The Astronaut's Wife (1999) Reviews
- Starring:
- Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron, (more)
- Director(s):
- Rand Ravich
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Horror
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful Wow, this movie was very suspenseful. They let you know something's wrong, but it's such an unexpected ending. I really liked it, but it did kind of freak me out a little. Maybe that's because I'm ... Read More Wow, this movie was very suspenseful. They let you know something's wrong, but it's such an unexpected ending. I really liked it, but it did kind of freak me out a little. Maybe that's because I'm pregnant though :) Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful Johnny Depp plays the part of a "preppy" clean cut astronaut sprisingly well - in fact I found his portrayal of Spencer Armacost - after he came back from his space flight - a lot creepier than his ... Read More Johnny Depp plays the part of a "preppy" clean cut astronaut sprisingly well - in fact I found his portrayal of Spencer Armacost - after he came back from his space flight - a lot creepier than his actual creepy characters because he was so "normal" but not really. Charlize was excellant in the roll of Depp's wife. Good Si-Fi story, very suspensful. Holds your interest until the end. You do not know what actually is going to happen until you see it at the very end. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful At first I thought it bit off of Rosemary's baby (LARGE) but then I realized it was actually bit of a homage to it. Some of the same exact lines were incorporated, the short blonde hair on Charlize ... Read More At first I thought it bit off of Rosemary's baby (LARGE) but then I realized it was actually bit of a homage to it. Some of the same exact lines were incorporated, the short blonde hair on Charlize that Mia had, even the same exact costumes on Charlize that was on Mia in several scenes - and the ring on Johnny's finger in this appears in Rosemary as well. I liked this. Liked the use of color and light and sound. Trippy and cool. Not perfect - but enjoyable for me - perhaps not for all (or even most)..it's get's my big "farrr out!!" Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful This movie was practically plagiarised from two sources: 1963 Outer Limits episode "Cold Hands, Warm Heart" starring William Shatner and Geraldine Brooks AND 1968 film "Rosemary's Baby" starring Mia ... Read More This movie was practically plagiarised from two sources: 1963 Outer Limits episode "Cold Hands, Warm Heart" starring William Shatner and Geraldine Brooks AND 1968 film "Rosemary's Baby" starring Mia farrow and John Cassavetes. The least Rand Ravitch could have done was give credit to Dan Ullman, Milton Krims, Ira Levin and Roman Polanski whose creative writing he stole! To boot, it's one of Depp's few wooden performances, and a waste of Charlize Theron who regresses to her superficial hysterical wife role from 1997's "The Devil's Advocate." Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful The movie is ok during the second half as far as any mystery or suspense. The ENTIRE first half and a good percentage of the second half is nothing but Lifetime Channel (women's crying, whining, ... Read More The movie is ok during the second half as far as any mystery or suspense. The ENTIRE first half and a good percentage of the second half is nothing but Lifetime Channel (women's crying, whining, sadness, emotions, feelings, relationship problems, kissing, girl talk, pregnant women, kids, etc.) long drawn out boring soap opera scenes. I guess it is called Astronaut's Wife for a reason but they should have just scrapped the few sci-fi scenes and then described it on the box as about NOTHING but the lives of astronauts wives and their sisters and girlfriends. Was very hard to sit through the whole film and then only by constantly fast forwarding. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful This movie is predictable. Supposedly Charlize Theron's character had mental issues that were supposed to be another possible alternative to the alien invasion but there's not enough development of ... Read More This movie is predictable. Supposedly Charlize Theron's character had mental issues that were supposed to be another possible alternative to the alien invasion but there's not enough development of that to really make that possibility. Disappointing and the ending is terrible. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful I am a big fan of Charlize but this movie is terrible! The story line lacks imagination and the acting is subpar. The characters are not built up enough and so the story is not believable. This ... Read More I am a big fan of Charlize but this movie is terrible! The story line lacks imagination and the acting is subpar. The characters are not built up enough and so the story is not believable. This movie ranks as one of the worst movies I have ever seen. It's right up there with Bette Midler and Woody Allen's, Scenes from a Mall. Don't rent it, you've been warned. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful Exchange Satan for a space alien? Charlize Theron relives the terror, sporting the same haircut as Mia Farrow in RB. The new twist is that Charlize's character has a history of psychotic ... Read More Exchange Satan for a space alien? Charlize Theron relives the terror, sporting the same haircut as Mia Farrow in RB. The new twist is that Charlize's character has a history of psychotic depression. Is it all in her head? See the surprise ending! Entertaining, foreshadowing a similar-themed 2005 TV series. 4 stars, if the plot had been more original. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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