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Grace Rocky five stars?

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I was a bit apprehensive about seeing this because of the long runtime, and finding other space movies (Gravity, Interstellar, The Martian) to be fine at best. But I saw a lot of positive reactions so gave it a go and it's EASILY the most I've enjoyed a movie with a space setting.

I think 2026 has already found the best character of the year in Rocky. So adorable and provides a lot of humour and emotional pull. It didn't feel like it dragged as such, despite the length, but I was zoning out a couple of times during 'space action' scenes before it drew me back in as it got towards the end. Loved how deadpan Sandra Huller was, my favourite line was 'You have no immediate family. You don't even have a dog.' I was fully locked in whenever she was on screen, so I'm glad the Earth scenes were spread throughout.
 
This is one of my favourite books so I hope the film does it justice.
 
I loved this. Easily my favourite film of the year so far and hopefully in line for some awards next year.

I hope word of mouth spreads because it needs to make $500 million to break even. 😬
 
I loved the audiobook of this - I can’t wait to see it on screen.
 
D5K said:
This is one of my favourite books so I hope the film does it justice.
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Yeah the book is great, and after I read it I instantly thought it would make a great film.
 
Looking at Letterboxd and I’m clearly in the minority in this one. It was just… FINE. First and last 30 minutes were the highlights, but felt some serious script doctoring was required in between. Not a classic nor one for rewatches.
 
Yeah this was.....nice. It feels a lot more Wall-E than Interstellar. Cosmic existentialism is such a profound theme, it's a little disappointing to see it treated like a feel-good Hollywood flick. I dunno, maybe I'm just cynical. The book clearly sounds like it's much better.

Loved Sandra Huller though.
 
This was better than I expected, I was worried it would be too Hollywood, but they did the book justice while making it accessible.
 
I really liked this. It’s rare you get a big long epic with original (to cinema) ‘IP’ that remembers to actually be good fun with it. Looking at you, Chris Nolan.

Gosling was fab and despite the length it kept me throughout. I echo the love for Sandra Huller and I’m so pleased she was in it over any of the more obvious choices. Whenever she was on screen I was surprised she wasn’t Rebecca Ferguson.

The twist that he was sent up there against his own will was great.

Also: no love interest! REFRESHING.
 
Ellie said:
Looking at Letterboxd and I’m clearly in the minority in this one. It was just… FINE. First and last 30 minutes were the highlights, but felt some serious script doctoring was required in between. Not a classic nor one for rewatches.
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You're always in the minority of views of my Letterboxd friends :D (in a good way, I always note when you give something a high score)
 
Having slept on it, I think there is much to be praised in the film.

I adore sci-fi as a genre both in print and on screen, but lets be honest it tends to lean a bit gloomy and/or nerdy.

To take a plot that is essentially about the end of humanity and make it both long and feel good for a broad audience isn't easy. Ron jr loved it as much as I did and his brain has been turned to mush by 20 second vertical video.
 
Away from the film, I’d just like to appreciate Ryan Gosling and his honesty here. It’s always a little annoying when some acclaimed actor or filmmaker claims never to have watched TV growing up.

 
K.C. said:
It feels a lot more Wall-E than Interstellar.
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It certainly was no Interstellar. :Diane: About one third in I was starting to regret going to a fucking imax to watch a man interact with a rock but since I was forced to finish it I did end up somewhat enjoying it after all. Plus I love seeing men cry and Gosling did a splendid job of that.
 
Enjoyed this somewhat. Of the same vein, The Martian was much better.

Gosling was very good, but I thought Rocky was a bit flat to be honest.
 
More goofy than I was expecting but a fun romp and made me laugh.
 
The humorous tone really ruined this for me. And it was the kind of humour that I don’t find all that amusing. Nothing felt even remotely tense or exciting. The only bit I liked was the “twist” towards the end!
 
I give it a B, but it's a tad boring and longer than it needs to be and the cinematic music felt a little like a shortcut to make you feel something without presenting a real reason. I did like the humour, but when it dumbed down into a buddy movie it let too much air out. Glad I watched it from home and not the cinema.
 
Watched it again this time at home - again enjoyed it greatly. Ryan really just knocks it out the park.
 
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