First look at the upcoming sci-fi thriller film titled I.S.S. Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite Starring:
Ariana DeBose
Chris Messina,
John Gallagher Jr
Costa Ronin
Maria Mashkova
Releasing in theaters January 19th, 2024
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I recently watched the trailer for the movie "I.S.S (2024)"
The premise: Russian and American scientist/astronauts aboard the International Space Station put their national politics aside and glory in the beauty of space and our own home planet. But while they're in orbit, they witness nuclear war break out across Earth below. And each team gets instructions from their respective home governments to fight each other (by any means necessary) to take solo control of The Station. A tense Bottle Battle ensues.
My Problem with This: Why the hell would these scientist astronauts obey the orders of their governments? Their respective national leaders have forfeited any moral authority (and proven themselves to have given up on rationality) by engaging in an effing Nuclear War. Furthermore, because there's effing Nuclear War going on, their home governments have no power to enforce the orders they're giving.
The story I think would be more interesting: The crew members aboard the I.S.S. decide to ignore their orders, and instead, work together to figure out how to stay alive and return "home" (knowing that "home" may not be there, or be safe, when they get back). And instead of the antagonists being each other, they have to work together to outwit/defeat the Government Goons who will be after them for being disloyal.
BTW, you can see the trailer on YouTube, here.
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I.S.S. will be released on Digital on February 6 before hitting Blu-ray and DVD on March 12 via Decal Releasing. The 2023 sci-fi thriller is currently in select theaters.
Gabriela Cowperthwaite (Blackfish) directs from a Blacklist script by Nick Shafir. Ariana DeBose, Chris Messina, John Gallagher Jr., Masha Mashkova, Costa Ronin, and Pilou Asbæk star.
No special features are included. Read on for the trailer.
Tensions flare in the near future aboard the International Space Station as a worldwide conflict breaks out on Earth. Reeling from this, the astronauts receive orders from the ground: take control of the station by any means necessary.
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I.S.S. (January 2024)
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The Mosley Review: I.S.S.
Most would probably agree that films set in outer space that are not a biopic, sci-fi action, fantasy, horror or apart of a major franchise, tend to be more on the quieter and somewhat boring side. Don't get me wrong, I love a good outer space film and many have come along that were actually thrilling. Gravity and 2017's Life are two of my recent favorites and is a good litmus test of the range of the genre. So going into this film, I was interested in the premise of a more confined living space and how two groups of astronauts from different walks of life would react to a situation thousands of miles below them. From the beginning, I connected with both groups and their conversations felt real and loving with the right amount of strain. Once the real threat happens and their dedication their countries comes into question and turns the film into a plotting and sometimes intense thriller. The pacing during one scene in particular was a bit stagnant and the characters could've said less to get the objective across.
Ariana DeBose was excellent and engaging as Dr. Kira Foster. She was pretty much the center piece of the film and through her eyes you experience the American side of the conflict. I loved her genuine love for people and I liked that she kept her head on straight in the middle of the crisis. John Gallagher Jr. is always great and as Christian Campbell, he was fun and perfectly worrisome. His immediate chemistry with Kira in the opening minutes of the film set up their friendship perfectly. Chris Messina was great as the leading American astronaut Gordon Barrett and I loved that he wasn't determined to keep everyone on task. He may come off as brash at times, but he was always welcoming. Maria Mashkova was wonderful and strong as Weronika Vetrov. Her chemistry with Gordon was one of the shining moments of the film and I liked their little not so hidden romance. Costa Ronin and Pilou Asbæk as brothers Nicholai and Alexey Pulov, were both excellent in their own ways. Nicholai had a edge to him and was willing to do anything for his country, but he still loved his brother. Alexey really was the center point of the Russian team and I loved him the most. Pilou has this uncanny ability to bounce between the most cunning villain in other films and he could be the most charismatic and heartfelt person in the room with just his eyes. He was the latter in the film and I was so relieved to see him bring that part of him out.
The score by Anne Nikitin was serviceable and hits at the right moments of tension, shock and horror. Visually the film may be sterile because of the story being centered in one place, but the geography of the space station was well mapped out. The sense of claustrophobia is clear and adds to the constantly growing tension. The moments we do get to spend out in space were beautiful and terrifying as you're looking down on a burning planet. For such a small and simple story, I enjoyed this bite sized thriller and it doesn't overstay its welcome. Its definitely a fun matinee film. Let me know what you thought of the film or my review in the comments below. Thanks for reading!
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I.S.S. | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street
Dir: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Star: Ariana DeBose / Chris Messina / Pilou Asbæk
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Podcast: I.S.S. & The Taste of Things
Greetings programs! We’re back after a week away and talking about the new outer space set thriller I.S.S. and then catching up with France’s official submission for the Best International Feature Oscar, The Taste of Things. Our opinions are both the same and different about both of these movies, and one of them garnered a pretty specific reaction from Matthew.
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Chris: I.S.S. is a sci-fi film about attempts to take control of the International Space Station during a war, decent effects and delivered what I expected, an IMDB rating of 5 seems right, Watch: On Subscription Service.
Richie: It had an interesting premise but felt a bit dull, I was hoping for something more, Watch: On Subscription Service.
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