Supernova
Supernova

Supernova

2000Movie91 minEnglish

Set in the 22nd century, when a battered salvage ship sends out a distress signal, the seasoned crew of the rescue hospital ship Nova-17 responds. What they find is a black hole--that threatens to destroy both ships--and a mysterious survivor whose body quickly mutates into a monstrous and deadly form.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users51%
Director: Francis Ford CoppolaGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

In the year 2057, the mining ship Nightingale is on a rescue mission to save its sister ship, the Supernova, which has mysteriously disappeared near a dangerous nebula. Upon reaching the Supernova, the Nightingale crew discovers that the ship's experimental engine has created a terrifying force, capable of bending space and time, and it has brought something sinister back with it.

Critical Reception

Supernova received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot derivative and unoriginal, with many comparing it unfavorably to films like Event Horizon. While some acknowledged its visual effects and a few performances, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling science fiction experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Derivative plot that borrows heavily from other sci-fi thrillers.
  • Visual effects are adequate but fail to elevate a weak narrative.
  • Despite a strong cast, the characters are underdeveloped and the story lacks tension.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the film predictable and lacking originality. Some viewers appreciated the attempts at a suspenseful atmosphere and the visual design, but the majority felt it was a disappointing entry in the sci-fi genre.

Fun Fact

The film's production was plagued with issues, including multiple script rewrites and a difficult post-production process, leading to significant delays and changes from its original vision.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Supernova feels like a wasted opportunity wrapped in decent visuals. The directing is all over the place, which makes sense given the messy production history, and it really shows. The pacing drags, making even the short runtime feel longer...
John Chard

John Chard

Heal thyself, doctor. The back story to Supernova is actually more interesting than the studio cut of the film that is available to view. Director's coming and going, one (Walter Hill) taking his name off the credits, butchery by studio ...