Do not listen to some of the poor reviews this movie is getting- I thoroughly enjoyed this sci-fi love story, and think you will too. Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt are passengers on a 120-year journey to another planet. Something goes wrong and their hibernation pods wake them up 90 years early. Themes explored in this movie are: making the most of whatever situation you find yourself in, living life to the fullest, overcoming isolation and finding love in the most unlikely places. There is a central ethical dilemma that should cause discussion among friends who see this movie together. Would you have made the same decision Pratt’s character is forced to make? I loved Michael Sheen as a witty android bartender who accidentally spills the beans on Pratt’s choice. Laurence Fishburne is surprisingly poignant in his brief appearance as Gus Mancuso ,who brings some much needed pathos and some timely advice. Andy Garcia is the only actor I found with an unsatisfying part in this movie; he appears for about 5 seconds and has no lines. I hope he at last earned a decent paycheck! I highly recommend this movie and think you should see it for yourself and make up your own mind.
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