Kate Mara in 'The Astronaut.' Photo Courtesy of Vertical. Kate Mara in 'The Astronaut.' Photo Courtesy of Vertical. Actress Kate Mara (“Brokeback Mountain” and “Fantastic Four”) stars in the new motion picture “The Astronaut,” which was written and directed by Jess Varley. The synopsis is: When astronaut Sam Walker (Kate Mara) crash lands back to Earth, she is discovered alive in a punctured capsule off the Atlantic coast. General William Harris (Laurence Fishburne) places her in quarantine under strict NASA surveillance for rehabilitation and testing; however, as disturbing events escalate, she begins to fear that something extraterrestrial has followed her home. Kate Mara delivers an electrifying, cerebral performance that truly captures her character’s psychological turmoil opposite a commanding Laurence Fishburne, who pulls off a controlled performance as William Harris. Mara is able to delve beyond the surface and find the humanity in her complex character while the audience is drenched in a wide spectrum of raw emotions. Gabriel Luna also delivers intricate, subtle acting work as Mark, while Scarlett Holmes is a revelation as Izzy. It is filled with chills and thrills, which will keep the audience at the edge of their seats. It has an unexpected plot twist that nobody will see coming. The cinematography is memorable coupled with a stirring musical score that adds to its appeal. It has a universal message of finding connections, relationships, and family, which is relevant and relatable. The Verdict Overall, “The Astronaut” is an edgy, suspenseful, and thoroughly entertaining sci-fi movie. It has a lot of heart to it, and a retro vibe that is reminiscent of “E.T.” with elements of the inaugural “Star Wars” film in the franchise. One would never know that this gripping film is Jess Varley’s directorial debut (they would think she is a seasoned pro). “The Astronaut” ought to be enjoyed for its beauty, rawness, and simplicity, and it garners four out of five stars. Well done. Written By Markos Papadatos Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News.
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