Roy McBride must be the most accident prone-
yet also the luckiest – man in the Universe. What befalls him during the first
five minutes of this intriguing film would be the end of a lesser man but what
he has to deal with for the next two hours few movie heroes would survive
without superpowers and he doesn’t have those. Ad Astra (which means `To The Stars`) is a story that may span the
reaches of space and contain a world threatening problem but at its heart it is
a simple, family tale of how generations can both reject and reflect each
other. It is thoughtful yet gripping, intimate yet Universal (in both senses)
and if a bit unbelievable at times still a thrilling cinematic ride.
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