Dreadfully Boring

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

Not for everyone and not for every occasion. If you're looking for action, save this for later. If you want to see a realistic take on space exploration and its mental implications, it's time to watch this.Realism is the keyword for this film. It doesn't try to convince the viewers with effects or stunts but rather in the way that you could for a brief while really feel you're in space. The director, Eric Hayden's father has been working on the Galileo probe that went to Jupiter which probably had its contribution to this film's script. The whole design of the ship and the mission is very realistic and it'd be quite close to the actual way we would go to Europa if we ever would.Without going into spoilers, there is another level going on in the film. More human. Again the characters are realistic and they act like a well trained astronauts would. But as the events unfold, the mental evolution of the main character becomes analogous with the craft's journey both in space and fate.There's a hint of third level on the movie which probably means I have to watch this movie again. It's not just the craft or the man inside who's making the journey but us, as human beings collectively.

This will only really have appeal to fans of the sci-fi genre. And for those people, it has something worthwhile to offer.There are times that the movie lacks pace and interest, but that's a hard one to get right with this storyline and its confines. The director did the best he could.The scenario is very realistic and there's plenty of food for thought for those of us who want it.Personally I love anything to do with space and exploration whether real or fiction. With fiction it should be done intelligently - as this is. If you're not a fan of sci-fi, then I doubt it will have any interest for you. Despite a few minor faults, I liked it and found it interesting.

Watch this only if you have 90 minutes to kill, and nothing better to do than watch a free Amazon Prime movie. That alone should be a warning to you. It's a fair attempt on an oft repeated theme, but the plot is so full of holes that you really don't want to think about it too hard. After about 1/2 hour boredom set in and I found myself counting down to whatever 'surprise' conclusion was in store.I liked the 1201 & 1202 alarms at the beginning (you have to watch closely) - a nice tribute to Apollo 11. Otherwise it's very forgettable.

Rare in literature, though developed from time to time, technologically optimistic themes are almost never encountered in cinema. Astronaut: The Last Push doesn't skirt any of the tough issues - the vulnerability of humans in space, the devastating impact of technological failure, the cruel vagaries of chance, and the isolation of the lonely venturer. And then it also transcends them, in a plausible and credible manner. Not a high-budget film, there are scenes in this movie that have not been exceeded in films made with budgets a thousand times greater. Credit all the players for their dramatic skills as well. This is a masterpiece. One of the singularly great works of science fiction film-making: a work that will stand for all time. A victory at levels that have seldom been attempted. I am glad to have ten stars on IMDb. They have been used. I have been moved and inspired by this outstanding film.