The Midnight Sky

It reviews better than it plays — admired more than it is enjoyed.

• “The Midnight Sky only looks like a disaster film. Slyly, and by misdirection that cleverly conceals its true intent until the poignant end, it reveals itself to be a story of regret over a lost opportunity for connection.”

  Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post · 100

• “The Midnight Sky is a waking dream that keeps you in its grips.”

  Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times · 100

• “The hiccups resulting from the back-and-forth switches between two disconnected stories are no more than a minor irritant when one considers the wider scope. In making this film, Clooney has accomplished something rare and unusual in today’s cinema – an epic science fiction motion picture that focuses on characters and ideas.”

  James Berardinelli, ReelViews · 88

• “Shifting with grace and narrative equilibrium between the Arctic and a mission returning from Jupiter, this is a desolate elegy for a diseased planet and a prayer for the creation of life elsewhere in the universe. Flanked by a strong supporting cast, Clooney delivers a thoughtful reflection on the toll of environmental devastation.”

  David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter · 80

• “Set pieces . . . are thrilling and judiciously spaced. The performances Clooney draws out are even better.”

  Simran Hans, The Observer (UK) · 80