After spending some time with some low budget entries, it
was time to venture into something a touch more serious. Having spent a lot of
time recently diving into Ancient Aliens, it was only fitting that I would find
something with a similar theme. After some thought, I decided to watch Mission
to Mars from 2000.
Plot/ When the first manned mission to Mars meets with a
catastrophic and mysterious disaster, a rescue mission is launched to
investigate the tragedy and bring back any survivors.
Mission to Mars is definitely a film that has aged well. In
fact, watching it again for the first time since it came out made me appreciate
it more than I originally did. The performances are solid; the underlying
narrative is amazing, the characters believable, and the overall feel of this
movie is tremendous. Yes, there are some cliché moments that drag viewers
toward Kubrick’s 2001, but this does in no way ruin the movie. On top of that,
the ending may be one of the best in a Sci-Fi film and honestly hits upon a topic
that make ancient alien theorists smile. In the end, this flick may be more
drama than modern science fiction, but it is an entertaining journey that all
should see. If you have not seen it, check it out!
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