Long Distance
Directed by Will Speck, Josh Gordon5.751%
After crash-landing on an alien planet, an asteroid miner must contend with the challenges of his new surroundings, while making his way across the harsh terrain to the only other survivor – a woman who is trapped in her escape pod.
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- RichyE2d agoDistant follows an asteroid miner stranded on an alien planet after a crash. With limited oxygen and hostile terrain, he must navigate the unknown to survive—and possibly connect with another survivor. While the premise is familiar, the film adds a fresh emotional layer through its character-driven storytelling and visual design. ✅ Pros Strong Lead Performance: Anthony Ramos brings charm and vulnerability to the role, making the survival stakes feel personal. Visual World-Building: The alien planet is beautifully rendered, with imaginative landscapes and eerie atmospheric effects. Tight Runtime: At around 90 minutes, the film maintains a brisk pace without unnecessary filler. Emotional Core: The story balances sci-fi thrills with human connection, offering more than just action. ❌ Cons Predictable Plot Beats: The survival narrative follows familiar tropes, which may feel derivative to seasoned sci-fi fans. Limited Character Depth: Supporting characters, especially Naomi Scott’s role, could have used more development. Minimal World Context: The film drops viewers into its universe with little exposition, which may leave some questions unanswered. Tone Shifts: Occasional comedic moments clash with the otherwise serious tone, creating uneven emotional pacing. 🏁 Final Verdict Distant is a visually engaging, emotionally resonant sci-fi survival story that’s easy to digest and enjoyable, even if it doesn’t break new ground. It’s perfect for fans of The Martian or Love and Monsters who want a quick, heartfelt adventure in space.
- Scott SmithJuly 26, 2025This movie is good. Not great, not horrible. Good effects, the acting is believable, a simple but good story, and creepy creatures. A little humor here and there, a couple decent jump scares. If you enjoy space sci-fi movies, this is worthy of your time.
- DadJuly 24, 2025A love story develops on a different planet, why not. Just enough drama to make you wanna see how it turns out
- Johan PotgieterJuly 17, 2025Had some nice jump scares. The story is a bit thin but enjoyable. No classic but very watchable.
- ahwooNovember 6, 2024Worth the watch. Good script, not too much depth. Decent SFX
- Toronto122July 8, 2025This was a surprise find. Not sure why it was shelved for 3 years before it was released. By no means among the sci fi greats, but still a very decent movie.
- AcemanMarch 17, 2025I quite enjoyed this.
- Kevin WardJuly 1, 2025Have had this oft delayed project on my radar for a long time. Naomi Scott, Anthony Ramos, Zachary Quinto, and Kristofer Hivju in a sci-fi thriller. And it’s pretty decent. It’s very similar to the likes of 65, and After Earth (I know, I know. Impossibly high praise). I do think this is marginally better than those films, but I’m kind of a sucker for Alien monster films. There’s not much to the plot. Anthony Ramos’s character crash lands on an alien planet and has to traverse the hostile environment to reach Naomi Scott’s character, Naomi. He doesn’t have much at his disposal aside from a dwindling air supply and an AI assistant, L.E.O.N.A.R.D. voiced by Zachary Quinto. The film despite it’s efforts to be frequently funny, really only succeeds at being mildly humorous. I was expecting pretty low budget effects, but I have to say I thought the film looked good, monsters and all. I have no idea what the budget actually was. My biggest complaint is that for two-thirds of movie, Naomi Scott’s not on screen. She’s only present over comms with Ramos. Ramos is good in lead, but the film had a little more life injected once he’s finally able to interact with her on screen. It’s light on characterization aside from a couple very brief allusions to Ramos’s life before his journey. Even that element doesn’t have much consequence. This is pretty much just a pure sci-fi alien monster movie and with that I was definitely entertained. That Ja Rule gag is wild. Haven’t heard that name since Fyre Island.
- KennyBarrozJune 13, 2025DISTANT keeps things simple. It’s less about big twists or deep themes and more about the journey and interactions. The chemistry between Ramos and Naomi Scott (as the voice of Naomi) builds toward a satisfying, if predictable, resolution. In the end, Distant doesn’t aim to be profound. It’s a breezy, modestly entertaining film that offers laughs, light suspense, and a touch of heart. Perfect for those who enjoy sci-fi without the heavy existential weight. A fun, easygoing survival tale with charm and humor, if not much depth.
- EcoSyncApril 30, 2025It was entertaining
- Dylon JonesApril 9, 2025Great movie wish there was an epilogue
- Teddy DaBearMarch 20, 2025Not great but not totally bad. It had some comedic scenes in the first half but it wasn't funny throughout the run.
- DreMarch 2, 2025Too generic. Another movie where they make the male stupid, emotional and nervous
- Tony BrownJanuary 5, 2025Brilliant
- StankssOctober 26, 2024Absolutely fantastic move! Great humor and likable characters
