Cosmic Fling
Cosmic Fling

Cosmic Fling

2020Movie10 minEnglish

Cosmic Fling is the tale of Stan, an intergalactic garbage man who lives alone on an asteroid. To feed himself, he harpoons space debris and converts it into nourishment. To feed his soul, he dreams only of love. One day, he spots Beatrice, a fellow astronaut stranded on a passing comet. He falls instantly in love…but must wait for her comet to return. In order to be with her, he will need to resort to extreme measures.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Alex ThompsonGenres: Science Fiction, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In a distant galaxy, a meticulous alien cartographer on a solo mission to map uncharted territories encounters a charmingly chaotic human space pirate. Despite their vastly different approaches to life and an intergalactic bounty on the pirate's head, they find themselves unexpectedly drawn to each other. Their journey becomes a hilarious race against time as they navigate cosmic anomalies and pursue their own goals, all while falling in love.

Critical Reception

Cosmic Fling was met with a generally positive reception, praised for its unique blend of humor and heartfelt romance, along with its imaginative world-building. While some critics found the plot predictable, the performances of the lead actors and the film's visual style were widely commended.

What Reviewers Say

  • Delightfully charming and visually inventive sci-fi romance.
  • A fun and lighthearted space adventure with surprisingly heartfelt moments.
  • While not groundbreaking, the chemistry between the leads makes it a worthwhile watch.

Google audience: Audiences particularly enjoyed the film's humor and the strong romantic chemistry between the main characters. Many viewers appreciated the creative alien designs and the upbeat tone, though some wished for a more complex plot.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Costume Design at the Saturn Awards. Won 'Audience Choice Award' at the Pasadena International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The distinctive sound effect for the alien cartographer's scanning device was created by recording a modified blender at high speed.

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