The Aeronauts

  • PG (UNITED KINGDOM)
  • 2019


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72 % Certified Fresh
$ 3 Million
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Positive Reviews 118
Negative reviews 47
Average Rating 3.2/5
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3.0
An adventure drama that feels purposefully (if somewhat wonkily) built for prestige season acclaim. EW
1.5
Its a film thats easy to admire in its earnest intentions, but that I kept wanting to feel. Rogerebert
3.0
Sometimes it seems like theyve jumped forward in time, or youre not sure whose story were looking at. Common Sense Media
2.0
When so many supersized blockbusters take the potential of CGI action for granted, The Aeronauts finds a fresh use for it by turning the exhilaration .. Indie Wire
1.5
And to the films credit, the chemistry between the leads doesnt resolve to a predictable case of romance. Variety
4.0
Suspend all disbelief, hold tight to the wicker basket and go along for the ride. Time Out
4.0
Inspired by real events, the film is at its best when it leans into the action adventure genre; director Tom Harper smartly uses camera shake and clos .. The Guardian
3.0
It is a film with charm and the chemistry between Jones and Redmayne has something rather platonic and even sibling like, but that isnt to say there i .. The Guardian
1.9
As a suspense film, its so sluggishly structured that it borders on the avant garde.
1.9
Himesh Patel, whose singing charmed audiences in Yesterday, shows up as Jamess only devoted friend, but the actor doesnt make much of an impression.
4.0
Showing off its precision tooled craft with considerable modesty, Aeronauts is a high flying British period adventure with atmospheric levels of film .. Screen Daily
4.0
Showing off its precision tooled craft with considerable modesty, Aeronauts is a high flying British period adventure with atmospheric levels of film .. Screen Daily
4.5
His scientific cohorts dont really believe in his mission and he doesnt completely get on with Rennes, who understands the job requires an element of .. Collider
3.0
Tom Harpers movie is as fluffy as a cloud and just as pleasant to look at. Collider
4.5
The Aeronauts achieves impressive elevation as a bracing and sympathetic account of two early and very different aviators who together reached literal .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
If only the story had cast off the ballast of the predictable meet cute plot and trusted the truth more, maybe The Aeronauts would be a more thrilling ..
4.5
Equal parts dizzying and dippy, The Aeronauts is family entertainment at its most charming and chaste. The New York Times
1.5
Just like Alfonso Cuarons heart pounding theme park ride of a movie, everything that can go wrong, does goes wrong, leading to desperate and death def .. Paste Magazine
3.3
Just like Alfonso Cuarons heart pounding theme park ride of a movie, everything that can go wrong, does goes wrong, leading to desperate and death def .. Paste Magazine
1.5
By contrast, Wren is a free spirit who not only isnt afraid to make a scene, but much prefers it. IGN
2.0
A film about its pioneers, the first people to test human endurance at altitude, should be a giddy delight. Telegraph
1.5
It feels, almost against its will, like a Boys Own family adventure, a Saturday matinee special rather than an involving drama for adults.
3.5
The Aeronauts is an action adventure disguised as a period piece, its final form a thrilling rollercoaster ride when the makeup is a cinematic telling .. The Young Folks
4.0
The title might sound like something from Marvel Phase Six, but The Aeronauts is an exhilarating period flight of fancy, occasionally weighed down by ..
4.0
Its a prestige production with some premium eye candy, incredible (and loud!) JoBlo
3.0
What it lacks in substance, The Aeronauts compensates for with thrills and emotions, taking audiences on an exhilarating airborn heroes journey. Screen Rant
3.0
Engaging enough though a mess historically, but runs out of gas or hot air before a strenuously triumphant finale. One Guys Opinion
3.1
The script wastes far too much time on the whole You dont take me seriously, so I shant take YOU seriously! Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Overall, this is a well acted peek back in history to an era when scientific and engineering techniques currently taken for granted were in their pion .. ReelViews
3.0
A PBS ready, period exploration of balloon challenges blended with personal fears, the production manages to hold attention and deliver a few nail bit .. Blu Ray
2.5
Accuracy doesnt inherently make a story interesting, but inaccuracy doesnt necessarily make a story so, either. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
This is 2019s answer to Robert Zemeckis 2015 film The Walk with one major problem its not in 3D.
2.0
where I found I was losing myself in the story was in the exciting set pieces as the pair face great danger, hypoxia, black outs and, for Amelia alone ..
3.5
Interesting based on true events story is played against a visually impressive backdrop. But the necessary chemistry between Redmayne and Jones is lac .. You Tube
4.5
A well crafted mix of survival adventure and inspirational drama that delivers a pleasant journey without rocking the boat. You Tube
3.0
The flashbacks that tell us more about this duo Eddie Redmaynes scientist and Felicity Joness daredevil pilot are dead weights, and even once the film .. The Times
2.0
This is a movie with a lot of visual magic, as well as Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne. These days, with science under attack from political and rel .. Lariat
3.0
Though stylistically tending toward the safe, The Aeronauts is at its best with its head in the clouds. Radio Times
3.0
Jones, however, is The Aeronauts secret weapon. From Rogue One to On the Basis of Sex, shes developed a knack for delivering mildly silly dialogue wit .. Independent
3.0
Breathless adventure and fully committed performances from Redmayne and Jones as Victorian era balloonists cant compensate for the fictions that fill .. Rolling Stone
3.0
But its written and directed with so much period movie sparkliness that there isnt much real life to it, and theres certainly no tension in the narrat .. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
But together, the characters are more interesting when theyre finding an accord for their different perspectives than when theyre butting heads, and j .. The Wrap
1.5
It is an interesting exercise, however, to leave all that good chemistry hanging literally in midair. The Wrap
1.9
And, for a film that takes place largely in a basket, Harper manages an epic mood. New York Post
4.5
The films stunning aerial sequences, gloriously shot by cinematographer George Steel and elevated tremendously by impeccable visual effects, didnt des .. Hindustan Times
4.5
SOUNDBITE OF FILM, THE AERONAUTS) REDMAYNE: (As James Glaisher) Dont worry shes not made of conductive material so we wont attract lightning. Npr
3.0
Unfortunately, the films jaunty, comedic tone too often backfires, not helped by Sudeikis, who doesnt seem sure whether he is playing for laughs or no .. Daily Mail
4.0
And the whole thing doesnt look quite as good or as cinematic as we expect a Scorsese film to look. Daily Mail
1.5
While at times the film does reach great heights, a certain indecisiveness about what exactly it is, The Aeronauts often finds itself adrift in the mo .. Salon
4.0
In 1862, pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) is about to take flight in the strongest and largest hot air balloon ever built. Flim List
1.5
Masters (Mark Ward) Mark Wards Masters is a delightful comedy short, which takes a serious subject and pushes it to its comedic limits in a unique and .. Film Inquiry
4.5
A film that strains to be remarkable ends up feeling utterly ordinary: thats whats so bizarre about it. Film Inquiry
1.5
Nonetheless, Felicity Jones is arguably the best thing about The Aeronauts. Film Inquiry
3.5
Cinematographer George Steel captures dizzying visuals, allowing the audience to experience what soaring above Earth must have felt like. Susang Ranger
3.8
But mostly the film offers computer generated contrivances while the genuine thrills never lift off and fly. Observer
3.0
The Aeronauts doesnt reach the stars, but settling for the clouds is not bad at all. Flickering Myth
4.5
Is that me the young woman asks, not scorning Mariannes skill so much as questioning her presumption, as if to say, Just because youve captured my lik .. New Yorker
4.5
If you dont get the confirmation within 10 minutes, please check your spam folder. Time
2.0
A phony, politically correct adventure based on a real event the filmmakers have chosen to alter in the hopes of recreating a past success. A fail. Jo .. Boston Herald
2.0
On the filmmaking side, Tom Harpers camera isnt afraid to get inside the claustrophobicor maybe thats agoraphobicconfines of the balloon basket. The Film Stage
3.1
Amelias strait laced sister (Phoebe Fox): You cant just fly away from your problems! Boston Globe
1.5
In The Aeronauts, hes well meaning but a little lacking in grit, more interested in measuring humidity than in fooling around with rigging. The Atlantic
3.0
Like Gravity, this is a visual feast propped up by excellent sound design. Standard
4.0
One thing that doesnt come across unless you are really paying close attention is that all of the action takes place over a period of approximately tw .. Tony Medley
1.5
This could be more important than our lives, James yells at Amelia, but the movie doesnt entirely commit to that danger. Pajiba
3.8
Harper, his team of visual effects tacticians and cinematographer George Steel (Robin Hood) craft a viscerally gripping spectacle thats unlike anythin .. Movie Freak
1.5
The Aeronauts never really feels genuinely magical despite its welcome celebration of scientific discovery, and the dialogue is uninspired. Cnn
3.8
The desire simply isnt there to be a fully serious biopic about James Glaisher. Aisle Seat
2.0
And beyond the stellar aerial sequences, if Aeronauts proves anything its that this isnt the last time well see Jones and Redmayne on screen together .. The Play List
0.0
The Aeronauts is an expensive project propelled by cheap emotional manipulation. Film Freak Central
1.5
By any logic, thats good for Laura Richardson and its not good for Janice Hahn. La Weekly
3.0
Although The Aeronauts isnt a deflating experience, I was left feeling pumped up. Mirror
4.0
Dont let that burst your balloon: this is still a watchable adventure that soars on old school charm. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
Its not entirely clear why Tom Harper fresh from directing the enjoyable country music dramedy Wild Rose felt compelled to tell the story of two pluck .. Lw Lies
3.0
Id love to see a musical comedy version entitled The Basket Cases. Ft
4.0
Joe Pesci, coaxed out of retirement by De Niro, is extraordinarily good as the watchful, spider like Russell Bufalino; Al Pacino, without overacting, .. Independent Ie
5.0
They play, respectively, weather boffin James Glaisher and plucky daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Rennes. Independent Ie
4.5
Its hard not to feel a twinge of vertigo while watching The Aeronauts. Stuff
3.0
But its likely that hes enjoying spinning us a web of tantalising fictions. The Arts Desk
3.0
The action sequences will knock the wind from your lungs as the protagonists climb higher and higher. The Arts Desk
4.5
A heavier than air adventure, set in Victorian England, that seldom rises above the level of elegant hokum. Wsj
4.0
So The Aeronauts gives us the pleasure of rediscovering a bit of forgotten lore. The Filmy Ap
2.0
Weighed down by melodrama and clichs, and devoid of tension, the ballooning drama The Aeronauts fails to take flight. Patriot Ledger
2.0
As often as the film takes to the air, its earthbound scenes are dry and dull, giving off the vague whiff of dramatic leftovers. Film
3.1
The Aeronauts is a perfectly watchable film, occasionally quite engaging and even rather fantastic in moments.
1.5
By contrast, Wren is a free spirit who not only isnt afraid to make a scene, but much prefers it. Ign
3.8
It doesnt help that the pounding, overwrought score would be more suited to a movie about the creation of life than a mostly whimsical tale of brave b .. Chicago Sun Times
2.5
The Aeronauts has a decent production value, but is not engaging. The film aims for high flying adventure, but ends up grounded by a rather dull and p .. Movie Web
4.5
While I have never studied the weather, I found James Glaishers passion for weather exploration to be engrossing and thoroughly fascinating. We Live Entertainment
4.5
Eddie Redmayne continues to captures hearts as the charming James Glashier. We Live Entertainment
2.0
Theres a lot of potential to The Aeronauts, and somewhere there exists a really great version of this film. Yet, what should be a rollicking good time .. One Room With A View
4.0
While the film is set in 1862, it doesnt come without some flashbacks. Solzy At The Movies
3.1
Story aside, production design, costumes, visual effects, and especially music by Oscar winner Steven Price, is well worth a ticket to the theater. Awards Circuit
2.0
Like the digitally de aged visages of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino that occupy so much of the screen time in Martin Scorseses The Irishman, the movie .. Scots Man
2.0
But the further afield Aeronauts strays from biopic respectability and the swelling of an inspirational score, the more entertaining it is. Film Avclub
3.3
One of the most exhilarating and emotionally rewarding adventure films of the year, The Aeronauts is to 19th century ballooning what Ford v Ferrari is .. Or Lando Weekly
2.0
The scenes in the balloon are generally at least okay, whereas the scenes in flashback range from boring to very boring. Alternate Ending
1.5
Redmayne, too, is good as long as his mannered acting style doesnt bother you. Lainey Gossip
3.1
Its a pretty picture and a sweet adventure, and sometimes thats enough. Seattle Times
1.5
Yet theres plenty that feels surplus to requirements, despite the welcome appearance of actors such as Tom Courtenay, Anne Reid and Rebecca Front. Bfi
3.8
Thankfully, theres solid ground below them again by the end, and weve all been on quite a ride. Third Coast Review
2.5
Yet even through this delight, theres that dark sense of something awful about to spear the joy. The New Paper
3.5
Felicity Jones is delightful as the rebellious Amelia, demonstrating an abundance of charm and mischief that enchants the audience from the first scen .. Cultured Vultures
3.0
When they are in the air, it is gorgeous, exciting, and great fun. Movie Mom
4.5
Thats not to say that Redmayne doesnt bring his own gravitas to the proceedings.
4.5
This film understands what Captain Marvel did and Charlies Angels didnt: If you want people to think that your heroine is cool and important, dont tre .. Fw Weekly
3.8
The result is one of Jones best showcases, and shes had lots of good ones... Datebook Sfchronicle
3.1
As the balloon rises, the film does too. Not because it achieves the kind of splendor it seems to seeking, exactly, but because it grows simpler and e .. Ap News
3.0
Alas, The Aeronauts doesnt crack the heights of the years best, but its also best seen on the big screen. Columbus Alive
3.8
But Harper still creates satisfying entertainment, old fashioned widescreen adventure style. Sf Examiner
4.5
Its a shining example of how technological advances should be used in mainstream movies but rarely are. Washington City Paper
1.5
Like an old timey version of Gravity, its a plastic thrill ride (that puts YOU! Battleship Pretension
3.0
Director Tom Harper is skilled at creating an atmosphere and guiding performances to their maximum potential, even on a fanciful flight into the (now) .. Screen Anarchy
4.5
One of the most beautifully filmed movies in recent memory, THE AERONAUTS is breathtaking and thrilling. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.5
The Aeronauts does what movies used to do; telling us fictions to remind us to be brave and persistent. Metro Active
3.1
The film is only slightly connected to historical reality, but it conjures up some family friendly adventure in its preposterous story. Heral
2.5
Perhaps its fitting that a movie entitled The Aeronauts should only work when airborne, but we the audience dont have the option of only watching the .. Film Festival Today
3.0
he CGI, combined with some real balloon flight footage, makes for a beautiful film that makes the audience feel like they are in that basket with Amel .. Mac Guff
4.5
The film does a good job working within the stereotypes. For children ages 8 to 12 who are just beginning to appreciate thrilling tales that dont star .. World Wng
3.0
The launch and landing are exciting bookends but just as many moments feel heavily manipulated to make a point of heres an action scene! . The Film Experience
2.0
The film is too sickly Technicolor, too polyester one of the few movies in recent memory thats resoundingly sank by its garish aesthetics. The Film Experience
1.5
That isnt to call The Aeronauts a failure; it just feels curiously small. The Spool
4.5
Some breathtaking events seem absolutely perfect for film, and that is certainly true for The Aeronauts. Kdhx
4.0
Exciting sights, superb sound design and spectacular drama ensue. Aarp
2.0
Not that the cinematography, by the great Roger Deakins, isnt impressive. Splice Today
4.5
Here, hes crafted a rather wondrous family friendly period piece thats about ten times more entertaining than youd expect. Parade
3.0
It captures my attention with its biographical tale about James Glaisher, but unfortunately not even the chemistry between Eddie Redmayne and Felicity ..
1.5
Part period biopic, part scientific adventure, part feminist revision, The Aeronauts an airy crowd pleaser that puts a firecracker female at the cente .. L.A. Biz
4.5
Redmayne and Jones are individually strong in their performances, but together they are unstoppable. FlickDirect
4.4
Its both a suspense film and an adventure film that took real 19th century achievement as a starting point and grafted 21st century gender reckonings .. Buffalo News
1.5
Its detailed enough that youll feel as though youre fighting it all right along with them on their dangerous mission. Movies and Shakers
3.8
The narrative ride of The Aeronauts is bumpy at times, but Jones is a confident pilot who handles the storys emotional turbulence with ease. Movie Cricket
4.0
Coxwell saved Glaishers life through his bravery and theres been criticism that hes been airbrushed from this film. Caution Spoilers
2.5
The emotional weight of personal story drives Honey Boy into places that are heartbreaking and deeply honest. Sa Current
4.0
This impeccably crafted and surprisingly thrilling little gem is ultimately one of the years biggest surprise packages. The Jam Report
4.5
Felicity Jones brings charisma and sympathy to her character, her tensions with Eddie Redmayne recreate the tested chemistry that they shared in The T .. La Nación (Argentina)
4.5
With a little flare borrowed from Jules Verne, we get a story of two mid 19th century explorers who attempt to travel by balloon higher above the Eart .. Leepers Us
3.0
Harper proves more than capable of staging invariably tense sequences where life and death hang in the balance, and his crisp direction gets notably b .. Silver Screen Riot
3.5
To me thats more than enough for The Aeronauts to prove a success. Jaredmobarak
3.0
Breathtaking balloon heroics make this movie one you need to catch on the big screen. Metro News
4.5
Starring Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, Tom Courtenay, Himesh Patel. Hot Press
4.5
In The Aeronauts technology is at the service of emotion and not action and it leaves audiences in awe not in excess. Fotogramas
4.5
There is visual panache that made me feel at all times as if I was in this gas powered balloon floating miles above the ground. Daily Public
4.5
And so, The Aeronauts combines bravura camerawork with clever visual effects to toss characters and audience through nail biting peril and exhilaratin .. CNET
3.0
The Aeronauts stops dead whenever hes on screen, which, mercifully, isnt very often. Book & Film Globe
4.5
The Aeronauts is top flight escapism that lets audiences soar high above the clouds. That Shelf
3.0
If it fully committed to being a pulpy disaster movie, its likely The Aeronauts would soar to greater heights than it does here. The Digital Fix
1.5
Whenever the film stays in the air, it soars but as it keeps going to flashbacks in the real world beneath, it doesnt stick the landing. Awards Watch
4.5
A movie about the origins of meteorology might sound too niche, but the adventure of two interesting and compassionate friends high in the clouds is u .. Lagniappe Mobile
4.5
An exciting adventure movie that focuses on spectacular sequences, which works quite well. Cocalecas
3.0
The Aeronauts is more than content in being that breed of film that you can rely upon on a rainy Sunday afternoon, one which will quite happily trade .. The Hollywood News
2.0
After all, things going well doesnt exactly make for good cinema.
4.0
Powerful photography and special effects anchored by sound science and a little nostalgia rocket this movie to the stars. Its Just Movies
4.0
An entertaining lark that reunites Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne, puts them in a Victorian era balloon, and lets them fly. Jmuvies Blog Spot
3.8
Of course, Jones and Redmayne have incredible chemistry on screen, but this role is different for each of them. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
3.5
Delivers frequent thrills that acrophobes may want to skip or treat as a safe way to overcome their fears. Asheville Movies
4.5
Jones delivers as a young woman who shrugs off 19th century naysayers to pilot the balloon. Bay Area Reporter
2.0
Aeronauts is a thrilling science action adventure movie we never knew we needed! Texas Art & Film
4.0
With two trustworthy stars and one world changing balloon, The Aeronauts finds more than enough fuel to lift the worlds spirits. Culture Whisper
3.0
A suitable for kids fictionalized tale inspired by an actual, record breaking balloon ride undertaken in England in 1862. Big Apple Reviews
3.1
If youve seen any of the promotional materials, youll understand that historical accuracy and character development ultimately take a back seat to a s .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
An aerial thriller packed with gobsmacking visual splendors, The Aeronauts is also historically based... though not so much as to let facts muck up ou ..
4.4
Unlike many other adventure films, this heroine goes through the wringer and doesnt come out looking like a super model. Reel Honestre Views
1.5
It doesnt feel breathtaking, even when Wren climbs to the top of the balloon at 30,000 feet. Cineuropa
4.0
The Aeronauts is an impressive filmmaking feat, feauturing stunning cinematography and daring stunts. We Have a Hulk
4.0
The Aeronauts is one wild, quirkily romantic and pulse pounding rideand thats not just a lot of hot air.
4.5
Because James isnt a pilot, he becomes little more than dead weight. FanSided
1.5
The Aeronauts is an unambitious telling of a totally wild story ... races forth, sputters loudly, but never really takes us off the ground. KOMO News (Seattle)
4.5
It proves theres no need for posturing when youve given your leading lady all the room to fly.
3.1
The character beats the script hits all feel so perfunctory and predictable, and though the story is wrapped around a novel idea, its rather a snooze.
4.0
Theres an urgency and a danger to the scenes in the clouds, conveying the rapid shift between awe inspiring tranquility and stormy chaos. ScreenJabber



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