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Another Earth

Another Earth

2011
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 32m
On the night of the discovery of a duplicate planet in the solar system, an ambitious young student and an accomplished composer cross paths in a tragic accident. (imdb)
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Another Earth

2011
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 32m
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Rated 27 Nov 2011
1
4th
This movie is offensively stupid. Fuck Mike Cahill and Brit Marling for writing this. Fuck the slow motion shots, fuck the blue color palette, fuck the singing saw, fuck the stupid fucking sci-fi doppelganger elements, fuck the absurd relationship that develops midway through the movie and fuck the ending. Watch Melancholia instead.
Rated 15 Mar 2022
63
43rd
Here's a hypothetical for you: What if this was better?
Rated 10 May 2013
35
19th
Numerous flaws, however I look forward to the sequel, in which the bereaved husband and father engages in a series of closely-matched battles with his doppelgänger (who turns out to be an evil version of himself) in order to take rightful possession of his alternate family (who, fortunately, turn out to be even better than his original family).
Rated 07 Feb 2012
83
94th
One of those "there are many things to say about this but much more better not to say them anyway" movies. A classy, philosophical sci-fi.
Rated 12 Jan 2013
90
98th
Amazing film, great acting and a powerful story. Beautiful soundtrack and some thought-provoking scenes. Rather light on the sci-fi elements but that doesn't hurt the film at all. Ending is brilliant but you'll have to see for yourself. Highly recommended, especially if you go in with an open mind.
Rated 11 Apr 2013
36
2nd
Everywhere you look, synopsis' for this movie say "discovery" of another Earth, like it had been sitting up there, a big blueberry in the sky for millions of years and nobody noticed. Some guy looks up one day and points, "Dude, what's that?" "Dear god, it's another Earth!" Maybe next time Cahill can think up a plot that couldn't have been bettered by a toddler.
Rated 15 Nov 2011
77
75th
Slow, dreamlike, and absolutely beautiful - "soft" sci-fi where even with alternative planets and space travel, it's still all about two people and who they might have been and might still be. It's not Solyaris, but it might just be this year's Moon.
Rated 31 Oct 2011
14
7th
ahhahahhahaaahhhhuuuhghggh
Rated 09 Nov 2011
80
67th
The strengths of this are a neat idea of a duplicate Earth (fuck logic -- it's used to examine guilt and redemption and whatnot), a strong performance by Brit Marling, and pretty solid music. It also has a wonderful little ending shot to tie it all up. The drama is handled well. It was never boring.
Rated 05 Jun 2012
30
6th
Don't be fooled into watching this, just because it sounds like a good sci-fi (like I did). It's 99.99% drama... and a boring one of its kind too.
Rated 22 Aug 2011
80
71st
A quiet tale of guilt, accompanied by a unique poetic motif standing for all human uncertainty hovering in the sky above. A lot is done with very little here; the settings and performers are sparse, but they all serve a definite and meaningful purpose. The use of the duplicate Earth in the background is very frequent, but somehow never feels overused. It's such a perfect symbol that serves the capacity of this medium to its fullest. The ending is the best I've seen in many years.
Rated 30 Oct 2011
73
51st
A pretty good movie about guilt and redemption, nicely executed for the most part. As the movie progresses you start feeling more and more for the protagonist(s). However the secondary science fiction story (which isn't exactly believable) offers a possible happy ending and enough ambiguity to possibly spoil the whole point of the movie. Well, you'll just have to see it to figure it out for yourself I guess.
Rated 14 Sep 2012
10
2nd
Guys (and girls) this is not Sci-fi, it's just drama, and not a good one at that. Totally didn't work for me. And it doesn't get its facts straight. The first human (Gagarin) was in space ONE ORBIT. Not one month to ... (spoiler).
Rated 27 Nov 2011
2
15th
Atrocious and cringe-inducing from start to finish. The main character is also the most unsympathetic and unlikeable protagonist in recent memory. "Yeah, ran over your family. Wanna fuck?"
Rated 29 Aug 2012
85
78th
You'll find here a lot of subtlety in the vein of Kieslowski (you could see even more direct inspirations story-wise with Double Life of Veronique and Blue). And I'd rather call it magic realism than SF. The story isn't very elaborate. It's more-or-less only an extended metaphor. Fortunately, Brit Marling is heart-breakingly lovely enough to carry it through.
Rated 29 Jul 2014
60
30th
They forgot the sci and the fi in this. Bar sparking some philosophical discussions (and not much of that) the other Earth could have been eliminated entirely and you'd basically have the same movie. Probably would have been better for it.
Rated 21 Aug 2011
86
85th
Cahill's and Marling's debut (or, to paraphrase Marling, this opportunity to create acting work for herself) makes use of cinéma vérité techniques to tell a human story with a sci-fi backdrop similar to Cloverfield or Primer. It's easy to deride this movie for what it's not, but what it is is a drama about remorse, coping with the unforgivable, and what it is to face oneself. The cinematography is gorgeous, lingering on all the right moments, and the score heightens the constant tension well.
Rated 31 May 2012
79
30th
This wasn't half-bad! Marling is an excellent actor and Cahill's work is interesting and done right! Another Earth is somewhat thought provoking and short. Worth a watch if you haven't seen it yet!
Rated 03 Aug 2012
40
4th
Oooooo...it must be art? Far too cute and clever for even itself.
Rated 23 Nov 2011
62
17th
A great premise ruined by an execution that simply did not ring true. Only a young scriptwriter with absolutely no life experience could write characters that would behave in this way. And making everything blue in post does not substitute for cinematography. Disappointing because I really wanted to like this.
Rated 14 Feb 2012
38
21st
It has 'art school project' written all over it. Fucking hipsters 'being creative', but in fact it's just a poorly executed (promising) idea. Cinematography, editing, acting looks and feels amateurish and cheap. There were a few lines in the film that really caught my attention (story of Russian cosmonaut), but those bits are ever so rare. Cahill still has a long way to go.
Rated 13 Aug 2021
85
73rd
There was a fantastic period when technology allowed indie filmmakers to make cool sci-fi films that were superior to their big-budget counterparts. This film was a perfect example; as we see a young woman trying to correct a wrong in a world that's being changed via its speculative premise. It's also great in how it presents just enough of the science to the audience. Still, it's a sad example of sexism that Britt Marling didn't get more work after its release. Highly recommended.
Rated 15 Dec 2012
62
53rd
It's a flawed, predictable after-crime/accident moral tale masked by an indie low-key sci-fi premise, but Brit Marling's haunting, pale and stoic presence on screen turns this into a philosophical speculation about an idea that hardly comes to our minds when we think about what is out there: what if, instead of other races, we just find alternate versions of ourselves? Good, but also struggling film -- and there Fringe episodes which are better than this.
Rated 20 Nov 2011
78
79th
Well directed and well acted. Brit Marling was a good choice for the lead. Despite not much happened in the main plot, the substantial power of the story was loaded into the never reached another Earth. It was thing they talked about and it was all the time in the reach of the hand. Very powerful inner science fiction story indeed. The end was a nice touch.
Rated 03 Nov 2011
98
85th
Another Earth has such a unique and interesting story, which does not happen to often these days with so many remakes and unoriginal films being made. The film deals with many human emotions, revenge, lust, gluttony, but also has just enough sci-fi to keep you guessing throughout the film. Both of the story lines blend together perfectly, and the conclusion will you leave you speechless. Another Earth is a one of a kind.
Rated 05 Mar 2013
80
78th
A compellingly poetic take on guilt and the desire to start over, effectively utilizing a science fiction concept as a springboard for its thematic explorations.
Rated 27 Feb 2020
65
62nd
Marling shows her talent with Another Earth, a film that is more about a woman's guilt, grief and penance than it is about a duplicate planet. The SF elements are used to further a philosophical discussion and thematic exploration of determinism and hope. Cahill's direction is raw and unpolished in places, leaving certain details vague, but effective in conveying an impending collision between the characters. Enjoyable but not exciting.
Rated 14 Nov 2011
67
56th
Compelling, even hypnotic in a low-key way. Ultimately doesn't mesh well enough with its sci-fi side plot to result in anything as powerful as was intended, but it's a reasonably effective, reasonably provocative indie examination of guilt, redemption...and the vastness of space.
Rated 12 Jan 2014
20
8th
This movie annoyed me with a ridiculous premise and heavy handed story telling. Music and plot is overly dramatic. While the moment to moment story is often engaging and worth watching, it is held together by a ridiculous unnecessary premise. They could have made a better movie based on reality since absolutely none of the nonsense was essential to the story. An example of just how easily a movie can go off track by idiotic plot contrivances and/or marketing gimmicks.
Rated 12 Jan 2015
73
60th
A great example of how to make a science fiction film with almost no budget. Course, I'd argue that it's not a science fiction film at all.
Rated 29 Dec 2012
67
57th
Was really impressed with Cahill and Marling's work.
Rated 16 Aug 2016
83
81st
A really thoughtful and melancholy film. It's a science-fiction concept, but I think the movie has a a lot of sincerity and emotional honesty. Among Brit Marling's best work as an actor and a writer. As well as William Mapother. Mapother may be best known from Lost and as "Tom Cruise's cousin," but he really does well here.
Rated 22 Feb 2012
60
46th
Interesting concept. Not executed well.
Rated 01 Dec 2013
80
58th
A very adequate science fiction that emotionally and brilliantly satisfying. its very much well-grounded and its also depressing.the plot was lumbering all around that it took a long time to reach the dramatic boiling point.though in the process,there were some ambitious,yet low key visual novelty and memorable quote that both element almost felt poetic. Along with Brit Marling impeccable presence,"Another Earth" is a sheer of slow,but mesmerizing piece of melancholic drama.
Rated 04 Jun 2015
85
81st
Understated but utterly compelling drama pic, neatly written and with fantastic performances from the leads - this is the kind of thoughtful, moving film that I wish we would see more of. The real trick of Cahill and Marling's screenplay is to let the other-world backdrop give the film extra room to breathe above and beyond the taut emotion of its characters. They are forced to reflect on their situation and we are given the time and space to do that ourselves. Highly recommended.
Rated 08 Apr 2012
80
84th
Uses its clearly limited budget very well. Marling's lead performance is excellent, & although her odd-couple relationship with Mapother's character is compelling, it is slightly underdeveloped. Visually "Another Earth" is nice too, with images of 'Earth Two' used very effectively. The sci-fi elements take a back seat to the central relationship, but both elements marry together well. Some scenes don't quite work, others however are really brilliant, including a supurb final scene.
Rated 28 Jan 2013
65
22nd
Way too navel-gazy and plodding. Kind of like watching an acting class.
Rated 01 Mar 2012
80
88th
Cahill and Marling are two to definately watch in the future. Really liked the fact that the existence of Earth 2 (great name by the way) merely served as background for the more interesting guilt-filled storyline.
Rated 08 Nov 2014
85
82nd
The mood gets pretty bleak at times, but i liked the story (even though it doesn't have much to do with the title and how it's advertised in the trailer). And Brit Marling is a revelation !
Rated 21 Apr 2012
79
54th
Impressive, raw, engaging, but fails to make me feel anything but confused by the final frame.
Rated 28 May 2013
70
20th
If you expect this to be Solaris (as I did) or Moon or Primer you are going to be disappointed (as I was). Tamp your expectations way down, accept the sci-fi elements as merely incidental, and you've got yourself a good little indie movie.
Rated 30 Oct 2011
80
63rd
A light film, lacking substance...but makes up for it with a fantastic ending shot.
Rated 04 Nov 2016
50
10th
Some parts were cool and the main idea is pretty interesting, but I cringed way to much to fully enjoy it
Rated 16 Nov 2011
75
68th
Thanks to this movie I started to think about meeting an identical version of myself. And then I felt really depressed.
Rated 22 Aug 2012
80
57th
A touching drama/romance/sci-fi movie co-written/produced/starring Brit Marling who was a graduate of Georgetown University as an economics major. This film was nothing like I expected. It has a very slow pace but has some really beautiful moments in it and it also has some really dry moments. Brit Marling was stunning in this though and I really hope she keeps doing movies because she is very interesting to watch, she just captivates you. An interesting concept done pretty well.
Rated 20 Dec 2012
73
66th
Ending got me all puzzled and wondering. Feels filosofical, which, in my opinion, is the meaning of this film.
Rated 29 Dec 2011
56
62nd
ANOTHER INDIE, more like.
Rated 22 Apr 2012
87
84th
You should see this movie, now.
Rated 24 Jan 2013
86
77th
Ambitious and intelligent sci-fi. In a genre where most filmmakers, even independent ones, thrive for bigger and bigger budgets, Cahill tells an intimate and powerful tales with absolutely low-key production values.
Rated 04 Nov 2013
40
6th
Not a good influence on moving pictures. Still photos, sure, but not films.
Rated 22 Nov 2013
62
9th
Spoiler Alert - What really soured the movie for me was the totally unneeded romantic connection between the student and the composer. Movie makers need to somehow learn to keep love out of movies and just focus on the main storyline sometimes. The movie is sort of hollow - it promises a lot in the beginning but hardly delivers.
Rated 16 Oct 2012
80
35th
Seemed like a lot of wasted potential here since the it didn't really delve into the more interesting ramifications of having a second Earth.
Rated 20 Aug 2014
80
85th
A quiet tale of remorse played out against a science fiction backdrop.
Rated 02 Nov 2011
5
30th
Looking at all the possibilities you have with such a story the writers made an effort it seems to make it boring
Rated 20 Feb 2012
40
19th
Mike Cahill might be a director to watch and his actors are capable enough but the film is poorly paced. The sci-fi element disappointingly turns out to be not much more than a ploy to market an otherwise stale dramatic premise.
Rated 03 Sep 2011
60
31st
a strong first effort by the two young filmmakers, but the humorless, mopey beginning makes it hard to feel for the main character for quite some time. Once the two leads start developing there relationship together, the film starts to take off.
Rated 03 Oct 2011
88
80th
I've gotta hand it to this movie, it's stayed with me since I saw it two months back. It seems to have a penchant for subverting expectations. The sci-fi elements of it work well with the (much more predominant) dramatic elements. It reminds me of an indie version of Gattaca, in a certain sense.
Rated 08 Dec 2011
60
63rd
Okay
Rated 04 Sep 2011
7
84th
Damn, this is what indie sci-fi is all about. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on Brit Marling's career from here on.
Rated 17 May 2012
62
47th
It's not bad, but it never really comes together like it could have because of unneeded heavy handedness.
Rated 09 Feb 2013
4
87th
I'd definitely go.
Rated 22 Aug 2018
72
57th
Interesting concept, but I wanted to know more about the other Earth
Rated 04 Aug 2019
75
49th
"... But maybe the most mysterious of all is neither the small nor the large. It's us, up close. Could we even recognize ourselves? And if we did, would we know ourselves? What would we say to ourselves? What would we learn from ourselves? What would we really like to see if we could stand outside ourselves and look at us?"
Rated 05 Jan 2017
65
72nd
I love to believe that the second Earth was strictly a metaphor in the hearts and minds of people in need of redemption, as otherwise some of the plot points would appear underwritten. Brit Marling is shockingly beautiful. Great metaphors sent in a memorable way - the film was beautiful despite the handheld camera - and through the few golden moments that tied it together nicely as a heartfelt piece of art, it left a heart-wrenching emotion and kept me at the edge of my seat throughout.
Rated 04 Jul 2012
50
12th
A rather illogical series of events and meanders here and there without a solid focus. The twist at the conclusion doesn't contribute to the film and it seems to be there just for the sake of it.
Rated 29 Jul 2016
77
51st
A very fascinating drama, you won't get bored. Very thrilling towards the end. Ending is also good and surprising. However, I don't like the false hope it promised, there is no another earth in here that will change things.
Rated 07 May 2016
60
58th
eng; [another earth]; das leben einer junge frau mit hohen ambitionen gerät aus den fugen, als sie durch einen autounfall mehrere menschen tötet - doch ein exaktes dublikat der erde erscheint im sonnensystem und verheißt neues.;
Rated 16 Sep 2011
48
15th
A unique visual sense does not overcome empty characterization, laughable dialogue, and some really terrible performances (especially by the lead male).
Rated 30 Oct 2011
8
55th
I really liked most of this movie. The aftermath of a tragic event is handled believably and sensitively with even a bit of Eastern philosophy thrown in. Unfortunately, because this is nominally science fiction, the film gets to have a nice and tidy science fiction resolution which ultimately feels a cheat. It also contains a final ambiguous shot that lets you know that everyone doesn't live happily ever after--or do they? I really couldn't tell.
Rated 12 Nov 2011
80
85th
i don't care. i loved it.
Rated 26 Jun 2012
7
29th
I really loved some of the ideas in this one, like the idea of a mirrored Earth and the way the world at large was reacting to it. Weak acting from the female lead and a little bit of hokeyness (Wise Sage Indian Janitor) bumps this one down a bit, however.
Rated 31 Oct 2014
75
59th
Chameleon face on lead role, she was great. Story itself oscillated between too heavy and too light. Love how the sci-fi is backgrounded to the same extent that family is backgrounded -- here are the things that the lead cannot relate to, family, earth, here is the thing which might solve that, the other guy and playing as his family, another earth. Reminded me of Melancholia, symbolic use of sci fi elements to describe inner mental/emotional being.
Rated 20 Sep 2012
80
47th
It wants to be a thoughtful sci-fi, but it isn't, really. Worth watching, certainly.
Rated 03 Feb 2014
90
64th
Slow and brooding throughout which let's the movie suffer in the middle but a decent build up to the end that will open lots of questions.
Rated 17 Jun 2012
70
43rd
A very strange movie. It is captivating with its deeply depressing plot, but confusing and almost nonsensical. Still, it leaves a lasting impression.
Rated 15 Dec 2011
71
54th
I really liked the ending of the film. It gave the film the an extra philosofic touch, which had a great impact on the whole experience in the aftermath of the film.
Rated 04 Aug 2011
80
80th
The sci-fi here is only superficial. It's a movie about innovative ways to deal with the unforgivable.
Rated 28 Dec 2011
80
79th
Fans of Solaris and beautiful women look no further! Though not quite the same as the aforementioned film, it offers a similar tone in atmosphere in which there's a fairly straightforward plot but set against a sci-fi back drop. At times a little slow but never boring. Brit Marling manages to shine throughout and takes Another Earth to new heights (pardon the pun). She is definitely one to watch (and I'm not just taking about future projects of hers, wowzers!).
Rated 09 Dec 2011
66
58th
Bilim kurgu ogesini fon yapmis olmasina ragmen aslinda travmatik bir film.
Rated 21 Jan 2012
89
49th
This is not an alien movie/science fiction per se. That is just something in the background to carry the movie. It's a story of something tragic and real, and how one deals with something that could be so unforgettable. The science fiction portion was just a "happily ever after" piece to a dilemma that could really never be fixed. This a a drama piece, and one done quite well with a low budget. If you like drama, this would be a likable movie for you.
Rated 31 Jul 2011
70
34th
This movie needed twice as much thematically dense science fiction and none of the amateur hour 21 Grams rehash. In better hands this could have been something great.
Rated 13 Oct 2011
25
61st
"A resolutely small parable of grief that often feels menaced by its big-idea concept." - Jesse Cataldo
Rated 09 Jan 2012
70
44th
This film doesn't use either of it's plot devices all that well.What made this an somewhat interesting film is the scenes between the young woman and the man who's life she shattered.Other then that this was pretty much a typical indie drama that while it didn't bring much to the table is interesting enough to watch at least once.
Rated 10 Jun 2012
64
22nd
A bit too silly for a movie that takes it's self so god damn seriously.
Rated 10 Jan 2012
5
3rd
Right when the movie may become good it ends. Very disappointing!
Rated 23 Jul 2012
90
56th
A nice drama. Not much talking goes on, which to me is a plus if, and only if, the characters are expressive and the photography is done right. I liked this movie, thus, needless to say that my criteria were met. Brit Marling is so sweet.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
80
77th
Don't compare this to After Earth, please. Because it is a good movie, with interesting questions asked and not answered 100%.
Rated 01 Dec 2014
3
12th
What a waste. Could have been something, has an interesting concept, builds up some strong drama, and then goes nowhere. Disappointment.
Rated 19 May 2013
90
95th
Top badass moment? It features a new planet. It's like Earth. Exactly like Earth. If that's not badass enough for you then I don't know what is. This is a profoundly slow and sad film, (despite its vague attempt to end with a moment of hope). It’s also an excellent illustration of the Sex Pistols’ lyric, “a second of your life, ruined for life”. That’s probably why I like it so much; very realistic. Awful trailer though, as it gives away the plot. No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 02 Oct 2015
55
37th
Entertainment: 3.5/4. Spirit: 1/3. Sustainability: 1/3
Rated 30 Oct 2011
30
13th
Pseudo pseudo.
Rated 05 Nov 2011
80
66th
I think I liked the premise of the movie more than I liked the movie itself, but it was a great indie film, especially for the sci-fi genre. I look forward to more from both Cahill and Marling.
Rated 19 Dec 2011
67
23rd
It's shivering with possibilities, but it's terribly shot, childishly edited, and the dialogue just doesn't have what it takes.
Rated 02 Jun 2012
75
56th
Atmospheric indie that manages to make an effective psychological metaphor out of a stock sci-fi setup. Still, although it's better and more disciplilned than Lars von Trier's Melancholia, there's not much drama here.
Rated 30 Sep 2015
74
74th
30.9.15(+)
Rated 22 May 2012
90
85th
The best sci-fi movies are barely sci-fi movies at all. They ignore the science. Another Earth just took this to the next level.
Rated 18 Aug 2013
72
45th
Too slow for its own goods at times, but overall a good movie with a great ending.
Rated 30 Nov 2011
77
51st
Insanely contrived yet oddly watchable. It's a very open film that allows you to explore the emotions of the characters and the mostly well-integrated "Earth 2" plot. Thought-provoking and affecting when it's not so artificial.
Rated 11 Nov 2011
73
47th
is this a new genre: 'severely depressed girl under a sky with a strange planet'?? interesting story with a sci-fi touch...more watchable, indie version of Melancholia...
Rated 09 Jan 2012
68
32nd
I really dislike the visual style and cinematographic choices for this movie, which I believe is not all due to lack of money. It's a decent drama and some scenes were suspenseful and others made me care about the young student, a fantastic performance by Brit Marling. The whole subplot with the blind man is kind of ridiculous and almost becomes laughable as the movie tries to get the viewer emotionally invested in that despite it not being earned.

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