Many of thebest space exploration moviesever - like2001: A Space OdysseyandInterstellar- are often praised by astronauts and scientists.
He has often been criticized for his loose approach to historical accuracy in movies likeGladiatorandNapoleon.
The Martianhas a similarly patchy record on scientific accuracy.
The story reinvents Joseph Conrad’sHeart of Darkness,with references to2001: A Space Odysseywoven in.
Prof. James Hicks praised the way thatWALL-Edepicts the long-term effects of space travel on the human body.
Sci-fi has been integral to the history of cinema.
The film’s portrayal of zero-gravity maneuvers and the vast emptiness of space is often cited as authentic.
(viaSFGate) The slow pace highlights the great distances and lack of sound in space.
Despite these obvious differences, it’s also regularly been praised by scientists with an interest in space exploration.
This includes using the genuine transcripts from inside the capsule and NASA’s flight control as dialogue.
Other movies might have opted for a more cinematic explosion, butApollo 13opts for realism, as always.
