Black Mirror – Beyond the Sea – Review
Director: John Crowley
Writer: Charlie Brooker (Screenplay)
Cast
- Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)
- Josh Harnett (Operation Fortune)
- Kata Mara (The Martian)
- Rory Culkin (Scream 4)
Plot: In an alternative 1969, two men on a perilous high-tech mission wrestle with the consequences of an unimaginable tragedy.
Runtime: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Black Mirror – Beyond the Sea starts as we meet family men David (Hartnett) and Cliff (Paul). However, they are both on a mission in space, where they can spend time with their families between objectives. When David and his family get attacked by a cult against the machine beings left on Earth.
The consequences leave David trapped in space for the remaining part of the mission, while Cliff is left torn between supporting his friend and making sure his own family is protected.
Verdict on Black Mirror – Beyond the Sea
Black Mirror – Beyond the Sea follows two astronauts that have robots back on Earth they can live through during their missions. When one of the robots and the astronaut’s family are killed, the other one is left with a difficult choice.
This is a disturbing alternative reality following the consequences someone lives through after a tragic murder. It uses the isolation from the world to show the side effects causing changes, while a unique relationship unfolds between the two astronauts. This does have an interesting subject matter and one that could have been played differently. It seems to be filled with a lot more misdirection and leaves us with a bitter taste by the end.
Aaron Paul is great in what at times becomes a dualling role. Josh Hartnett gives us a strong performance too. I personally would have liked more from one side of the story that we just seem to leave behind early on. Even if the story manages to create an uneasy tension throughout everything unfolding.
Where to Watch: Black Mirror – Beyond the Sea is available on Netflix now.
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Titanic Voyage 2022Final Thoughts – Black Mirror – Beyond the Sea is filled with uneasy tension throughout.
