Monday, March 25, 2019

Movie review: Mars (2016 Series)

 
 In the year 2033 the first manned mission from Earth to Mars attempts to colonize the planet.

Jihae (Hana), Alberto Ammann (Javier), Clementine Poidatz (Amelie), Sammi Rotibi (Robert), Anamaria Marinca (Marta), Nick Wittman (Oliver), Cosima Shaw (Leslie), Olivier Martinez (Ed), Roxy Sternberg (Jen).

Mars is an unusual mix of sci-fi along with interviews and clips from well known researchers and others. Once humans land on Mars, things get slightly more interesting as the focus shifts to drama rather than sci-fi. At this point the film feels more interested in the psychological impact of colonizing Mars than anything else. And this is where the series lost us. The sci-fi aspect is so forgotten in favor of drama you can almost forget the characters are on another planet. Maybe the series will get better, but midway through Season 1 this one is looking like a loser.

Acting was dry, lifeless, and lacking emotion in just about every scene. Very little here to engage audience interest.

Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are pretty good with nice variety and a fairly realistic feel. Dialogue is dry and plodding at best. Sound and soundtrack are probably the brightest aspect of the film.

Overall Mars is a very low energy, somewhat realistic look at colonizing Mars. While some may enjoy the exercise, those looking for entertainment rather than education may be slightly disappointed.

With one instance of mild gore, this should be fine for just about any audience.

Released: 2016
Reviewed: 3.4.19
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Fantasy

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