Terra
Terra

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Terra

2008
Movie
0
Portuguese

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Tony ScottGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the near future, a group of young students are sent on a mission to Mars to investigate signs of life. However, their mission takes a terrifying turn when they discover that they are not alone on the planet, and the life forms they encounter are hostile. The students must fight for survival against these unknown entities and find a way back home.

Critical Reception

Terra received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its ambition and visual effects, many found the plot to be derivative and underdeveloped, with weak characterization and a predictable storyline. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many citing the film's confusing narrative and lack of emotional depth as major drawbacks.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking but narratively weak.

  • Suffers from a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Lacks the depth and originality to stand out in its genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally indicate that while the film offers some interesting visual elements and a premise with potential, it ultimately falls short due to a convoluted story and a lack of engaging characters. Some viewers appreciated the sci-fi elements but felt the execution was disappointing.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a sequel to the 2000 film 'Red Planet' but was later reworked into an original story.

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