Europa Report

Imagine NASA making a documentary about a hypothetical exploration of Jupiter's moon, Europa. Now add elements of high drama to make the documentary a little more entertaining. Et voilà! Europa Report.

In many respects this film reminded me of 2010:The Year We Make Contact: It has much of the feel of 2001 but the decision making, along with the science, is less credible than 2001. So that's about the same as 2010. The film is based on our actual scientific knowledge of Europa which is a big plus for the film.

Europa Report is presented as a retrospective assessment by a mission controller on Earth. It is well done but somewhat flat and predictable. The attempts at drama are equally flat and predictable.

So how to sum up? Europa Report is a well crafted movie and you can easily imagine this is an actual space mission. It makes a refreshing change from space soap operas and silly adventure films like Armageddon. However it will appeal most to scientists, engineers, teachers and those with a genuine interest in space exploration. If all you want is another episode of Star Wars you should look elsewhere, but personally I kinda liked this movie. Of course I'm an engineer.

I loved the movie, mostly because it dealt with topics that I am very interested in. Space exploration is just.. Awesome. I think this movie was aimed in a very great direction and was executed well; however, in areas it seemed to show that it was lacking power of a bigger budget. At other times that is not the case at all, As there are many great visual scenes, and a fantastic conclusion.

I think the acting was very unexpectedly good, not a single person was a bit unbelievable or annoying or anything like that.

The story is great, and is very much intelligently woven with modern theories and discoveries in science.

There is one thing I will say in a somewhat negative vein. There are certain kinds of scenes that I wish they did way more of, like outside on the planet. Not that they don't do it enough, but you can never have enough of that.

I highly recommend this to any sci fi/ space fanatics

It is one of my favorite movies in the last couple years.

Hope you enjoy it.

I liked this movie. It was a good sci-fi flick, but based in a believable near-future world. The voyage is captured by stationary cameras throughout the ship and a story is patched together from them. The acting was very good. There admittedly wasn't much in the way of character development, but I didn't notice it. The whole film I was hoping the story would move forward faster and faster to the end, to find out what, if anything, was discovered, and the fate of the crew.

Mostly what I liked about it was that it wasn't over-the-top storytelling, nor was it over-the-top with special effects. It used them only to tell the story that needed to be told and weren't overused. One reviewer chastised the special effects as being poor, but I disagree. They were believable. Bad is the crap they make for the Science Fiction Channel.

This movie may not appeal to everyone precisely because it's not over-the-top. It was simple, with building tension throughout the film and a good ending. There weren't monsters and aliens everywhere, there was a distinct Hitchcocian feel to it.

Very good; well worth watching.

I'm not sure what it is but as the end credits started rolling I felt like something was missing. I'm not talking about the ending like for some movies, but just the overall movie. The plot was fairly basic but all in all decently written. The acting is uneven and they could have used better actors but nothing horrible. And the pacing is pretty well done; I didn't mind the non-linear story telling. So really, there is nothing terribly wrong... maybe it's just the combination of everything being just ok that makes me feel like there was potential for a really good sci-fi movie but in the end it's a little bland. Still a fun watch though.

"Europa Report" is a captivating sci-fi thriller that stands out for its realistic portrayal of space exploration. The film follows a group of astronauts on a mission to Jupiter's moon, Europa, in search of potential life. The narrative is gripping, with a documentary-style approach that adds to the authenticity and immersion. The characters are well-developed, and their interactions and challenges feel genuine, making the audience invested in their journey. The visual effects are impressive, and the attention to scientific accuracy sets it apart from many other sci-fi movies.

In comparison to films like "2012," "Europa Report" excels in delivering a more believable and engaging story. While "2012" relies heavily on exaggerated disaster scenarios and special effects, "Europa Report" focuses on the human element and the plausible aspects of space travel. This makes it not only more enjoyable but also more thought-provoking. The film's tension and suspense are built through realistic scenarios and the unknown dangers of space, rather than over-the-top action sequences. Overall, "Europa Report" is a refreshing and intelligent addition to the sci-fi genre.