The Midnight Sky

— Sometimes George Clooney’s films are very good, and sometimes they’re a little disappointing, but I tend to like even those that are less liked. This may be one of those less liked films because it can’t help but be compared to a variety of recent, sci-fi films that were excellent (“Gravity,” “The Martian,” “Intersteller,” and “Moon”). It quietly juggles more than one storyline on earth and another in space, sidestepping time just a little to make room for memory. It considers man’s place in the larger universe and his responsibility to safeguard earth, the importance of family, communication, and love, all in the midst of a cataclysm. I think the film is affected greatly by timing and, although made before most of knew about COVID-19, it is impossible not to look at the film more seriously when an “event” on earth is its basis. It is nicely made with good actors and worth seeing. I enjoyed it. [Netflix streaming.]

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[2020. 118 min. Directed by George Clooney. Starring George Clooney, Felicity Jones, David Oyelowo, Caoilinn Springall, and Kyle Chandler.]
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-midnight-sky-movie-review-2020