Watch: Ad Astra 2019 123movies, Full Movie Online – Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. His journey will uncover secrets that challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos..
Plot: The near future, a time when both hope and hardships drive humanity to look to the stars and beyond. While a mysterious phenomenon menaces to destroy life on planet Earth, astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across the immensity of space and its many perils to uncover the truth about a lost expedition that decades before boldly faced emptiness and silence in search of the unknown.
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If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog đI love sci-fi space movies, especially when these depict the cosmos in such a visually stunning manner as Ad Astra does. Itâs one of those films where the visuals elevate whatever narrative is being told. If you donât get goosebumps or get excited with the opening sequence of this movie, then it might not be the film youâre looking for. From the quiet but powerful sound design to the impressive cinematography, James Gray delivers a visually captivating story with an outstanding protagonist. Brad Pitt is definitely getting tons of nominations this awards season (letâs not forget his amazing role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood).
His subtle yet incredibly emotional performance shows an astonishing range. He carries the whole screenplay in his shoulders, and I donât mind that at all. Thereâs a lot of narration, and hereâs where I transition to the most divisive aspect of the movie: itâs a slow-burn. Now, thereâs no problem with a film being deliberately slow. In fact, some of my favorite movies of all-time arenât fast-paced. They cherish their story and make the audience feel interested in what theyâre experiencing. Ad Astra isnât an action flick or a comedy, itâs a character-driven drama, so most of the runtime is devoted to developing Roy.
That said, donât go in with expectations of feeling entertained all the time. Some moments arenât supposed to excite you or leave you jaw-dropped. Some sequences are just meant to make you feel immersed by the environment, be lost in space (IMAX is the mandatory way of watching this feature). Donât expect the film to make an 80-day trip to some planet end in two cuts and 20 seconds. Gray purposefully establishes a slow pace. Obviously, general audiences donât usually enjoy this type of flicks, but if youâre able to manage your expectations realistically, youâre one step closer to not feel bored throughout the runtime.
The first act is the one that captures everyoneâs attention. It doesnât waste time on Earth, it goes through whatâs happening pretty quickly, and it possesses 90% of the heavy action (including one of the best opening sequences of the year). Sound has a significant impact on how Gray films his sequences, and itâs unbelievable how well-shot the chasing scenes on the Moon are. Scientifically speaking, this is no Interstellar where you simply have to accept some mind-blowing yet unjustified stuff. Ad Astra doesnât have a single scene where one might think âthis completely takes me out of the movie, I canât accept that this is possible in some fictional futureâ. This is a huge compliment to a space film containing several launches, lunar bases, and (very) long space journeys.
However, the remaining two acts focus intensely on Pittâs character, slowing down the main plot. Like I wrote above, thereâs a lot of development through Royâs thoughts. Extensive narration is almost always an issue, even when the narrator is Brad Pitt. Some monologues do indeed develop the character or explain what heâs feeling, but some tend to fall into the philosophical side that doesnât always carry a meaningful or interesting message. Using everyday language, sometimes itâs a bit boring⊠Additionally, the ending might be a letdown for a lot of people. Tommy Lee Jones (H. Clifford McBride) doesnât have a lot of screentime, and I canât really delve into details about his storyline, but his characterâs relationship with Roy doesnât exactly serve as a fantastic payoff.
Max Richterâs score is one of 2019âs best, and I hope it gets recognized by every award show. It definitely helps the experience to be more enthralling. The lack of sound in space is also powerful in its own way. Beautifully-edited, but with a continuously slow pace that doesnât change from the moment the second act begins. However, the story of Ad Astra is vastly superior to, for example, Grayâs The Lost City of Z, which I genuinely disliked. This space adventure is visually more exciting, its story is more engaging, and its protagonist is more compelling than everything else in Grayâs previous installment. Finally, itâs one of those movies that watching at a film theater (mainly IMAX) or at home, makes a massive difference. Youâll never feel as entertained or captivated at home, so make sure to check this one at the best possible screen near you.
All in all, Ad Astra is yet another display case for Brad Pittâs chances at winning an Oscar. With a subtle yet powerful performance, Pitt carries the whole story to safe harbor with tremendous help from the eyegasmic visuals. Technically, itâs one of 2019âs closest movies to being perfect. Very well-shot, well-edited, with an immersive score, and gorgeous cinematography. However, itâs a slow-burn that doesnât always work as such. Narration is the go-to method to develop Pittâs character, and while it works most of the time, it slows down the main plot, becoming a tad boring during a few moments. The ending isnât the impactful payoff that the film needed, and the incredible supporting cast is under-utilized. In the end, itâs still a great movie and one that should be seen at the biggest and best screen possible, so go see it for yourself!
Rating: B+
âAd Astraâ is about as art house as Hollywood cinema gets; disguising a metaphysical drama as an action-packed sci-fi adventure is a clever move for James Gray. While not perfect, itâs consistently entertaining whilst offering an introspective investigation on how parents influence their children. While a journey to the outer realms of our solar system, âAd Astraâ is also an exploration of the human heart.
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https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-ad-astra-a-luscious-and-meticulous-space-drama
Not a movie for everyone, but a must-watch if you’re up for a slow but powerful movie
Let me start off by saying that the movie’s pacing is unusual (think of the pacing of Interstellar; constant progress), but unlike Interstellar, this movie’s climax is not as strong- but that’s not a bad thing.The whole movie is about how Brad Pitt is calm on the outside, but inside he is a storm of feelings. This can be a metaphor for space itself- always quiet, but is very complex inside.
The end of the movie (without spoiling it) also works with that logic- there is no loud Inception horn, in fact, seemingly it’s pretty relaxed, but you can still sense the tension and emotions going on.
Now that’s what I call “show don’t tell”
Worst Science Imaginable
This script would have failed every middle school science class ever taught. Physically impossible constructions from the Earth based tower to all the heavy concrete based constructions on the Moon, Mars. Excessive wasted materials as if they were building luxury mansions in Florida. Stupid to the point of ridiculous (or the other way around). No concept of gravity or travel time to planetary locations. Overall no concept of energy expenditure for any of the above, and the energy source from Neptune – duh!, dumb! Still can’t figure out where aliens fit into all this – just tossed in for good measure?
Original Language en
Runtime 2 hr 3 min (123 min)
Budget 87500000
Revenue 132807427
Status Released
Rated PG-13
Genre Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Director James Gray
Writer James Gray, Ethan Gross
Actors Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Ruth Negga
Country United States, China, Brazil
Awards Nominated for 1 Oscar. 16 wins & 77 nominations total
Production Company N/A
Website N/A
Sound Mix SDDS, Dolby Atmos, DTS (DTS: X), IMAX 6-Track, Auro 11.1, Datasat, 12-Track Digital Sound (IMAX version), Dolby Surround 7.1
Aspect Ratio 2.39 : 1
Camera Aaton Penelope, Camtec Astra Master Prime and Zeiss Master Prime Lenses, Arri Alexa XT B+W, Camtec Astra Master Prime Lenses (some scenes), Arricam LT, Camtec Astra Master Prime, Zeiss Master Prime and Angenieux Optimo Lenses, Arricam ST, Camtec Astra Master Prime, Zeiss Master Prime and Angenieux Optimo Lenses, Arriflex 435 Advanced, Zeiss Master Prime Lenses (some scenes)
Laboratory Company 3, London, UK (digital intermediate), EFILM Digital Laboratories, Hollywood (CA), USA (dailies), FotoKem Laboratory, Burbank (CA), USA (film processing)
Film Length N/A
Negative Format 35 mm (Kodak Vision3 250D 5207, Vision3 500T 5219), Codex
Cinematographic Process ARRIRAW (3.4K) (source format) (some scenes), Digital Intermediate (2K) (master format), Dolby Vision, Super 35 (source format) (some scenes), Techniscope (source format)
Printed Film Format 35 mm (anamorphic) (Kodak Vision 2383), D-Cinema