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It falls on the velvety-voiced Strong himself, much like his character, to salvage the mission and plow through the overly philosophical dialogue. Jun 3, 2016 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
It falls on the velvety-voiced Strong himself, much like his character, to salvage the mission and plow through the overly philosophical dialogue.
Ethan Sacks
It remains cool, competent, engaging within a narrow realm ... but its unknown realm never explodes into anything remarkable. Jun 3, 2016 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
It remains cool, competent, engaging within a narrow realm ... but its unknown realm never explodes into anything remarkable.
Glenn Kenny
If "Approaching the Unknown" isn't entirely satisfying, Mr. Strong reaches high with his portrayal of the unraveling of a man who believes survival is a matter of engineering. Jun 2, 2016 | Full Review…
If "Approaching the Unknown" isn't entirely satisfying, Mr. Strong reaches high with his portrayal of the unraveling of a man who believes survival is a matter of engineering.
Ben Kenigsberg
In its own compact, budget-conscious way, it's quite a stirring if low-key journey. Jun 2, 2016 | Full Review…
In its own compact, budget-conscious way, it's quite a stirring if low-key journey.
Gary Goldstein
Claustrophobic space films certainly don't have to be funny, but writer/director Mark Elijah Rosenberg fails to convey any real psychological chills either with this portrait of an obsessive adventurer banging away at his imperfect machine. Jun 2, 2016 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…
Claustrophobic space films certainly don't have to be funny, but writer/director Mark Elijah Rosenberg fails to convey any real psychological chills either with this portrait of an obsessive adventurer banging away at his imperfect machine.
Sara Stewart
Credit Rosenberg for tackling the big ideas. If he bit off a little more than he can chew, so be it. Jun 2, 2016 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Credit Rosenberg for tackling the big ideas. If he bit off a little more than he can chew, so be it.
Bill Goodykoontz
Painfully dull and boring movie. This science fiction movie does everything but serve as a relevant take on the genre. [Full review in Spanish]. Feb 18, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Painfully dull and boring movie. This science fiction movie does everything but serve as a relevant take on the genre. [Full review in Spanish].
Federico Furzan
When shooting for otherworldly transcendence, solid rather than spectacular is not enough. Jun 29, 2016 | Rating: 5/10 | Full Review…
When shooting for otherworldly transcendence, solid rather than spectacular is not enough.
Stephen Mayne
While the concept yields some moderate claustrophobic tension, it doesn't offer an outlet for the protagonist to provide an emotional hook. Jun 17, 2016 | Full Review…
While the concept yields some moderate claustrophobic tension, it doesn't offer an outlet for the protagonist to provide an emotional hook.
Todd Jorgenson
I wish I could figure out what this would-be trippy space odyssey wants to say. I was hoping for sci-fi philosophy. I got nothing but lifeless nonsense. Jun 7, 2016 | Full Review…
I wish I could figure out what this would-be trippy space odyssey wants to say. I was hoping for sci-fi philosophy. I got nothing but lifeless nonsense.
MaryAnn Johanson
Mark Strong's work in 'Approaching the Unknown' deserves high praise. He shows the ability to carry an entire movie almost alone! Jun 5, 2016 | Full Review…
Mark Strong's work in 'Approaching the Unknown' deserves high praise. He shows the ability to carry an entire movie almost alone!
Betty Jo Tucker
There's value in watching a man come face-to-face with the triviality of his own existence, and see it as an opportunity for greater exploration. Jun 4, 2016 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
There's value in watching a man come face-to-face with the triviality of his own existence, and see it as an opportunity for greater exploration.
Travis Hopson
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