2023 * R * 1h 50m Science Fiction is one of my favorite genres and Saoirse Ronan is one of my favorite actors. So when you combine the two, you know you're in for some exceptional movie viewing. And this film did not disappoint. Sure it was a bit slow moving at times and could easily have been 20 minutes shorter. But that said, it still was a captivating film.
The movie takes place in the near future and the planet looks pretty bleak. As does the chances for human survival. So the government is looking to populate a large space station. While we learn about these plans, most of the action takes place out in a rural part of the United States. Hen (Ronan) lives out on a farm with her husband Junior (Paul Mescal). One day Terrance (Aaron Pierre), a government representative arrives and informs them that Junior has been selected to travel out to space for a year, but first they need some time to evaluate him. So Terrance moves in with the couple. The plan is that when Junior is sent to the space station, an AI robot will move in with Hen to keep her company.
The movie moves along at a gentle pace until near the end. Then there's a plot twist I certainly didn't see coming. And then there's a second plot twist as the film ends. I won't even hint at what's to come. You'll simply have to check out this well-crafted and well-acted movie and find out for yourself.
4 out of 5 stars
Currently streaming on Prime Video.
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