{"id":4766,"date":"2019-09-18T13:23:34","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T20:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=4766"},"modified":"2019-09-18T16:34:23","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T23:34:23","slug":"ad-astra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2019\/ad-astra\/","title":{"rendered":"Ad Astra * A Roller Coaster Of Emotions That Takes Movie-Going Beyond The Usual Thrill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdAstra.poster.2.jpg?resize=154%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4767\" width=\"154\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdAstra.poster.2.jpg?resize=205%2C300&amp;ssl=1 205w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdAstra.poster.2.jpg?w=684&amp;ssl=1 684w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across an unforgiving solar\nsystem to uncover the truth about his missing father and his doomed expedition\nthat now, 30 years later, threatens the universe. KIDS FIRST! Film\nCritic Zoe C. comments, \u201cThis movie is not only a great story, <em>Ad Astra<\/em> is a roller\ncoaster of emotions and a ride that makes the movie going experience beyond the\nusual thrill. It\u2019s totally immersive and I enjoy that, and I recommend to\nexperience it in IMAX for best results.\u201d Calista B. adds, \u201cThis film is nothing like what I\nanticipated and I mean that in a good way. I had a lot of fun discussing the\nthemes of this movie.\u201d Katherine S. chimes in with, \u201cAre you ready for a\nthrilling movie experience?&nbsp; <em>Ad Astra<\/em> delivers this and more with\nterrific acting, great cinematography and amazing sound.\u201d Madison W. wraps it\nup with, \u201c<em>Ad Astra<\/em> has a very\nstrange and artistic viewpoint of space. This film is personally not really my\ntaste in film, but there are definitely moments that catch my eye.&nbsp;The way\nthe visual effects pull this film together is completely mind blowing. They\ncreate the look of space and planets being realistic as if they are right in\nfront of you.\u201d See their full reviews below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ad Astra<br>By Zoe C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-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\/6hZGXf3lX3I?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\n<p>I\nfeel transported to the moon and Neptune! This\nmovie is not only a great story, <em>Ad Astra<\/em> is a roller coaster of\nemotions and a ride that makes the movie-going experience beyond the usual\nthrill. It\u2019s totally immersive and I enjoy that, and I recommend to experience\nit in IMAX for best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-CMJ_1135_m0422.1108-1.jpg?resize=216%2C92&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" width=\"216\" height=\"92\"\/><figcaption>Ad Astra<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\nput me at the edge of my seat and is so exiting. The pace, in general, is slow.\nBut there are a lot of action peaks that certainly shake your emotions. The\nvisuals are stunning and the acting overwhelming. Probably, what I enjoyed the\nmost is that in this futuristic voyage, where imagination floats, the human\ncondition remains grounded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\n<em>Ad Astra<\/em>, astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) joins a mission in which he\nwill be sent to outer space to find his father, who disappeared 30 years ago\nand is associated with a threat to humanity. Roy\u2019s journey is also personal &#8211;&nbsp; they have a dysfunctional father \/ son\nrelationship, but share a strong bond for the&nbsp;love for outer space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-ad_astra_dtlrD_240_t_pitt_mars_still_071719_g_r709.088625.jpg?resize=216%2C91&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4771\" width=\"216\" height=\"91\"\/><figcaption>Ad Astra<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ncar chase on the moon, when space pirates attack, is one of my favorite scenes.\nIt is original and out of this world, literally. I also love the scenes when Roy is floating out of\nthe spaceship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ncinematography (Hoyte Van Hoytema) and visual effects are the most remarkable\ntechnical aspects of the film. The movie has a heart and Brad Pitt\u2019s\nperformance makes us remember that, despite all advances in technology and\nstunning visuals, the core will be always humankind. There are a lot of close\nups and drama, and the journey is not only beyond the frontiers of Earth, but\ninside of our souls. I did not find some secondary characters\u2019 interactions as\nimportant as they should be. The music composed by Max Richter is very\natmospheric and keeps us suspended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ad Astra<\/em> is very unique because of the story; it\u2019s not like any film you\nhave seen in the past. I definitively recommend seeing this film if you love\nspace, or maybe just want to see something different. One thing that I really\nliked is how futuristic it is, in a near future that is not that far from us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\ngive this film 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to18+. Finally,\nthe message of this film is there\u2019s no greater journey than knowing ourselves.\nAd Astra opens in theaters nationwide September 20, 2019. Look for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ad Astra<br>By Calista B., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-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\/L0gl9q1Fd70?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\n<p>This film\nis nothing like what I anticipated and I mean that in a good way. I had a lot\nof fun discussing the themes of this movie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-01133FD_R.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4775\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-01133FD_R.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-01133FD_R.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-01133FD_R.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-01133FD_R.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Brad Pitt stars in \u201cAd Astra\u201d.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The movie\nfollows Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) as he\u2019s tasked with finding his missing father (Tommy\nLee Jones) in hopes of stopping a series of electrical surges that threaten the\nworld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, while\nthe whole cast is pretty fantastic, a good majority of the film revolves around\nRoy McBride. There are a lot of scenes where he\u2019s by himself while narrating.\nAnd these are probably the most interesting scenes in the movie. And it\u2019s not\njust because of the acting. The film is filled with voice over narration from Roy and these narrations\nare very interesting to think about. Since Roy is essentially prohibited from emoting,\nthe narration sort of acts as his solution to that. I think that works really\nwell, especially since, when he actually does emote, even slightly, it hits you\nreally hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-00534FD_R.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4774\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-00534FD_R.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-00534FD_R.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-00534FD_R.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-00534FD_R.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>L to R: Donald Sutherland, Brad Pitt and Sean Blakemore star in \u201cAd Astra\u201d.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of\nthe narration, that, along with the incredible ambient music gives the tone a\nvery eerie, atmospheric vibe which fits the feeling of isolation in the\nvastness of space and the monotone acting. There\u2019s also a lot of ideas in this\nfilm that are really creative and worthy of discussion. For example, in this\nmovie there are commercial flights to the moon. So when Roy actually gets to the moon, you can see\nrecognizable restaurants in the background, implying the moon is essentially a\ntravel location. This is such a neat idea and something I really wish was\nexpanded upon. Not only that, but this film has some really thought-provoking\nthemes relating to legacies, searching for something greater and repressing\nyour emotions. For most of the film, people see Roy in relation to who his\nfather was. And these scenes, along with some spoiler-y moments, led me and my\nmom to have an entire discussion about how certain people will never be able to\nfully escape the legacy of their ancestors, as their ancestor and that\nancestor\u2019s name will always weigh on them. Not just that, but the way space is\nused as a metaphor for taking what you have in life for granted is intriguing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give this\nfilm 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 to 18. It comes out\nSeptember 20, 2019. Look for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ad Astra<br>By Katherine S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-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\/sbDqYSFnvBc?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\n<p>Are you\nready for a thrilling movie experience?&nbsp; <em>Ad Astra<\/em> delivers this and more with\nterrific acting, great cinematography and amazing sound.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-AD-ASTRA-IMG-2_rgb.jpg?resize=225%2C95&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4770\" width=\"225\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-AD-ASTRA-IMG-2_rgb.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-AD-ASTRA-IMG-2_rgb.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-AD-ASTRA-IMG-2_rgb.jpg?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-AD-ASTRA-IMG-2_rgb.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Brad Pitt, Ad Astra<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The film\u2019s title draws\nits name from the Latin phrase \u201cad astra\u201d and means \u201cto the stars.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp; This science fiction movie is about an\nastronaut named Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) who goes into space to find his father\n(Tommy Lee Jones), who was also an astronaut.&nbsp;\nWhen his father went to work on something called the Lima Project, he\nwent missing and died, or so Roy\nthinks. He is called in and told that his father might be alive and is sent\nacross the solar system to find him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ad Astra<\/em> is so intense \u2013 almost too intense\nfor me. The amazing performances from Brad Pitt, as Roy McBride, and Tommy Lee\nJones, as Roy\u2019s\nfather, are so believable and they made want to both love and hate the\ncharacters by the end of the movie.&nbsp; The\nspecial effects are realistic, and the sound is astonishing, as you can hear\nevery move made. My favorite character is Roy\nbecause of his perseverance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-02_ad_astra_dtlrD_240_t_v11rev_070319_g_r709.088783.jpg?resize=216%2C91&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4769\" width=\"216\" height=\"91\"\/><figcaption>Ad Astra<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The message\nof the movie is: if something is hard,\nwork through it. The intensity of the movie comes from some profanity, bloody\nimages, dead bodies and violence (including some murderous actions). Obviously,\nthese scenes include risky things that kids might try to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give this\nmovie 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 to 18, as kids any younger\nmight get scared (like me!). Adults will also like this movie. This movie opens\nin theaters September 20, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ad Astra<br>By Madison Whitman, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-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\/cq_f2by9tyg?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\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-02887FD_rgb.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4776\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-02887FD_rgb.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-02887FD_rgb.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-02887FD_rgb.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ad-astra-DF-02887FD_rgb.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Brad Pitt, Ad Astra<br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ad Astra<\/em>\nhas a very strange and artistic viewpoint of space. This film is personally not\nreally my taste in film, but there are definitely moments that catch my\neye.&nbsp;The way the visual effects pull this film together is completely mind\nblowing. They create the look of space and planets being realistic as if they are\nright in front of you.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ad Astra<\/em>\ntells the story of Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) who works for Spacecom. Roy sets out on an\nexpedition across the solar system to find his father and his dad\u2019s doomed\nexpedition in order to solve a mystery that is threatening the universe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdAstra.poster.jpg?resize=152%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4768\" width=\"152\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdAstra.poster.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdAstra.poster.jpg?w=675&amp;ssl=1 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><figcaption>Ad Astra<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I would like to acknowledge Brad Pitt\u2019s acting. Brad\nPitt plays a major role in this film and, boy, he pulls it off outstandingly!\nYou can definitely tell that he brings his all to bringing the concept to\nlife.&nbsp; However, the ending could have\nbeen a little bit more put together. I was a little confused throughout the\nwhole&nbsp;movie and the ending did throw me off more than other parts.&nbsp;&nbsp; Also, they could have given more information\non a few characters\u2014some randomly appear and leave which leaves you wondering\nwhat happened to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ad Astra<\/em>\ndelivers a very inspiring message:&nbsp; Never\ngive up hope and keep fighting for what you love no matter what someone or the\nworld tells you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ad Astra<\/em>\nhas some blood and gore, though there is hardly any profanity, except for one\nword and one gesture. I give <em>Ad Astra<\/em>\n4 out of 5 stars. I recommend this film for ages 10 to 18 and adults would\nenjoy it. All in all, I recommend you check this film out.&nbsp; Ad Astra is in theatres September 20, 2019. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across an unforgiving solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father and his doomed expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Zoe C. comments, \u201cThis movie is not only a great story, Ad Astra is a roller coaster of emotions and a ride that makes the movie going experience beyond the usual thrill. It\u2019s totally immersive and I enjoy that, and I recommend to experience it in IMAX for best results.\u201d Calista B. adds, \u201cThis film is nothing like what I anticipated and I mean that in a good way. I had a lot of fun discussing the themes of this movie.\u201d Katherine S. chimes in with, \u201cAre you ready for a thrilling movie experience?  Ad Astra delivers this and more with terrific acting, great cinematography and amazing sound.\u201d Madison W. wraps it up with, \u201cAd Astra has a very strange and artistic viewpoint of space. This film is personally not really my taste in film, but there are definitely moments that catch my eye. The way the visual effects pull this film together is completely mind blowing. They create the look of space and planets being realistic as if they are right in front of you.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[15],"tags":[555,559,557,549,558,554,560,553,551,552,556,550],"class_list":["post-4766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-film-reviews","tag-20th-century-fox","tag-ad-astra","tag-ad-astra-review","tag-brad-pitt","tag-donald-sutherland","tag-ethan-gross","tag-james-gray","tag-liv-tyler","tag-movie-review","tag-review-of-ad-astra","tag-science-fiction","tag-tommy-lee-jones"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-1eS","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4766"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4766\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4780,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4766\/revisions\/4780"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4766"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}