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The Aeronauts
The Aeronauts

6.8

The Aeronauts

PG-13·2019·100m

Summary

In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. While breaking records and advancing scientific discovery, their voyage to the very edge of existence helps the unlikely pair find their place in the world they have left far below them. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a fight for survival.

Crew

Director, Story

Tom Harper

Book

Richard Holmes

Screenplay, Story

Jack Thorne

Reviews

maketheSWITCH

maketheSWITCH

January 10, 2020

8

There's little groundbreaking about 'The Aeronauts', but that isn't to diminish what an excellent and genuinely thrilling experience it is. At its best, it's 'Gravity' in a hot air balloon, a nail-biting and awe-inspiring adventure of human beings pitted against the ferocity of the elements. Tom Harper has done a sterling job elevating Jack Thorne's screenplay and imbuing it with tremendous tension. Even with its faults, 'The Aeronauts' knows exactly what kind of film it needs to be and does so with great aplomb. If you can see it on the big screen, don't miss the chance. Those set pieces deserve to be seen on as big a screen as possible. - Daniel Lammin

Read Daniel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-aeronauts-a-thrilling-adventure-on-the-edge-of-the-sky

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$40,000,000.00

Revenue:

$3,485,251.00

Keywords

cloud
hot air balloon
biography
aeronautics
19th century