I.S.S. – Movie Review
First Reaction – I.S.S. has an interesting concept with high rising tension.
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ABC Film Challenge – Sci-Fi – I
Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Writer: Nick Shafir (Screenplay)
Cast
- Ariana DeBose (West Side Story)
- Chris Messina (Argo)
- John Gallagher Jr (10 Cloverfield Lane)
- Masha Mashkova (Survival Game)
- Costa Ronin (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)
- Pilou Asbæk (Ghost in the Shell)
Plot: Tensions flare in the near future aboard the International Space Station as a conflict breaks out on Earth. Reeling, the U.S. and Russian astronauts receive orders from the ground: take control of the station by any means necessary.
Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: I.S.S. starts when an American crew Kira (DeBose), Gordon (Messina) and Christian (Gallagher Jr) joins the Russian crew Weronika (Mashkova), Nicholai (Ronin) and Alexey (Asbæk). They work in harmony sharing a space station for research purposes. However, the mission changes when conflict breaks out on Earth.
Meanwhile, the two sides are contacted to take control of the ship, putting the two nations against each other. It causes tension to rise as the crew find doubting who they can trust.
Verdict on I.S.S.
Recap
The movie follows a joint US and Russian space crew who witness the world break out into war. However, they receive orders to take control of the station, leading to a bitter battle for control as everyone starts losing their minds.
Best Parts
The movie shows the uncertainty of what would happen if war broke out for a space station. It shows what could go through their minds in a contained space and a mix of nations.
Worst Parts
The movie doesn’t seem to get going, and despite its desire to create tension, it never manages to achieve this. It feels more dull than anything else, which is disappointing because the area where the movie is set could create a much higher level.
Final Thoughts –I.S.S. struggles to capture the tension presented.
