Tom Harper's camerawork and Jack Thorne's writing tells semi-biographical story of two Aeronauts played by Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne.
In 1862, fanatic scientist James and town-favourite Amelia challenge themselves to create a balloon that will propel them higher than anyone in history. Although, as expected the journey is quite the turbulent one and proves a consequential factor in achieving the pair's goal.
With the need for accurate CGI and a 19th century set, the film held a budget of $40 million, though with COVID's hit, the production couldn't be released in cinemas for its guaranteed set time, and instead was snapped up by Amazon Prime Video, reasoning for its Box Office bombing that saw the film amass just $3.8 million. Harper's work is thorough with the large sum of money used to manufacture the on-screen detail of the time and the size of the project. We see the bustling streets of urban England, the beautiful, serene views from up high, and the chaotic devastation of a nearby storm, capturing all the season's weather and still focusing on the connection between Jones and Redmayne's characters.
James and Amelia have contrasting personalities, the former is ambitious and strives to develop his scientific knowledge to prove and test astronomical practices, while the latter enjoys the spotlight, she is an entertainer, a crowd-pleaser; which is why I believe they are the perfect match, you have the slightly rational, aware brain of Jones and the incredibly intelligent input of James. To view as the audience, it is comforting seeing the two together and find themselves and their purpose even in the most desperate of situations.
The film is disposable and enjoyable, with glimpses of thrill and tension, the core focus is the blossoming bond of the two protagonists.
An insightful watch that is no thrilling rollercoaster, but does deserve more recognition.
In 1862, fanatic scientist James and town-favourite Amelia challenge themselves to create a balloon that will propel them higher than anyone in history. Although, as expected the journey is quite the turbulent one and proves a consequential factor in achieving the pair's goal.
With the need for accurate CGI and a 19th century set, the film held a budget of $40 million, though with COVID's hit, the production couldn't be released in cinemas for its guaranteed set time, and instead was snapped up by Amazon Prime Video, reasoning for its Box Office bombing that saw the film amass just $3.8 million. Harper's work is thorough with the large sum of money used to manufacture the on-screen detail of the time and the size of the project. We see the bustling streets of urban England, the beautiful, serene views from up high, and the chaotic devastation of a nearby storm, capturing all the season's weather and still focusing on the connection between Jones and Redmayne's characters.
James and Amelia have contrasting personalities, the former is ambitious and strives to develop his scientific knowledge to prove and test astronomical practices, while the latter enjoys the spotlight, she is an entertainer, a crowd-pleaser; which is why I believe they are the perfect match, you have the slightly rational, aware brain of Jones and the incredibly intelligent input of James. To view as the audience, it is comforting seeing the two together and find themselves and their purpose even in the most desperate of situations.
The film is disposable and enjoyable, with glimpses of thrill and tension, the core focus is the blossoming bond of the two protagonists.
An insightful watch that is no thrilling rollercoaster, but does deserve more recognition.