Missed Star
Missed Star

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Missed Star

2021
Movie
15 min
French

Before the take-off of a rescue mission, a conflict breaks out between an astronaut and his mother, the very authoritarian director. Only an impervious housekeeper seems capable of unraveling the family neurosis.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: Eleonora F. ValeriGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned astrophysicist, haunted by a past tragedy, discovers a celestial anomaly that mirrors her own emotional state. As she delves deeper into the phenomenon, she uncovers a conspiracy that blurs the lines between cosmic discovery and personal danger. The film follows her as she races against time to expose the truth before it consumes her.

Critical Reception

Missed Star garnered mixed reviews, with critics praising its ambitious themes and lead performance, but often finding the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the unique blend of science fiction and psychological drama, while others felt it failed to deliver on its promising premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and thought-provoking narrative.

  • Criticized for a sometimes confusing storyline and underdeveloped supporting characters.

  • The lead performance is consistently highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audiences found the film visually engaging and appreciated the complex themes it explored. However, many felt the plot became too intricate in the latter half, and some expressed disappointment with the ambiguous ending.

Fun Fact

The celestial anomaly depicted in the film was inspired by a real, albeit theoretical, astrophysical phenomenon known as a 'rogue planet' – a planet that does not orbit a star.

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