Without being too critical, it is an indie low budget film after all, this movie I believe accomplishes it's goals. Similar in style to 2001 Space Odyssey, Europa Report benefits from NASA involvement to accurately portray a manned mission to the outer reaches of our solar system. With the possible discovery of life on another planet (or in this case Europa, a moon of Jupiter) as the underlying theme, the film is played out mainly through video reports recorded by the crew of the spaceship Europa One.
Don't expect too much in the way of character development, however, you do come to feel for the members of the crew as they encounter plausible technical and mechanical problems, as well as the isolation of deep space, throughout their journey.
With some interesting and sometimes beautiful visual aspects, and a story-line that doesn't try to do too much, Europa Report delivers in it's attempt to provide a technically correct but ultimately suspenseful ride.
Don't expect too much in the way of character development, however, you do come to feel for the members of the crew as they encounter plausible technical and mechanical problems, as well as the isolation of deep space, throughout their journey.
With some interesting and sometimes beautiful visual aspects, and a story-line that doesn't try to do too much, Europa Report delivers in it's attempt to provide a technically correct but ultimately suspenseful ride.