Space Oddity – Movie Review
Director: Kyra Sedgwick
Writer: Rebecca Banner (Screenplay)
Cast
- Kyle Allen (West Side Story)
- Alexandra Shipp (Love, Simon)
- Madeline Brewer (Hustlers)
- Simon Helberg (Big Bang Theory)
- Kevin Bacon (Friday the 13th)
Plot: A man seeks the help from an insurance company to plan a one-way trip to Mars.
Runtime: 1 Hour 32 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Space Oddity starts when Alex McAllister (Allen) decides he wants to train to travel to Mars. Alex is recovering from an accident, while his parents Jane (Preston) and Jeff (Bacon) support him. His sister Liz (Brewer) isn’t worried he is making a mistake. Alex finds himself working with other privately funded candidates with a full plan to live his life on Mars.
When Alex starts going through the final preparations for his mission, he meets Daisy. Daisy has just returned to town and is handling his insurance plan, however, the unlikely sparks start to fly, leaving Alex with a difficult decision.
Verdict on Space Oddity
Space Oddity is a romantic sci-fi movie following a young man struggling to find his place on Earth and decides to take part in a mission to Mars. However, when he meets Daisy, his plans get turned upside down and he must decide what he wants from his future.
This story shows us how difficult it can be to recover from a personal trauma. It shows the drastic steps someone would take to find peace. However, the ultimate question is more about whether love can change more of life or not. There is a big message about how people struggle with different forms of traumas and support is the most important thing. With a strong cast, we get a moving tale, even if it doesn’t strike the highest chords it strives for.
Where to Watch: Space Oddity will be available on Digital Download from 6th November.
Final Thoughts –Space Oddity is a moving romance story.
