixed tonal aspects here, some of which seem sincere, with others that come across as cheeky and cheesy, as if the director is giving the audience a good, sidelong wink. Indeed, it’s often difficult to tell which way the narrative is supposed to go. And, if straddling the fence is the real intent, it doesn’t quite work. So where does that leave us? I suppose it’s up to viewers to decide for themselves, but that seems shamelessly noncommittal. Based on the film’s attributes alone, there are good arguments for and against this offering. For instance, its ample metaphysical and philosophical insights are cogently presented and easy to understand, even if a bit saccharinely encrusted at times. It also represents a promising step up for Sandler’s attempt at reinventing himself as an actor in search of more substantive roles than the inanely silly parts he’s best known for. And the picture’s numerous deftly placed allusions to other sci-fi/fantasy projects enhance the narrative nicely, as seen in homages to “Interstellar” (2014), “Solaris” (2002), “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (2022) and even the lyrics to David Bowie’s Space Oddity. However, tedious pacing, occasionally poor sound quality and less-than-stellar visual effects (especially in the alien’s supremely tacky appearance) get in the way, further adding to the inherent overall ambiguity noted earlier. This one is thus up to you – and don’t be surprised if you come away from it with a different interpretation than what’s written here.
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Adam Sandler in serious mode. 'Spaceman' has some nice visuals, but the story keeps getting ridiculous as it progresses. In the end, it all feels like repetitive philosophical mumbo-jumbo.
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Surpreende-me que um cara que dirigiu "Breaking bad" tenha feito algo tão letárgico assim, e tendo como protagonista Adam Sandler. Nada contra o moço, mas fiquei na cabeça com o filme baseado em fatos reais chamado "A milhões de quilômetros", mostrando como um jovem mexicano conseguiu ser astronauta, e sim, é um treinamento árduo, mental e fisicamente, de modo que Sandler está bem longe disso. Para completar, pegaram o Alien aracnídeo + Hal e compuseram o hANUS (nome sugestivo) para acompanhar o protagonista em sua viagem intergalática com pitadas de conselho amoroso, de modo que a certa altura o filme descamba para a pieguice de um romance mal resolvido com a esposa que ficara na Terra (!). Netflix, minha filha, vamos ter senso!
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Boredom simulator, trying to find anything worthwhile in this mess was a chore.
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