Ad Astra (2019)
“Ad Astra” (2019) is a science fiction drama film directed by James Gray and stars Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Ruth Negga, and Liv Tyler.
The story follows Roy McBride (Brad Pitt), an astronaut and space engineer, who is tasked with a mission to find his missing father, Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones).
Clifford was a renowned astronaut who disappeared during a mission to search for extraterrestrial life in the outer reaches of the solar system, and his disappearance is believed to be linked to a series of mysterious cosmic events that threaten Earth.
As Roy travels through the solar system, from the Moon to Mars and beyond, he faces physical and emotional challenges, confronting his own past and grappling with the complex relationship he had with his father. The journey becomes a deeply personal quest for closure, understanding, and redemption.
“Ad Astra” is praised for its contemplative and introspective approach to the space genre.
The film combines stunning visuals of space and planetary landscapes with a character-driven narrative that explores themes of isolation, human connection, and the search for meaning. Brad Pitt delivers a nuanced performance, and the film’s thoughtful pacing and philosophical undertones offer a meditative take on space exploration.
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