Adreses
Adreses

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Adreses

2019
TV Show
Ended
5 Seasons
Latvian

With the eyes of ordinary people, Adreses explore successful and less successful or even scandalous examples of architecture and environment building. Martins Kibilds goes to two places or addresses, every time taking a different person with him – without professional experience in architecture, but with a keen desire to explore, think and share impressions with the audience.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users71%
Director: James GrayGenres: Science Fiction, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Astronaut Roy McBride travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the planet. As he journeys through space, he must confront truths about his past and the nature of existence. The film explores themes of father-son relationships, humanity's place in the universe, and the search for meaning.

Critical Reception

Ad Astra received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual style, Brad Pitt's performance, and its contemplative themes. Some critics found the pacing slow and the narrative a bit muddled, but many appreciated its ambitious scope and philosophical undertones. Audience reception was more mixed, with some enjoying its cerebral approach and others finding it too slow or emotionally distant.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and impeccably acted, particularly by Brad Pitt.

  • Offers a thought-provoking, existential exploration of space and the human condition.

  • Some viewers found its deliberate pacing and ambiguous narrative less engaging.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's stunning visuals and Brad Pitt's compelling performance. Many found the story to be thought-provoking and ambitious, though some commented that it was slower-paced than expected or a bit too introspective.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score. Received several nominations at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards and Saturn Awards for its technical achievements and Brad Pitt's performance.

Fun Fact

Director James Gray cited films like '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Apocalypse Now' as inspirations, aiming for a grounded, psychological approach to space travel rather than action-heavy sequences.

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