![]() A launch into the outer reaches of our solar system is about to take place to find answers to this question. It poses a lot of big questions, but doesn’t spend any time developing worthwhile answers.Ī lot of old ground is covered in the opening narration, which goes over the standard themes of humanity being alone in the universe. However in some instances it’s more apparent that the ideas are second hand, and I’m saddened to say this is the case with Magellan, a story which is too happy to borrow elements from elsewhere without either adding new ingredients of its own, or assembling all those old staples in a satisfying manner. Results may vary but you can always tell when there was a certain amount of creative energy involved, a kind of flair which often points to the passion of the film makers. I’ve always had a soft spot for shoe string budget releases where the core ideas are put ahead of the vistas and visual effects, whether it’s Moon or Dark Star. ![]() Magellan (USA, English, 103 mins) SCI-FI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2017 runs from 27 April – 6 May
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