Red Planet
Red Planet

Red Planet

2000Movie106 minEnglish

Astronauts search for solutions to save a dying Earth by searching on Mars, only to have the mission go terribly awry.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users53%
Director: Antony HoffmanGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a future where Earth is becoming uninhabitable due to a catastrophic environmental collapse, humanity's last hope lies in colonizing Mars. A team of astronauts is sent on a mission to investigate the terraforming process on the red planet, but they soon discover that Mars is not as barren as they believed. Facing unforeseen dangers and internal conflict, the crew must fight for survival and uncover the secrets of the alien life form that inhabits Mars.

Critical Reception

Red Planet received generally negative reviews from critics, who often criticized its derivative plot, uninspired action sequences, and weak character development. While some appreciated the visual effects and ambitious scope, the overall consensus was that the film failed to live up to its potential, often being compared unfavorably to other similar sci-fi films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a promising premise and some decent visual effects, the film suffers from a predictable script and a lack of compelling characters.
  • The action sequences are often generic and fail to generate genuine excitement or tension.
  • Ultimately, Red Planet is a visually competent but narratively hollow science fiction adventure that feels like a retread of better films.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a visually appealing but ultimately unoriginal science fiction effort. Many felt the plot was predictable and the characters lacked depth, leading to a somewhat disappointing viewing experience despite some exciting moments.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, metallic look of the alien life form was inspired by the iridescent wings of beetles.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Red Planet had the potential to be a gripping sci-fi survival film, but it falls short due to weak writing and lackluster execution. The plot follows a team of astronauts sent to Mars for a critical mission, but the movie struggles to maint...
Gimly

Gimly

_Red Planet_ has so much going on, and it doesn't have control of any of it. Not a single actor fits their character, except possibly Carrie-Ann Moss, who spends basically the entire runtime too benched to really count as a character in 99%...
John Chard

John Chard

Here comes a billion dollar campfire. At least it's good for something. The second of the Mars based box office bombs released in 2000, Red Planet is maybe - just maybe - worth a revisit by some who were irritated by it back on first vie...