Ad Astra is about a son trying to reach his father in an effort to save humanity. Trailers would lead you to believe it is an action-packed movie, but it's not, in a good way! This movie won't be for everyone. If you liked Gravity or The Martian, you'll probably like this. Directed by James Gray, Ad Astra is his first big budget film. Gray's films are typically slow and methodical, often called "artsy". This is also a slow-burn, but with several action set pieces that are incredible! Ad Astra stars Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Liv Tyler, Ruth Negga, and Donald Sutherland. A fantastic cast, with Pitt getting far and above the most screen time. In fact, Pitt is in just about every shot. Pitt's performance is amazing and should warrant Oscar buzz. The other performances are also great, but not very long. Overall this movie is, like I said, a slow-burn, but not boring. It's shot with incredible care and many of the shots are amazing to look at. I saw the film in IMAX and would recommend this format. I'd give this movie an 8 out of 10 with an incredible performance by Pitt, intriguing directing and visuals by Gray, and an interesting message and ending that will leave you thinking.
Rating: 8/10
One-word: Immaculate
Parents: Mild cussing, No nudity, & Some Blood/Violence
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