Red Planet

Name: Red Planet
Director: Antony Hoffman
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2000-01-01
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss, Benjamin Bratt, Tom Sizemore, Simon Baker

2000Dir. Antony Hoffman1h 46m

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Runtime1h 46m

Released2000

Budget$80M

Box office$33.5M

DirectorAntony Hoffman

About This Movie

Red Planet, directed by Antony Hoffman, offers a grim and gritty take on space exploration. The atmosphere is heavy with desperation, as Earth's fate hangs in the balance. The pacing drags a bit in the middle, but the tension ramps up nicely towards the end. Practical effects are pretty solid for the time, especially the Martian landscapes, which have a certain authenticity. The performances by Val Kilmer and Carrie-Anne Moss carry a weight that feels genuine amid the sci-fi chaos. It's not without its flaws, but the themes of survival and human resilience amidst isolation add a layer of depth that resonates. Definitely a film that stands out in the early 2000s sci-fi landscape.

Released on DVD, VHS, and Blu-ray.Notable for practical effects over CGI.Filmed in the Australian outback for Martian landscapes.