CHEER! - (9 stars out of 10)

Rating: 9/10 (18 January 2019)

The stage curtains open ...
We find ourselves on board a very modern, high-tech spaceship transporting over 5,000 sleeping passengers, each in their own state-of-the-art hibernation pods, to a planet that will take 120 years to reach. When the ship sustains damage from an asteroid, one of the pods malfunctions, waking up Jim Preston (Chris Pratt) - a mechanic crew member. The only problem is, it is 90 years too early. Realizing his demise, he tries to make the best of it - lasting a full year before he begins to contemplate suicide. But then, he notices a beautiful woman (Jennifer Lawrence), safe and hibernating in her pod - and his longing for human companionship causes him to do the unthinkable.
The stage is set for one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Chris Pratt is completely convincing in his isolation - you really care for him and his plight. You understand the reasons behind his decisions though you may or may not agree with them. Jennifer Lawrence also was strong in her role and the chemistry between them works. The camera work is solid, the F/X engaging ... this is a good movie.
Some have stated that they hated the ending to this movie and without divulging anything, I will only say this: she had a way out - it was not hopeless. If you haven't seen this movie, I highly recommend it. A fast favorite.