"Per Aspera Ad Astra", "Through hardships to the stars". This is a popular Latin phrase used by various governmental entities and organizations. Even I myself changed the title of this blog to the same phrase (Perhaps it is because it clearly reflects my motto through my life to come).
Anyways, on September 19th, 2019, a brand-new space flick starring Brad Pitt hit the theaters. Since I was busy preparing for my computer science project, I could not afford enjoying the movie right away. Therefore, after 9 days of its initial release, I finally watched it in CGV Gangnam and after the movie, a lot of complex emotions passed by.
Before the official release in Korea, the movie held a preview session for the selected few and critics. Thus, I had a chance to check the Rotten Tomatoes rating before going to the theaters. The ratings were quite intriguing.
Unlike most of the films, critics ratings doubled the audience score. This only meant two things. One: Because the film is too complex in its nature, it failed to capture the audience's attention. Two: The film's main focus is not an adventure in space. Either way, it seemed obvious that the film failed to meet the popularity I expected.
The film itself, however, was a visually stunning masterpiece filled with metaphors.
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