Surprisingly good as pure entertainment

Rating: 8/10 (26 December 2016)

I was not keen on seeing this movie but I went to see it because I wanted something light. I was pleasantly surprised by it. It is creative, entertaining, and the sets and CGI are amazing, I was surprised by the criticism it is getting due to one moral issue. The critics are not in the situation these characters are in. What right do they have to pass moral judgment on this fictional character?
The only criticism I have is that the last part, where Jim risks his life to save others and Aurora brings him back and heals him was unnecessarily stretched too long. I assume it was done to create more excitement. Making it tidier/shorter by 5-7 minutes would have made the movie better. Other than that, I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it. I may see it again, next time in 3D.
The space scenes are amazing. The acting is good too, by Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. I also enjoyed the robot Arthur, played by Michael Sheen.