Lucy in the Sky
Lucy in the Sky

Lucy in the Sky

2019Movie125 minEnglish

Astronaut Lucy Cola returns to Earth after a transcendent experience during a mission to space – and begins to lose touch with reality in a world that now seems too small.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users56%
Director: Noah HawleyGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A decorated astronaut returns to Earth after a long mission and begins to feel disconnected from her family and normal life. Her intense experiences in space lead her to pursue an affair with a fellow astronaut, which escalates into a dangerous obsession. As her grip on reality slips, she embarks on a misguided mission to recapture what she lost.

Critical Reception

Lucy in the Sky received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its convoluted plot, uneven tone, and underdeveloped characters. While Natalie Portman's performance was occasionally praised, the film was generally seen as a disappointment, failing to live up to its ambitious premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Natalie Portman delivers a committed performance as a troubled astronaut.
  • The film's visual style is striking but ultimately can't salvage a messy narrative.
  • Critics found the story to be unfocused and lacking emotional depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some appreciating the visual aesthetics and Portman's performance, while others found the plot confusing and the character's motivations hard to follow.

Fun Fact

Director Noah Hawley originally envisioned the film as a television series before deciding to adapt it into a feature film.

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