Per aspera ad astra

Astronaut Roy McBride travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. Along the way, he uncovers secrets that challenge the nature of human existence and his place in the universe. The journey forces him to confront his own past and the decisions that shaped him.

Ad Astra received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual style, Brad Pitt's performance, and its ambitious themes, though some found the pacing and plot to be somewhat slow or underdeveloped.

• Visually stunning and thematically rich, offering a contemplative space odyssey.

• Brad Pitt delivers a compelling performance as a troubled astronaut.

• Some viewers found the philosophical ponderings and deliberate pacing to be less engaging.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's visual grandeur and Brad Pitt's central performance, with many finding it a thought-provoking science fiction experience. However, a segment of viewers felt the plot was too slow and that the film did not fully deliver on its ambitious themes.

Nominated for Best Sound Mixing at the 92nd Academy Awards.

The film's title, 'Ad Astra', is Latin for 'To the Stars', a common phrase and motto for space exploration endeavors.