Spaceman
Spaceman

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Spaceman

2024
Movie
108 min
English

Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users54%
Director: Johan RenckGenres: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure

Plot Summary

Jakub, an astronaut sent to the edge of the galaxy to collect mysterious ancient dust, finds his earthly life falling apart. He is left with the company of a mysterious creature from the beginning of time, named Hanuš, who is there to help him piece together what's wrong back home. Their burgeoning friendship is the only hope for Jakub to defeat the dangers of his mission and return to his wife, Lenka.

Critical Reception

Spaceman received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its pacing, convoluted plot, and Sandler's performance in a dramatic role. Some praised its visual style and ambitious themes, but the overall sentiment was that the film failed to deliver on its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Adam Sandler's attempt at a serious sci-fi role is largely unconvincing.

  • The film suffers from a slow pace and an underdeveloped narrative.

  • Visually striking but ultimately hollow, failing to connect emotionally.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with many finding the film too slow and ponderous. Some appreciated the unique concept and Sandler's effort, but a significant portion felt the movie was a disappointment and lacked clear direction.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2017 novel 'Spaceman of Bohemia' by Jaroslav Kalfař.

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

In director Johan Renck’s science fiction fantasy “Spaceman,” adapted from Jaroslav Kalfař’s 2017 novel Spaceman of Bohemia, viewers are taken on a philosophical journey into the depths of one man’s self-inflicted loneliness that manifests ...

Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

From time to time, a movie comes along that’s hard to define, and, hence, it’s hard to know what to make of it. Such is the case with the second feature outing from filmmaker Johan Renck, a director best known for TV commercials and music v...

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