A bewildering Netflix failure starring Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan centers on a man in, well, space.
The bereaved astronaut Jakub Prochazka, played by Adam Sandler in “Spaceman,” is currently speeding toward Jupiter in orderto investigate the enigmatic Chopra cloud, having traveled for 189 days. He looks like he might snap. The task at hand isn’t actually keeping him up at night on an aging spacecraft; rather, it’s the radio silence of his pregnant wife Lenka (Carey Mulligan).
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Director Johan Renck’s “Spaceman,” which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival, showcases a more subdued Adam Sandler as he delves into the sad boy space odyssey genre. Unlike films like “Ad Astra” and “First Man,” where stoic men use outer space as a means to avoid confronting personal tragedies, “Spaceman” takes a different approach. In this film, Jakub engages in a form of therapy with Hanus, discussing his difficult childhood and current insecurities in a reflective space setting that prioritizes empathy over grandeur.
The first half of “Spaceman” may feel like a tedious journey, as we are confined to the spacecraft’s cramped quarters. However, as Hanus delves into Jakub’s memories, the film gains momentum. The flashback sequences, shot from a spider’s perspective, offer a unique but somewhat limited view of Jakub’s inner turmoil. Despite the ethereal score’s attempt to elevate the space imagery, the visuals fall short, resembling more like purple sludge clouds than the awe-inspiring remnants of the galaxy’s creation. The dialogue, adapted from Jaroslav Kalfař’s novel, can feel repetitive at times, but eventually, the film finds its stride.
In this role, Sandler showcases a different side of his acting abilities, moving away from his usual loud and intense characters. His portrayal of Jakub highlights his talent for conveying raw emotion with subtlety. While initially surprising, Sandler’s nuanced performance adds depth to the character and the overall narrative.
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