LIFE movie review

In our current situation in regards to space exploration, the next frontier is Mars. We explore not just to find out about our neighboring planets but to see if there is a possibility of settlement. Mars is the next nearest planet.

Not too long ago, we just had sent Mars Rover there to scout the terrain. It was also recently that it was discovered that there is also presence of water in the planet. The concept of the movie is not a futuristic perspective. They were using the current technology there.

The movie also has few actors because the characters are astronauts based in the International Space Station. The characters are also inclusive because they varied in gender and nationality. They are also experts in the field. The movie also has a geneticist consultant to provide technicalities and reference to this scenario.

What made me think about the movie, are we ready to find out if there is really life out there? When Earth was dominated by dinosaurs, the climate was really different for humankind to live. Humankind is the most dominant species of the planet now since we are the only rational being that is why we are better off without dinosaurs and what more if we are able to see another life form that is not suited for the eco-system.

There were already some meteor impacts in the planet and the scientists who are able to get cellular samples are trying to find out more about it. But what if we are better off not knowing? The movie is clear about this scenario and if ever the first manned mission to Mars is now happening, we really need to think this through and as Matt Damon would say in The Martian, let’s “science the $hi+ out of this.”

The story is quite impressive for anyone who likes a thriller especially if the thriller is set in an otherworldly scenario. This is one of the two movies I am suggesting good that will open this weekend (Opens in Philippine cinemas March 24). By now, everyone might have watched Beauty and The Beast. After the wholesome entertainment, we could use some chill factor.

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