As some of the other reviewers state, this movie's plot should be consider boring and uninspired. The focus is on the Eva Green's character's relationship with her child, the fact she is literally leaving the planet, gives it an interesting twist. What makes the film work for me, is the acting since it gives the scenes a ton of depth, the entire premise is to make you empathize with them. As the moment of "departure" approaches both protagonists undergo emotional turmoil and it really intensifies close to the end, feels like the gradual build is the intention behind the slow pace, some might find uneventful. There are some interesting paradoxes - the exact moment that signifies she has succeeded in the becoming astronaut, her life purpose, is the same moment she dreads, since it means separation form her child for 6 months. At one point the girl even seems to feel her mother is abandoning her and how could she not.
Favorite quote "The hardest part, is when you come back and realize, everyone was doing fine without you". There could have been more snippets into the personal life of the other astronauts, as that seems to be the theme. Feels like a lost opportunity. I don't have children and generally can't stand melodramatic movies. However there is something about the acting and cinematography that make this movie unique, it is just so realistic and it simply sucks you in.
Favorite quote "The hardest part, is when you come back and realize, everyone was doing fine without you". There could have been more snippets into the personal life of the other astronauts, as that seems to be the theme. Feels like a lost opportunity. I don't have children and generally can't stand melodramatic movies. However there is something about the acting and cinematography that make this movie unique, it is just so realistic and it simply sucks you in.