Space Oddity is a 2022 American romantic comedy science fiction film directed by Kyra Sedgwick and written by Rebecca Banner. It stars Kyle Allen, Alexandra Shipp, Madeline Brewer, Carrie Preston, Simon Helberg and Kevin Bacon.
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| Directed by | Kyra Sedgwick |
| Written by | Rebecca Banner |
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| Cinematography | Alar Kivilo |
| Edited by | Stefanie Visser |
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Production company | Big Swing Productions |
| Distributed by | Samuel Goldwyn Films |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editA man tries to secure insurance in order to go on a one-way trip to Mars but falls in love.
Cast
edit- Kyle Allen as Alex McAllister
- Alexandra Shipp as Daisy Taylor
- Madeline Brewer as Liz
- Kevin Bacon as Jeff McAllister
- Simon Helberg as Dmitri
- Carrie Preston as Jane McAllister
- Arden Myrin as Lisa
Production
editIt was announced in June 2021 that Kyra Sedgwick would direct the film, written by Rebecca Banner, with Kyle Allen, Alexandra Shipp and Madeline Brewer set to star.[1] In July, Kevin Bacon, Simon Helberg and Carrie Preston were added to the cast.[2]
Filming began in June 2021, with production taking place throughout Rhode Island.[3][4]
Release
editThe film had its premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival on June 12, 2022.[5] It was released by Samuel Goldwyn Films on March 31, 2023.[6]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 56% of 27 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.2/10.[7] Manuel Betancourt of Variety wrote, "If the film never quite finds a way to marry its high concept premise, its twee romance, and its family melodrama into one cohesive narrative, it is not for lack of trying."[8] Robert Abele of TheWrap wrote, "That’s a compelling set-up for a knotty family story, but not as evidenced by the surface cutes that keep real feeling at bay in this curiously uninvolving directorial effort from Kyra Sedgwick."[9] In a positive review, Brian Orndorf of Blu-ray.com wrote, "[The film] isn’t an overly cinematic viewing experience, but it has deep feeling for its characters and an unusual approach to the trials of grief, going in compelling directions as the whole thing works hard to avoid becoming a melodrama."[10]
References
edit- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 22, 2021). "Kyra Sedgwick Directing Black List Script Space Oddity; Kyle Allen, Alexandra Shipp & Madeline Brewer To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 29, 2021). "Kyra Sedgwick Movie Space Oddity Adds Kevin Bacon, Simon Helberg & Carrie Preston". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Pugliese, Laura (June 28, 2021). "New movie filming in R.I. called Space Oddity hopes to spark local economy". WLNE-TV. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Noori Farzan, Antonia (August 8, 2021). "Saunderstown's Robin Hollow Farm takes star turn in upcoming film directed by Kyra Sedgwick". The Providence Journal. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 19, 2022). "Tribeca Festival Lineup Includes Corner Office With Jon Hamm, Ray Romano's Somewhere In Queens, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Valle, Ali (February 12, 2023). "Space Oddity Drops Official Trailer Ahead of March Premiere". MovieWeb. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "Space Oddity". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ Betancourt, Manuel (June 13, 2022). "'Space Oddity' Review: A Trip to Mars and a Sweet Romance Anchor This All-Too-Sweet Drama". Variety. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ Abele, Robert (June 12, 2022). "Space Oddity Film Review: Family Drama About a Cosmos-Obsessed Son Never Lifts Off". TheWrap. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ Orndorf, Brian (March 29, 2023). "Space Oddity (2022)". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
External links
edit- Space Oddity at IMDb
