Roving Mars (2006)

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Director:

George Butler

Writers (WGA):

George Butler (written by) and
Robert Andrus (written by) ...

Release Date:

27 January 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary | Short

Tagline:

A Whole New World Awaits.

Plot:

A pair of uncrewed vehicles transmit images from Mars. |

Plot Keywords:

Mars | Space Probe | Opportunity | NASA | Space

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Paul Newman	...	Introduction by
Steve Squyres	...	Himself
Rob Manning	...	Himself
Charles Elachi	...	Himself (as Dr. Charles Elachi)
Wayne Lee	...	Himself

Also Known As:

Mission to Mars (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

40 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.44 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

USA:G | Singapore:G

Company:

Kennedy/Marshall Company, The

Soundtrack:

Glósóli

Definitely Worth $4

I went to this at the IMAX today and I found my 30 minute drive well worth the trouble. Although a short documentary, it is an extremely informative one.

Although there seems to be some license given to the sound of the film, it creates a stunning aura to the scenes both on Mars and in Space. The film is actually quite dramatic. Kids will find themselves staring saucer-eyed at the visuals as well as the soothing and informative narration given by an all too familiar voice that I cannot place.

I recommend this film and give it a high rating due to the fact that it has accomplished something I value most in Documentories- Making Learning fun. Watching children and adults alike leave the theater chatting animatedly about the "possibilities of life" in the universe made me beam happily through the rest of the museum.