Skylab
Skylab

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Skylab

2021
Movie
121 min
Telugu

Gauri, Anand and Ramarao are some of the many inhabitants of an eccentric village -Banda Lingampally. When the people of Banda lingampally hear that a Space station, Skylab, is falling right on their village, chaos ensues and it doesn't take long for this tragic turn of events to turn into a comedy.

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IMDb6.3/10
Google Users85%
Director: Julien RappeneauGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In the summer of 1979, three fathers and their children embark on a vacation to a remote village in the Landes region of France. However, their plans are disrupted when they discover that the Skylab space station is about to crash. This unexpected event throws their personal dramas and family dynamics into a chaotic yet humorous light.

Critical Reception

Skylab received a generally positive reception, praised for its lighthearted humor, nostalgic atmosphere, and the performances of its cast, particularly Fran xois Damiens. While some critics found the plot somewhat predictable, the film was largely seen as an enjoyable and charming family comedy with a touch of an unusual premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming and nostalgic portrayal of 1970s France.

  • The ensemble cast, especially Fran xois Damiens, delivers strong comedic and dramatic performances.

  • Offers a pleasant, albeit somewhat conventional, family comedy narrative.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's humor, the relatable family dynamics, and the unique premise of the Skylab falling to Earth, which provided an amusing backdrop to the characters' personal lives.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of Skylab crashing to Earth in 1979 is based on the actual historical event, although the fictional narrative centers on a French family vacation.

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