Positives of the Movies Followed

¶ … positives of the movies followed by a candid examination of the weaknesses. The first positive element of the movie was the narration by Whoppi Goldberg. Whoppi is not one of my favorite artiste but I find her performance in this piece worthy of mention. Through her narration the movie is made fresher and more enjoyable, it is very much like adding a bit of lime juice to a dish it freshens it up a bit. Even though her voice is a bit raspy it complements the smooth journey through the various constellations quite well. It was as though the contrast between what she was saying and the moving images provided a natural connection. I however did not care for the use of the term "that's star power." My understanding of the intent is that it was supposed to be an ode to the movie; however I heard it as though it was an awful pun on Whoppi herself. That should really have found its place on the cutting room floor and not in the movie.

An additional value of the movie is that it has broad appeal to multiple ages of individuals. The young persons who view it will be awed by the vivid colors and the engaging sound. The movie score is enthralling as you listen you are sucked into the movie. That is unfortunately offset by the limited depth of the work. This is possibly my greatest critique of the work while there is excellent color and lively sound you do not get much depth. The script appears to be written for persons with limited intellect or imagination. The movie focuses on different stars and the life cycle of these heavenly bodies. Where the entire plot falls apart is that the subject is given superficial treatment. This is annoying because you would believe that at a museum you should be treated to greater depth beyond a light show. The images while awe inspiring and captivating are given superficial treatment. The movie is like eye candy but does little for the brain. That is probably the weakest point of the experience.

"Are we the only one's out there?" This was a pivotal question examined by the movie Hubble 3D. This question appears to be at the heart of the production of the movie. I however felt that between the action of the astronauts and the images from the telescope the question was lost. A question that is central to the construction of life on earth or at least the belief of life on other planets. Hubble 3D is however still very captivating.

The short running time while criticized by some is a great feature of the movie. Any longer and the audience would have been treated to the very mundane activities of the astronauts. The length is critical to making this movie work. It is short but not too short. You get the sense that the director is attempting to send a message about space and the tools that are available to look into space and peer into the unending universe.

The use of the astronauts to repair the telescope is an amazing commentary on the interaction of man and technology. I imagine that the intent is to suggest that by virtue of this interaction that ultimately man will conquer space. The challenges of working in space are highlighted but in a manner that suggests that the challenges are not insurmountable. Looking at the work of the Atlantis crew restores your confidence in the possibilities of human ingenuity.