Space Oddity (film)

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Space Oddity
Space Oddity poster.png
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Kyra Sedgwick
Written byRebecca Banner
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Alar Kivilo
Edited byStefanie Visser
Music by
  • Travis Bacon
  • Scott Hedrick
Production
company
Big Swing Productions
Distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films
Release dates
  • June 12, 2022 (2022-06-12)(Tribeca)
  • March 31, 2023 (2023-03-31)(United States)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Space Oddity is a 2022 American romantic comedy science fiction film directed by Kyra Sedgwick and written by Rebecca Banner. It stars Kyle Allen, Alexandra Shipp, Madeline Brewer, Carrie Preston, Simon Helberg and Kevin Bacon.

Contents

Premise

A man tries to secure insurance in order to go on a one-way trip to Mars but falls in love.

Cast

Production

It was announced in June 2021 that Kyra Sedgwick would direct the film, written by Rebecca Banner, with Kyle Allen, Alexandra Shipp and Madeline Brewer set to star. [1] In July, Kevin Bacon, Simon Helberg and Carrie Preston were added to the cast. [2]

Filming began in June 2021, with production taking place throughout Rhode Island. [3] [4]

Release

The film had its premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival on June 12, 2022. [5] It was released by Samuel Goldwyn Films on March 31, 2023. [6]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 56% of 27 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.2/10. [7] Manuel Betancourt of Variety wrote, "If the film never quite finds a way to marry its high concept premise, its twee romance, and its family melodrama into one cohesive narrative, it is not for lack of trying." [8] Robert Abele of TheWrap wrote, "That’s a compelling set-up for a knotty family story, but not as evidenced by the surface cutes that keep real feeling at bay in this curiously uninvolving directorial effort from Kyra Sedgwick." [9] In a positive review, Brian Orndorf of Blu-ray.com wrote, "[The film] isn’t an overly cinematic viewing experience, but it has deep feeling for its characters and an unusual approach to the trials of grief, going in compelling directions as the whole thing works hard to avoid becoming a melodrama." [10]

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References

  1. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 22, 2021). "Kyra Sedgwick Directing Black List Script Space Oddity; Kyle Allen, Alexandra Shipp & Madeline Brewer To Star". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  2. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 29, 2021). "Kyra Sedgwick Movie Space Oddity Adds Kevin Bacon, Simon Helberg & Carrie Preston". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  3. ↑ Pugliese, Laura (June 28, 2021). "New movie filming in R.I. called Space Oddity hopes to spark local economy". WLNE-TV . Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  4. ↑ Farzan, Antonia Noori (August 8, 2021). "Saunderstown's Robin Hollow Farm takes star turn in upcoming film directed by Kyra Sedgwick". The Providence Journal . Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  5. ↑ Goldsmith, Jill (April 19, 2022). "Tribeca Festival Lineup Includes Corner Office With Jon Hamm, Ray Romano's Somewhere In Queens, More". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  6. ↑ Valle, Ali (February 12, 2023). "Space Oddity Drops Official Trailer Ahead of March Premiere". MovieWeb . Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Space Oddity". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  8. ↑ Betancourt, Manuel (June 13, 2022). "'Space Oddity' Review: A Trip to Mars and a Sweet Romance Anchor This All-Too-Sweet Drama". Variety. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  9. ↑ Abele, Robert (June 12, 2022). "Space Oddity Film Review: Family Drama About a Cosmos-Obsessed Son Never Lifts Off". TheWrap. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  10. ↑ Orndorf, Brian (March 29, 2023). "Space Oddity (2022)". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
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