Space Station 76

It's been quite a while since a comedy like Space Station 76 hit the big screens , a great cast , well written plot and of course a good dose of heart just make this movie an instant classic . The chemistry between the cast is excellent , Matt Bomer , Liv Tyler and Patrick Wilson will give you a very fun ride through a great direction view from Jack Plotnick . An instant classic as delightful as the cast . In times of silly disposable jokes , Space Station 76 will fill up the needs of an audience starving for a well paced comedy with a good amount of intelligence . Welcome on board !!

I would not recommend this movie unless you are into cheesy, boring, pointless space dramas. Character development was minimal to none. The depth of the characters just wasn't there. There was no definite plot other than a bunch of random people thrown together on a space station and petty arguments happen. The only thing that was half-way decent were the special effects. They weren't too bad for a low budget space drama. It almost has the feel of a spoof of early 70's space dramas. The jokes are very dry and weak attempt at humor. They may bring a little smile but not an actual laugh. Pass over this one. It's not worth your time.

This is probably one of the stranger movies I have ever seen but I liked it. It is not, however, in any way a comedy and the trailer is hugely misleading. Basically, and bizarrely, this story, about unhappy and lonely people, is staged in a 70s style space station. The acting is fantastic (absolutely everyone is good) and the sound track is delicious, but there is absolutely no comedy, apart from strangeness linked to the setting and a few gimmicks, (all done in the first 5 minutes). The film is even a bit depressing. But, as I mentioned before, I liked it. It's almost like a strange hallucinogenic trip.

Its not a great film, its not really sci-fi (at all), the comedy is gentle and somewhat inconsistent and the drama is slight and does really go very far, but if you get your head round that its actually quite sweet and watchable. The 70s theme just about passes muster, situating it slightly awkwardly as a spoof - which incidentally it isn't - but if you go with it and it makes it kind of nostalgic if somewhat pointless fun....no maybe that's not the right word. Its not fun exactly, but wryly comic in the acquired taste way that you get with Wes Anderson films. For those reviewers who are wondering why it was set in space at all my take would be that the space theme is simply a metaphor for the emotionally isolated souls that might as well live on a spaceship. Yes, spaceship earth written by writers who evidently grew up in the 70s and remember it fondly. But there are things I really did like about this film. The whole captain tortured by his repressed homosexuality seems like a cliché, but the Patrick Wilson is a genuinely funny presence in the movie. Personally I loved the scene for example when the lonely little girl was seeking out the company of the lonely old (gay) captain only for the latter to shoo her away by subtly waving his cigarette in her face. Liv Tyler isn't funny but she has a gentle watchable persona, and as for the other characters, they're just ordinary people caught up in a very ordinary drama. You may or may not get anything out of this film. It will depend on age, expectations, sense of humour, and almost certainly mood. If on the other hand you don't see people smoking as a very good running joke then maybe avoid this one.

If you're looking for Spaceballs, Galaxy Quest or another wacky sci-fi comedy you're likely to be disappointed. I really enjoyed this movie because the comedy centers around deeper unresolved issues that each of the characters exhibit. In my opinion those more "experienced" with the darker side of the human psyche and unresolved issues will "grok" this film. I'm not surprised that most people won't "get it" so here's a hint when you're watching the film; watch the film from the writers perspective. Some questions to ask yourself: Who is the main character? Who is the child that grew up in the 70's that imagined living on a space station? Whose life experience is unfolding as you watch? Since I have to meet the review minimum lines I'll like up a cigarette, finish my drink and add: I still love you and think about you every day Dr. Bot :)

Wow..... You know when you go to a movie and have already decided it isn't going to be any good and then your totally blown away by how much you enjoyed it, that pretty much sums up this film. I was very impressed. Funny, creative, great acting, and a science fiction film to boot what more could you ask for. Cheesy done with a flair. I would watch the sequel and cant wait for this to come out on Blu-ray so I can watch it again and show my friends. My hat is off to you Jack Plotnick, in my opinion your best film as a director. Soundtrack was perfect. Also there are many awkward moments in this film that I found hilarious although other reviewers found them to be a lack of acting or direction I completely disagree it feels real or at least as real as a 1970's adventure in space could be. The sets reminded me of Star Wars lots of attention to detail things were dirty and looked used the way it should be and very little if any CGI.

It's been quite a while since a comedy like Space Station 76 hit the big screens , a great cast , well written plot and of course a good dose of heart just make this movie an instant classic . The chemistry between the cast is excellent , Matt Bomer , Liv Tyler and Patrick Wilson will give you a very fun ride through a great direction view from Jack Plotnick . An instant classic as delightful as the cast . In times of silly disposable jokes , Space Station 76 will fill up the needs of an audience starving for a well paced comedy with a good amount of intelligence . Welcome on board !!

This movie is an absolute gem. If you haven't seen it yet, you really should give it a shot. It has some very rough as well some glowing 7-9 star reviews and you will probably be absolutely ecstatic or insanely frustrated with this movie. If you are amused by the fact that old sci-fi movies envisioned black and white CRT screens build into the walls, you will absolutely love the visual style. If you are willing to sniff every bit of nonverbal communication and recognize all the clichés behind each character, you should really enjoy the acting and find some well placed dry and ironic humor. If you want to see a movie to briefly forget your daily troubles and/or have some quick laughs, you will REALLY hate Space Station 76. It will not set clear storyline goals, will not explicitly highlight the jokes and will do its very best to make everything as ordinary as possible. Its a rare feat that is surprisingly refreshing, but you have to welcome it first. You should probably watch it in a calm and relaxing setting. The devil is in the details, and it requires a decent bit of attention to slurp it all in. I will be recommending this movies to my friends, knowing that half of them will start skipping scenes after 10 minutes and never understand "how anyone can watch this garbage". It's not for everyone, but luckily, we don't have to be everyone.

This film was excellent in my opinion. I loved the jabs at the 70's, I didn't find them cliché at all. There was absolutely no slapstick comedy in the entire film. Unless were talking about the high end of slapstick, I really don't enjoy that style of comedy. I also like black comedy a bit, and I guess you could say this was close to a black comedy. The plot involves around the drama of a new co-captain arriving, who is a woman, Liv Tyler. The story unfolds from there mixing in a futuristic, but yet so backwards in the 70's feel. As social problems haven't much changed since the 70's. We can find this humorous because we live in the year 2014. Anyways take a look if your in a calm relaxing mood, for a light but highly intelligent 'thinkers' comedy, not much else can be said without spoiling the suspension and comedy of the film.

Director Jack Plotnick has created a dead-on tribute to the sci-fi future envisioned in the 70's, and assembled a charming (and flawed) group to populate its curved white hallways. Well played by the entire cast, especially Liv Tyler with her usual understated intensity, Matt Bomer as a stand-up guy in a bad marriage, Patrick Wilson delivering a deadpan sexism worthy of Ron Burgundy, and a heartbreakingly luminous and unmannered performance by child actor Kylie Rogers. For good measure, throw in some wonderful running gags (a lunatic robotic psychiatrist), off-the-charts great art direction and costume design. If you remember the domes and droids of "Silent Running" fondly, you won't be disappointed.