Even those who don't enjoy space/science fiction will enjoy this

Rating: 9/10 (19 January 2016)

I am not a great fan of space/science fiction/fantasy but I was drawn in by the cast and good reviews. Glad I was as I really enjoyed it. I cared about the characters and believed in the 'spacey' bit even! Action, adventure and emotion - something for everyone. There are moments of 'Ohhhh I seeee' which are always satisfying in a family blockbuster.
I suppose I enjoyed it because although there was the 'action' plot, there was an equal measure of family drama. I thought Hathaway and McConaughy were particularly good in this. I found the bleak silence of some of the space scenes to be really effective and emotive. This is just the kind of movie everyone can enjoy together. Maybe for slightly different reasons, but everyone will find something to like here nonetheless.