Approaching the Unknown

  • 2016


MOVIE IS lifeless spectacular philosophical psychological accurate
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21 %
45 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 8
Negative reviews 6
Average Rating 2.7/5
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2.5
the humorless, ruminative mood of writer director Mark Elijah Rosenbergs low budget debut is a far cry from The Martians gung ho paeans to teamwork an .. Av Club
2.5
Does your heart hold a special place for spaceship maintenance and mechanical engineering in zero gravity We Got This Covered
1.9
Somewhere along the creative process, somebody thought that Approaching the Unknown was a good title for a film.
3.1
It is well intentioned, conscientious and competent in its filmmaking craft. Rogerebert
2.5
So it falls on the velvety voice Strong himself, much like his character, to salvage the mission and plow through the overly philosophical dialogue. Ny Daily News
2.5
Science buffs will likely be intrigued at attempts to be accurate, but in terms of drama APPROACHING THE UNKNOWN comes up short. JoBlo
4.0
But Approaching the Unknown operates on a much smaller and more philosophical scale and is ultimately more satisfying. Village Voice
2.5
Some good actors make it worth checking out, but it feels like the rough draft for a prequel to the Matt Damon movie. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Captain William Stanaforth is on a one way solo mission to Mars, taking humanitys first steps towards colonizing it. Blu Ray
2.0
In recent years, Strong has appeared in smaller roles in decent films like The Imitation Game and larger roles in bad movies like Sacha Baron Cohens r .. Film Journal
1.9
Claustrophobic space films certainly dont have to be funny, but writer/director Mark Elijah Rosenberg fails to convey any real psychological chills ei .. New York Post
3.0
Credit Rosenberg for tackling the big ideas. If he bit off a little more than he can chew, so be it. Az Central
3.5
Warning: Dont expect Approaching the Unknown to be a special effects extravaganza like The Martian. Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
Approaching the Unknown cant avoid comparisons with The Martian from last fall. The New York Times
2.0
Or maybe Rosenberg just doesnt care about melodramatic theatrics and instead has crafted a psychological drama without conventional action thrills. The Film Stage
1.5
I was hoping for some authentic sci fi philosophy.And I got nothing but lifeless nonsense. Flickfilosopher
1.5
I wish I could figure out what this would be trippy space odyssey wants to say. I was hoping for sci fi philosophy. I got nothing but lifeless nonsens .. Flickfilosopher
4.0
In its own compact, budget conscious way, its quite a stirring if low key journey. Los Angeles Times
2.5
When shooting for otherworldly transcendence, solid rather than spectacular is not enough. Under The Radar Mag
3.0
Theres value in watching a man come face to face with the triviality of his own existence, and see it as an opportunity for greater exploration.
2.5
Painfully dull and boring movie. This science fiction movie does everything but serve as a relevant take on the genre. .



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