Average Bufph Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
George Clooney, Felicity Jones, David Oyelowo
2020
This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine, a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop Sully and her fellow astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.
The Midnight Sky was a contemplative journey through isolation and the human spirit. George Clooney's portrayal of an aging scientist was both poignant and introspective, drawing me into a world where survival and connection are paramount. The film's visual aesthetics, set against the stark beauty of a desolate Earth, were a powerful backdrop for a story that grapples with themes of loss, hope, and the enduring power of human connection. It's a film that resonates deeply, especially for those of us who find solace in stories that explore the complexities of the human experience.