Europa Report

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First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Watched With: Jordan, Amberly, Michael

I do love my realistic sci-fi. And seeing a great cast of character actors in space suits being picked off one by one. Although this film is equal parts speculative sci-fi drama as it is a horror/thriller.

Despite a low budget they have managed to craft one of the most authentic feeling space travel films in recent years. The ship feels real and they get away with the world of Europa by only ever showing it through onboard cameras and probe footage. It would be a found footage film if not for the interview segments from certain members of the cast, that not only make the film a straight documentary style but also manage to conceal a dramatic structural revelation. Nice.

The pay-off is not that huge but I still really enjoyed my time on the planet.