{"id":12347,"date":"2024-07-06T03:36:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-06T10:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=12347"},"modified":"2024-07-19T15:37:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T22:37:16","slug":"space-cadet-takes-you-on-a-remarkable-trip-to-the-stars-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2024\/space-cadet-takes-you-on-a-remarkable-trip-to-the-stars-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Space Cadet * Takes You On A Remarkable Trip To The Stars And Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SPACECADET.POSTER.jpg?resize=200%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12352\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SPACECADET.POSTER.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SPACECADET.POSTER.jpg?w=466&amp;ssl=1 466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tiffany \u201cRex\u201d Simpson (Emma Roberts) has always dreamed of going to space, but life isn\u2019t going quite as planned. Determined to turn things around, she aims high and with the embellishing touch of her supportive best friend Nadine (Poppy Liu), her \u201cdoctored\u201d application lands her in NASA\u2019s ultra-competitive astronaut training program. In over her head, Rex relies on her quick wits, moxie and determination to get to the top of her class. NASA program directors Pam (Gabrielle Union) and Logan (Tom Hopper) certainly take notice, but can this Florida girl get through training and into the cosmos before she blows her cover? Written and directed by Liz W. Garcia (\u201cPurple Hearts,\u201d \u201cThe Sinner\u201d), Space Cadet is a comedy about the power of being yourself, following your dreams and shooting for the stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Braedyn M. comments, \u201cSpace Cadet is a really good movie filled with humor and adventure. It takes you on a remarkable trip to the stars, and beyond. If I had to choose a favorite thing about this film, it is how the characters interact with each other.\u201d See his full review below.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Space Cadet<br>By Braedyn M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XWbFdwbjaDE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/spacecadet.b.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12349\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/spacecadet.b.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/spacecadet.b.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Space Cadet<\/em> is a really good movie filled with humor and adventure. It takes you on a remarkable trip to the stars, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plot follows Rex Simson (Emma Roberts) who grew up as a Florida Everglades girl obsessed with going to space.&nbsp; Now a young adult, she decides to apply for NASA\u2019s astronaut training program even though she doesn\u2019t have the required education or credentials.&nbsp; Trying to help, her best friend Nadine Cai (Poppy Liu) changes Rex\u2019s resume to give her a better shot at literal \u201cstardom.\u201d&nbsp; When she gets into the program based on a faulty understanding, Rex is left trying to learn everything needed to be on the team before the countdown begins.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/spacecadet.c.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12350\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/spacecadet.c.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/spacecadet.c.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If I had to choose a favorite thing about this film, it is how the characters interact with each other.\u00a0 I like how, during each scene, they find a way to form a community, whether at a frantic Mars simulation, or just chilling at a park picnic table. Emma Roberts loans her talents to bring Rex\u2019s unique character to life.\u00a0 She brings a good and balanced mix of quirky and calm to the table when it is needed most.\u00a0 In the beginning, the plot is a bit tricky to follow, and doesn\u2019t give us the best understanding of the characters until later in the film.\u00a0 However, it makes up for that with good set design and props.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/spacecadet.d.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12351\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/spacecadet.d.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/spacecadet.d.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Captain Jack (Andrew Call), Rex (Emma Roberts), Grace (Yasha Jackson), and Hector (Troy Iwata) in SPACE CADET Photo Credit: Eric Liebowitz\/\/Prime Video<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The CGI work is particularly impressive!\u00a0 The characters really look like they are floating around in space.\u00a0 The music isn\u2019t all that noticeable, though I don\u2019t think it would impact this feature that much if it was.\u00a0 The plot is well paced, and not rushed or too slow. My favorite character is Captain Jack (Andrew Call).\u00a0 His get-to-the-point attitude and overall stance is very entertaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film\u2019s message is to NEVER stop reaching for the stars.&nbsp; Though Rex doesn\u2019t have everything needed to be a typical astronaut, she definitely doesn\u2019t give up.&nbsp; She attempts, persists, and even ends up encouraging others along the way.&nbsp; Be aware that there are a number of instances of bad language throughout this film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Space Cadet <\/em>4 out of 5 stars and recommend it to ages 12 to 18, plus adults.&nbsp; Space Cadet will launch in theaters on July 4, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6wL3evhiN5k?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tiffany \u201cRex\u201d Simpson (Emma Roberts) has always dreamed of going to space, but life isn\u2019t going quite as planned. Determined to turn things around, she aims high and with the embellishing touch of her supportive best friend Nadine (Poppy Liu), her \u201cdoctored\u201d application lands her in NASA\u2019s ultra-competitive astronaut training program. In over her head, Rex relies on her quick wits, moxie and determination to get to the top of her class. NASA program directors Pam (Gabrielle Union) and Logan (Tom Hopper) certainly take notice, but can this Florida girl get through training and into the cosmos before she blows her cover? Written and directed by Liz W. Garcia (\u201cPurple Hearts,\u201d \u201cThe Sinner\u201d), Space Cadet is a comedy about the power of being yourself, following your dreams and shooting for the stars.<br \/>\nKIDS FIRST! Film Critic Braedyn M. comments, \u201cSpace Cadet is a really good movie filled with humor and adventure. It takes you on a remarkable trip to the stars, and beyond. 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