The Midnight Sky

  • 2020


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Average Rating 2.9/5
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3.5
Clooney has come up with a commendable first attempt at an often difficult genre to master. Den Of Geek
3.0
And theres the more ordinary pleasure, too, of seeing this many good actors, snug and earnest in their jumpsuits, go to work. EW
2.5
Theres something so sterile and antiseptic about the space half of this film that it cant maintain viewer interest or sympathy beyond a filmmaking exe .. Rogerebert
3.0
With its soulful Alexadre Desplat score and Martin Ruhes lyrical cinematography as its guide, the movie unleashes a mostly welcome stream of sci fi pa .. Indie Wire
1.5
There are few things in movies more joyless than watching someone eat who doesnt look hungry.) Variety
2.0
It glides up to a big, moony cosmic twist then swims placidly away. The Guardian
1.3
Christopher Gray American Utopia, Hell You Talmbout Despite its satirical undercurrent, American Utopia doesnt wallow in cynicism, and the closing str ..
5.0
Beneath a bushy beard, often caked with frost, Clooneys Augustine manages to convey a powerful sense that something has been forfeited forever.
4.0
The Midnight Sky exudes a realistic air, preferring a workaday sci fi thats fitting for the storys dire scenario. Screen Daily
4.5
She doesnt speak, but draws a picture to illustrate her name, Iris. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
If anything, the movie might resonate better as a low fi offering rather than something with a bloated budget. IGN
2.0
In the case of one of the revelations, it is dumb and crashingly obvious but it doesnt really do much damage to the proceedings as a whole. E Film Critic
2.0
Even as someone liable to shed a tear over all Space Dad stories, up to and including Button Moon, I was left almost completely unmoved. Telegraph
1.5
Its involving enough that its easy to forget about the plight of the Aether, which, truth be told, isnt all that compelling.
3.0
And a third act, deep space action sequence feels more like a Netflix note (Now, we dont want to go full Solaris, George) than a necessary story beat.
2.0
ts a tired drama built on familiar story beats that, in retrospect, is rendered occasionally nonsensical in moments thanks to its bad twist ending. Cinema Blend
4.5
George Clooneys best film as a director since Good Night and Good Luck. Quite well done, with some terrific set pieces. JoBlo
2.5
Adapting Lily Brooks Daltons novel Good Morning, Midnight with screenwriter Mark L. Smith, Clooney initially delivers a compelling piece of unrelentin .. The Globe And Mail
4.4
In making this film, Clooney has accomplished something rare and unusual in todays cinema an epic science fiction motion picture that focuses on chara .. ReelViews
2.0
Clooney remains committed to smaller scenes involving people. This determination supports the endeavor through a few weaker areas of storytelling. Blu Ray
4.5
The Best TV Shows and Movies to Watch on Netflix in December 2020 Clooney isnt just the star, hes the director, too. Tv Guide
2.5
creenwriter Mark L. Smith and Clooney, who ... directed, see this material mostly as fodder for adventure... Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
as moving as it can be, largely due to Clooneys melancholy stoic resolve, Mark L. Smiths (The Revenant) adaptation of Lily Brooks Daltons novel Good M ..
3.1
The Midnight Sky doesnt always have the smoothest storytelling, yet in Clooneys capable directing hands, the films emotional core and human touch are .. Usa Today
2.0
Clooneys direction needs to take a lesson from the minimalism and simplicity of his acting. The Times
3.0
Its a handsomely crafted epic for Clooney, who toggles deftly between intimate human drama and vast shots of space. Radio Times
3.5
His interaction with Springalls slyly observant Iris is witty and engaging. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Audiences will find much of The Midnight Sky familiar, but that familiarity puts its original moments and ideas into sharp relief. The Wrap
1.5
Just because something sounds appealing doesnt mean it actually is. Hindustan Times
3.0
Clooney doesnt actually use a card that says, Meanwhile, in space but he might as well have. Az Central
3.0
Visually it works... The Iceland scenes are so chilling that you emerge fearing frostbite. Its the human factor that fails to persuade. Smh
3.0
The tone is melancholy rather than savagely critical does he think weve also left it too late with a sweeping sense of sorrow for humanitys failings, .. Flim List
3.5
While hes roaming the now deserted base, Augustine discovers hes not alone. Susang Ranger
2.0
That doesnt stop the movie from spending an extra five minutes failing at milking sadness, which made the realization all the more clear that, putting .. Flickering Myth
2.0
Not as bad as Tommorowland, thankfully. But another misfire, however good the production values. Boston Herald
1.5
In a year thats been all about survival, its almost cruel to welcome death with such equanimity. The New Indian Express
2.0
Even more disconcerting, The Midnight Sky proves that Clooney seems content creating toothless, self serious content that will be forgotten almost imm .. The Film Stage
4.4
This is easily Clooneys finest hour behind the camera since Good Night, and Good Luck 15 years ago. And its one of his finest performances. Chicago Tribune
2.5
But its an oddly structured affair and, in the end, the director cant keep it on course. Boston Globe
2.0
But theyre never in service of the usual, saccharine Hollywood feel good. Uproxx
1.5
Frankly, its an honorable effort, but I kind of wish Clooney hadnt directed this time. Uproxx
2.0
The characters, especially those in the space station, are so blank as to render anonymous, and Clooneys sullen Augustine doesnt fare much better. Detroit News
1.5
The Hollywood Reporter: is a desolate elegy for a diseased planet..Clooney delivers a thoughtful reflection on the toll of environmental devastation. Firstpost
3.5
A relatively quiet, thoughtful and considered work, as much a modestly clever exercise in science fiction as a stirring tribute to the survival instin .. Herald Sun
1.5
The drama too, doesnt play out with palpable adrenaline, barring one scene involving cracking ice and gushing waters. Tumblr
2.0
Is There Intelligent Life Down There It doesnt help that, for all its handsome production values, Clooney and producer Grant Heslov commit to some of .. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
It doesnt do anything new or wholly original down its much trodden pathways but The Midnight Sky takes a good stab at it: Clooneys finesse and charism .. Hey U Guys
2.5
While less is more tends to be a smart play when trying for awards season credibility, there are times when George Clooneys latest directorial effort .. The Play List
3.0
Ultimately, The Midnight Sky is moving but certainly not uplifting viewing and while somewhat predictable proves to be a visually rich sci fi outing w .. Mirror
3.0
Its intentions are sincere, but in seeking the profound it loses a sense of purpose... Games Radar
2.5
The emotional beats fall a bit flat, and predictability hurts what could have been an amazing third act. You Tube
2.0
On a basic script level, however, the film it has most in common with is Denis Villeneuves Arrival, in that it too doesnt quite land its lofty emotion .. Lw Lies
4.5
Still, theres something to The Midnight Sky that may well resonate. Abc
4.0
Thats not to say Clooney doesnt have anything new to bring to the table either. Digital Spy
3.0
There are also long inert drags in which we might as well be watching Clooneys enormous beard growing, in real time. Ft
3.5
But, theres heart and decency here, as well as a couple of set pieces that pay their way. Stuff
1.5
Augustine has to inform them that, well, theres nothing to come back to. Vanity Fair
3.0
When the astronauts break into Sweet Caroline they deserve to be lost in space. The Arts Desk
2.0
Dont Let The Devil Take Another Day (15) 101mins YOU dont have to be a Stereophonics fan to enjoy this look at frontman Kelly Jones. The Sun
4.5
Mr. Clooney and his colleagues have crafted an elegant screen version of a novel by Lily Brooks Dalton with a resonant performance at its center his o .. Wsj
3.0
Were never told what the event is, exactly, and thats a great touch. Film
3.0
There are thrilling moments ... but the ensemble cast are all left a little underfed by the script. What results is something more solidly entertainin .. Scmp
1.5
If anything, the movie might resonate better as a low fi offering rather than something with a bloated budget. Ign
2.5
Iris doesnt speak, either by choice or out of fear, but shes still a lot for the grief stricken Augustine. Punch Drunk Critics
2.5
The Midnight Sky has impressive production values, but fails to be compelling despite a serious dramatic effort. Movie Web
3.0
While theres little The Midnight Sky seems to have to say about humanity, beyond some surface level thoughts on mans effects on the world, theres some .. We Live Entertainment
4.0
Clooney delivers a low key but enormously effective turn that never hits a false note. Dead Line
2.0
This literate and lyrical film favors the viewer who is more the mature aesthetic than the thrill seeking sci fi fan boy. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.5
If youve already read Lily Brooks Daltons book, youre already ahead of everyone else! Solzy At The Movies
3.5
So, its great to see Clooney make a comeback with The Midnight Sky, a tight, thoughtful and effective sci fi drama that makes excellent use of its tal .. Bitly
2.0
It doesnt help that Clooney opts against using digital trickery to play his younger self, casting Ethan Peck instead, who, lets just say, is no ER era .. Scots Man
1.5
In the end, The Midnight Sky doesnt match Clooneys past directorial highs. Polygon
3.0
And its less expected to boot; hes never really chased this kind of big budget thrill before.) Film Avclub
4.5
The Midnight Sky is by far the most ambitious movie Clooney has directed. Cbr
2.0
Their connective tissue, which intertwines through emotional through lines and survival scenarios faced by both Sullivan and Augustine, is fairly thin .. Fresh Fiction
1.5
Despite many pluses (fervent score, solid cast, good visual effects sequences), Clooneys ruminative actioner is muddled and derivative, recalling bett .. Original Cin
2.0
Hey, at least George Clooney learned how to work with a $100 million dollar budget as a director... so... good for him, I guess. Rendy Reviews
2.0
Despite an interesting cast, the limited narrative twists eventually feel demeaning thanks to their sheer obviousness, and the discordant technical at .. Ion Cinema
2.5
Flat characterisation and muted performances dont help when it comes to the audiences emotional investment either. The New Paper
3.1
He doesnt smirk, doesnt smile, doesnt even bob his head up and down for old times sake. Datebook Sfchronicle
1.5
The role isnt the most forgiving one, but Clooneys turn here doesnt help things. Culture
1.5
After all, you dont show a story, you tell one; even in a visual medium like film. Tomand Lorenzo
2.5
It doesnt quite stick it in the end, but it is a worthy, eerie sojourn. Cambridge Day
2.0
The crewmembers are an appealing, if uneven bunch, but theres not much for them to latch onto. The Only Critic
4.5
I am not a huge sci fi fan, but I found THE MIDNIGHT SKY mostly riveting. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.5
Still, The Midnight Sky finds its beating heart, not in derivative sci fi dazzle, but in its people. Abc News Go
2.5
This tale may be futuristic science fiction, but it feels not so fictional, and not so futuristic And theres plenty of drama up above, too. Parade
2.0
But if The Midnight Sky has the sombre tone of a high minded art house project, it has the bland design, sentimental characterisation and flimsy plott .. Bbc
4.4
What makes The Midnight Sky work is how Clooney balances between the two quite different survival stories the one on the ice and the one in space and .. Movie Cricket
2.5
The Midnight Sky has a promising and intriguing premise, but it very much wears its inspirations on its sleeve, almost playing like a greatest hits of .. From the Front Row
5.0
Its a film that will satisfy every kind of fan sci fi, intimate drama, romantic and fantasy. Google
3.0
Much like Alejandro G. Irritus sweeping epic, The Midnight Sky is a film thats visually stunning but narratively ghastly. The Jam Report
3.0
Midnight Sky is almost certainly another death nail in the directorial career of Clooney, whos seen the last 3 movies hes directed (Suburbicon, Leathe .. Worldo Free L
3.5
But Clooney isnt an action director and the subject matter isnt escapist. Jaredmobarak
1.5
Still, theres a dandy collection of actors on board, impressive design work and a message that reminds us to take care of our Earth as well as each ot .. The Movie Minute
4.4
Visually stunning and filled with exceptional performances, the sci fi thriller keeps the viewer enthralled as the human race hangs in the balance. Victoria Advocate
1.5
Afterwards youll wonder what youre meant to care about as the characters travel the vastness of space or an equally vast arctic tundra. idobi.com
4.5
The Midnight Sky ultimately reassures us that isolation is just a state of mind. That Shelf
3.0
Desperate to return home, but theyll soon find out there isnt one to return to. Awards Watch
4.0
Even with its grand science fiction narrative, The Midnight Sky is beautiful because of its humanity. But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
2.0
The Midnight Sky is less than inter stellar and left with zero gravity. Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
Opens up more interesting questions about the survival of humanity. Cocalecas
2.5
It certainly doesnt help that the staging of events within the film are formulaic at best, uninspired at worst. Elements of Madness
2.0
The Midnight Sky feels different than every other movie this year. Movie Show Plus
2.0
Visually, this film is an appetizing inducing buffet for the eyes.
1.5
About halfway through The Midnight Sky, focus shifts to Aether. If you werent into Augustine and Iris, thats good. If you were, thats bad. And if your .. Showbiz Cheat Sheet
3.0
READ ALSO: Everything coming and leaving Netflix in December 2020 If you dont understand how good of an actor Clooney has become, youre missing a very .. KSDK
5.0
In casting, Clooney found a wellspring of resolute and congenial dispositions and personas fit for the films suspenseful emotions. Every Movie Hasalesson
3.1
Yet, most of these moments are rendered in a flat, pedestrian manner, a sense of excitement missing thats vital to our remaining engaged. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
3.0
Recaptures the sophisticated balance of tension, humor, and heart that define Clooneys best directorial work. Asheville Movies
2.0
The Midnight Sky careens between post apocalyptic gloom, high tech sci fi snazziness, man versus nature action, cutesy parenting sequences, and sepia .. Exclaim!
1.5
The minimalism that thrives in Clooneys survivalist story becomes undercut by the sadly mundane space venture.
4.0
While an inescapable familiarity in certain scenarios becomes the movies biggest enemy, Smiths script doesnt quite fully sketch the emotional lines th .. WhatToWatch
1.5
She doesnt speak, but shes very well behaved and follows him around. Showbiz 411
2.0
Oscar winning composer Alexandre Desplat provides what little feeling the sterile film musters through his memorable score. Galveston Daily News
3.8
At least Clooney doesnt turn the crew into dunderheads even as their situation worsens.
2.0
While theres plenty of action to savor both from Augustines perils and a spacewalk that offers its own problems, the strengths in The Midnight Sky com .. Akron Beacon Journal
3.8
Why hes so dedicated, well, thats something we learn in due time. Awards Radar
4.5
Clooneys created a film that weaves together 2 very different storylines into a cohesive production. The cold starkness of space and the Arctic provid .. Tribune News Service
2.0
There is a powerful philosophical undercurrent to this story, but it does not translate well from the contemplative page to the more demanding screen. .. Below the Line
4.0
Overall, this is a heart warming story that explores the human condition with meticulous precision. New Scientist



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