Ad Astra (2019)
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. His journey will uncover secrets that challenge...
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Rating categories
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. His journey will uncover secrets that challenge...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
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Primary
The film's central conflict and resolution are primarily existential and psychological, focusing on an individual's journey to overcome isolation and find meaning through human connection, rather than engaging with specific political ideologies or societal structures.
The movie features visible diversity in its supporting cast but does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative explores the psychological complexities of its white male protagonists, offering a subtle critique of certain aspects of traditional masculinity without making explicit DEI themes central to the story or portraying traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
Ad Astra primarily explores themes of isolation, mental health, and familial relationships within a sci-fi setting. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, resulting in no direct portrayal or engagement with queer identity.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but are not depicted in significant physical action roles that involve hand-to-hand or melee weapon fights.
Ad Astra is an original science fiction film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior installments. All characters were created for this film, meaning there are no instances of characters being re-gendered from a previous canonical or historical establishment.
Ad Astra is an original science fiction film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created for this film, meaning there are no pre-established canonical races to be altered.
Rating Breakdown
7.2
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.1
Critic Ratings
8.3
8.0
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