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This has been described as 'Apocalypse Now by way of 2001'. That's about right.

There's a problem out in Neptune that is causing problems on Earth. As it happens, this is because Roy's father was leading a mission to Neptune on a ship that is now causing problems, and Roy is roped in to help get the father to reveal himself. Which entails him going first to the moon, then to Mars and then even further.

This isn't a big blockbuster of a movie. Sure, there are some sequences of action, but it's a journey into how far do you go to find out about yourself. There's a oft repeated plot point about how Roy's pulse never rises in extreme situations, and so you bet your bippy there are some situations in which he becomes stressed indeed.

Given that this performance isn't about charm and action, it is kinda off Brad Pitt is involved. He has to be stoic in all situations, but that does mean he does get a few scenes to unleash emotions and we are on board with that.

The other big name is Tommy Lee Jones, who is indeed looking his age, even in the flashbacks to when Roy was a kid. With him and Donald Sutherland, it's a Space Cowboys reunion! And Liv Tyler continues to have unfortunate taste in astronauts. And, hey, there's Preacher's Ruth Negga!

Star (sic) power aside, this is a somber movie that still manages to capture and take the audience with it. Definitely worth watching if you have the time.

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