Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Gary Oldman | ... | Nathaniel Shepherd | |
Janet Montgomery | ... | Sarah Elliot | |
Trey Tucker | ... | Harrison Lane | |
Scott Takeda | ... | Dr. Gary Loh | |
Adande 'Swoozie' Thorne | ... | Scott Hubbard | |
Sarah Minnich | ... | Reporter | |
Ryan Jason Cook | ... | Control Room Technician | |
BD Wong | ... | Tom Chen | |
Lauren Chavez-Myers | ... | Alice Myers (as Lauren Myers) | |
Morse Bicknell | ... | NASA Executive | |
Beth Bailey | ... | NASA Chief Doctor | |
Asa Butterfield | ... | Gardner Elliot | |
Peter Chelsom | ... | Centaur (voice) | |
Carla Gugino | ... | Kendra Wyndham | |
William Sterchi | ... | Debate Moderator |
In this interplanetary adventure, a space shuttle embarks on the first mission to colonize Mars, only to discover after takeoff that one of the astronauts is pregnant. Shortly after landing, she dies from complications while giving birth to the first human born on the red planet - never revealing who the father is. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Gardner Elliot - an inquisitive, highly intelligent boy who reaches the age of 16 having only met 14 people in his very unconventional upbringing. While searching for clues about his father, and the home planet he's never known, Gardner begins an online friendship with a street smart girl in Colorado named Tulsa. When he finally gets a chance to go to Earth, he's eager to experience all of the wonders he could only read about on Mars - from the most simple to the extraordinary. But once his explorations begin, scientists discover that Gardner's organs can't withstand Earth's atmosphere. Eager to find his father, Gardner escapes the team... Written by STX Entertainment
It's very hard to find something new in the movies today, but this film felt very fresh from everything else out there. The premise of the story is very unique and different. The acting is very good. After a shocking twist, the end turns out a little bit predictable but I didn't really mind... at all. I really enjoyed watching this film. Totally recommended.