Last Updated on July 11, 2024 by
Space Cadet is a 2024 movie Directed by Liz W. Garcia. The film stars Emma Roberts, Tom Hopper, and Poppy Liu with a rum time of 1h 50m theater released July 04, 2024.
The movie story is that Tiffany ‘Rex’ Simpson(Emma Roberts) had always wanted to be an astronaut and go to space one day since she was young. However, when her mum, Natasha Warner, died, everything completely changed. This means that she had to forego the full-ride scholarship at the Georgia Institute of Technology and become a bartender in Florida. Then, one day she came across the decision to pursue a dream after having given up on it in the first place. She wrote a letter to NASA earnestly and waited for the day when her letter would eventually be answered. However, her heavily pregnant best friend Nadine (Poppy Liu) knows that the letter isn’t enough to get into NASA. Therefore, she ‘exaggerated a bit’ (well, not really) by altering the letter by enhancing her false credentials and working experience that Rex never knew about.
The NASA officials led by Pam Bokunewicz (Gabrielle Union) and Logan Browning (Tom Hopper) quickly go through the applications. The former especially requires a candidate who can be so outstanding. A great mind and a freak and that individual is? Rex! Of course, Rex is thrilled when she is offered the spot in astronaut training with NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Nadine, of course, didn’t expect Rex would go this far and she wanted to say something to him. ”It is already too late since Rex is on his way to NASA and from there she can get other candidates. This comprises Violet played by Kuhoo Verma, Dr Stacy by Desi Lydic, Miriam by Josephine Huang, Grace by Yasha Jackson, and Captain Jack by Andrew Call.
Well, things only get worse – it is a comedy movie, and there is no humor, not to mention that the movie uses the same comedian routines seen in similar shows to grab our attention. The loud screaming and odd behavior patterns make you cringe especially when you consider Roberts has been in similar roles in other movies – the character does not change, it is the environment that does. But more than the lapse of logic or the cringe comedy bits, it turns out that Space Cadets is just painfully dull…There is nothing in that movie which we could occupy ourselves and the points seem to be connected to entertain us, for which everything seems random.
To some extent, Rex’s dreams and ambitions are familiar, although not how she ends up at NASA. It can be very difficult for anyone who has had to let go of her life’s passion due to family issues and this is where you find yourself rooting for her. Even though Rex should be a little more polished and diplomatic in terms of her personality, there is something quite endearing about her. Roberts is entertaining as Rex and does play her part well though that is the only positive thing I have to say about this. There is also very little interaction between the different characters and this includes interactions between Rex and her colleagues as well as between Rex and Logan. It is not that you don’t get to hear the passion or the zeal for this brand-new phase of life and this makes the show rather boring.
But what turns me off about Space Cadet is that the ends and means are so inconceivably unrealistic that it calls into question your perception of reality. You are fully aware that this random turn happens only because Rex wanted to stake her claim to everyone and to be able to live her dream but alas, things don’t work that way. I am almost confident, that to repair the ISS, one has to study a lot, and get real-life experience; being a barman from Florida and dreaming of becoming an astronaut is not going to help. The last half of the movie is comically berserk and if one is in for a fun, entertaining, and forgettable time then this might be great. This is not a film that portrays real-life scenarios and the conflicts and characters shown in this movie are not even remotely close to reality. Audiences who enjoy getting their kicks out of watching movies and not taking them seriously, and have no use for subsequent analysis of the film will be able to have lots of fun. But to be able to suspend all disbelief is an art form when it comes to interacting with Space Cadet – a skill to be learned way before one ever intends to tackle this.
Space Cadet 2024 Parents Guide Age Rating
Space Cadet is Rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Rating (MPA) for some strong language and brief drug references.
Sex & Nudity: Some conversations about romantic partners and dating occur; however, the show does not depict any intimacy. There is only some mild flirting as well as romantic interests between individuals portrayed in the movie.
Violence & Gore: There is no graphic violence or gore in the movie in a manner that can considered as shocking and provocative. Several scenes involve physical comedy, common in cartoons, where characters may hit objects or fall over, and this would result in some bruises but in real comedy.
Profanity: Some swearing and name-calling in the film are used once or twice. There are but rare appearances of words such as “damn” and “hell”. There is no use of swearing and the language is not vulgar in a way.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking: Tiffany “Rex” Simpson is an actress and a bartender and there are several scenes shot in a bar with shots of people drinking alcohol. Characters are shown as taking wine for social purposes, but there are no instances of alcoholism or intoxication. Lack of scenes with people taking drugs or smoking in the film.
Parents should Consider watching the movie with their children. As a result, it will let you answer questions and uncertainties they may have right away and offer a chance to have valuable discussions about the movie and its motifs. With such awareness, parents can assist their children in deciphering what they find in “Space Cadet” and offer an environment that will enable them to enjoy the film even more.
