The story follows two NASA engineers who work together to make a Mars Rover. After many failed attempts of making the Mars Rover, Alex (Eben Mahan) tells his colleague that he's been fired. After hearing the devastating news they decide to spend their time with one more space tour.
I like how unpredictable this storyline is. I would've never thought the two elders in the film are the two engineers. The cinematography is amazing; the shots are amazingly clear, especially the images at the end which are great. The visual effects of space nebulas are amazing. I love the shots of the Rover too! The majority of the film takes place in a lab and the lab set here is perfect for the film. The background music adds the dramatic effect, building to a crescendo at the height of Alex's frustrating monologue about having been fired. The actors, Eben Mahan and Angie Sandoval, play their roles exceptionally well from their facial expressions to the intonation of their voices, plus there is great chemistry between them. Although colleagues, it's clear that they care for each other and are respectful of each other's work. I love the ending shot. The love of the filmmaker, WadeBE, for the work of those at the NASA Houston Space Center is clear and he brings magic to the screen.
The film's message is that we are not our mistakes, and we can always learn from them and move on.
I give Death of a Star 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12. By Gavin S., KIDS FIRST!
The story follows two NASA engineers who work together to make a Mars Rover. After many failed attempts of making the Mars Rover, Alex (Eben Mahan) tells his colleague that he's been fired. After hearing the devastating news they decide to spend their time with one more space tour.
I like how unpredictable this storyline is. I would've never thought the two elders in the film are the two engineers. The cinematography is amazing; the shots are amazingly clear, especially the images at the end which are great. The visual effects of space nebulas are amazing. I love the shots of the Rover too! The majority of the film takes place in a lab and the lab set here is perfect for the film. The background music adds the dramatic effect, building to a crescendo at the height of Alex's frustrating monologue about having been fired. The actors, Eben Mahan and Angie Sandoval, play their roles exceptionally well from their facial expressions to the intonation of their voices, plus there is great chemistry between them. Although colleagues, it's clear that they care for each other and are respectful of each other's work. I love the ending shot. The love of the filmmaker, WadeBE, for the work of those at the NASA Houston Space Center is clear and he brings magic to the screen.
The film's message is that we are not our mistakes, and we can always learn from them and move on.
I give Death of a Star 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12. By Gavin S., KIDS FIRST!
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