Galaxy
Galaxy

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Galaxy

1967
Movie
14 min
German

In a future world devoid of men, three young women order two men to come to them and ask them which of them they would prefer.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: Sidney LumetGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a near-future society where artificial insemination is the norm, a biologist discovers a way to naturally conceive. This groundbreaking revelation sparks a societal upheaval as it challenges the established order and threatens the control of powerful entities. He must race against time to protect his discovery and its implications for humanity's future.

Critical Reception

Galaxy was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its ambitious science fiction concepts and Paul Newman's performance. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the philosophical themes underdeveloped. Audiences were intrigued by its speculative nature, though it did not become a massive box office hit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thought-provoking premise and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for its deliberate pacing and occasionally convoluted narrative.

  • Seen as an ambitious, albeit flawed, attempt at social commentary through science fiction.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's futuristic vision and the moral questions it raised about reproduction and societal control. Some viewers found the plot a bit too complex or slow-moving, but the overall sentiment was one of intrigue and admiration for its originality.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for one Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Fun Fact

The film's production faced significant challenges due to its then-controversial themes, leading to debates about censorship and artistic freedom in Hollywood.

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