THE MID-NIGHT

In a post-apocalyptic future, a lone scientist, Augustine Lofthouse, races against time to prevent a spaceship returning from Jupiter from landing back on a ravaged Earth. Alone in an Arctic research station, he must also contend with his failing health and the ghost of a past he tried to escape. As he attempts to make contact with the returning crew, he discovers a hidden truth that could change humanity's fate.

The Midnight Sky received a mixed reception from critics, with praise often directed at its visual effects and George Clooney's performance, but criticism leveled at its pacing, predictable plot, and underdeveloped themes.

• Visually impressive with a strong central performance from George Clooney.

• Suffers from a slow pace and familiar post-apocalyptic tropes.

• The film struggles to balance its ambition with its execution, leaving thematic depth wanting.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a decent watch, appreciating the high production values and the thoughtful, albeit somber, narrative. Some viewers felt it was a bit slow, but many connected with the emotional core of the story.

George Clooney directed and starred in the film, and also composed part of the score along with Alexandre Desplat.