A new Netflix film called Spaceman, starring Adam Sandler, follows an astronaut sent on a mission deep in the solar system to examine a Chopra cloud but encounters a creature that helps him through his earthly problems. They bond through an experience the creature describes as the “beginning” and help each other through their own confusions about life. The genres include science fiction, adventure, and fantasy. Most characters introduced in this movie all play a certain role in the astronaut’s life. Jakub Prochazka (Sandler), Hanus (Paul Dano), Lenka (Carey Mulligan), Peter (Kunal Nayyar), and Komisarz Tuma (Isabella Rossellini).
Prochazka is the main character and is put on a mission he never thought he’d do. He grew up with a harsh life, and with his father’s passing, Prochazka gained a bigger dream in life. He is very self-centered for most of the movie but grows throughout the duration of the movie. Hanus is a talking spider-alien that first seems to be a hallucination/ nightmare of Prochazka’s, but becomes a major part in helping by getting him to express and understand his emotions of his love for his wife, Lenka. Hanus is very caring, understanding, and curious of humankind. Lenka is Prochazka’s wife who is waiting for him to return. She is very worrisome that Prochazka may not think about her anymore, but is a strong woman going through a pregnancy alone and endures the communication problems between her and Prochazka. Peter is a technician who is one of the few people who get to talk to Prochazka out on his trip. It is his duty to make sure Prochazka is doing well and report messages Prochazka wants him to relay to others, and he takes it very seriously, caring for Prochazka well and trying to make sure his mental health is alright on the lonely trip. Lastly Komisarz Tuma is Prochazka’s commanding officer, and she is very determined to help Prochazka finish his mission and reassures Lenka about how much Prochazka needs her to be able to finish his mission.
Throughout Prochazka’s journey to the Chopra cloud, he is alone for about a year in total and experiences severe loneliness, lack of sleep, and is emotional about is almost failing marriage. After Prochazka gets used to Hanus’ company, Hanus reveals that he is infected by a parasite and only has a certain amount of time to live. However, despite these issues, Prochazka finally has someone to talk to while in space. Hanus greatly helps Prochazka realize how much he took his wife for granted while together on earth and helps him through his journey of “beginning” through the Chopra cloud. Prochazka has deep realizations and can’t wait to get back home to his wife and baby.
Spaceman is a very interesting movie, showing an interesting concept of how ignorance can eventually take everything from you, also showing viewers how important it is to be grateful for who you have by your side. Overall, this movie captivates the mind and deserves 4 out of 5 shields rating for its interesting plot despite a few confusing moments.