Road to Mars (2017) User Reviews

Tries to go somewhere, but doesn't make it easy for every movie-goer

[durtalique · 6/10 · 14 December 2017]

I'll get this out of the way: It was about euthanasia and the feelings associated with it. (IMHO)

BEGIN SPOILERS: The movie presents the premise through a journey. It starts with the protagonist yearning to be free and go out of the hospital, back to her past life. She makes the clear purpose to burn bridges and get to her final destination to die. Her friend represents her family and people close to her that don't want to let her die.

What about the dude? Well, he's a clean slate of contemplation. He's the outsider looking in. He tries to help both of the girls coping with death and letting go, enjoying just the present. END SPOILERS:

I believe that the movie is quite slow-paced and can make most people anxious or feeling that nothing is going on. And I agree. It does feel quite stretched. Camila Sodi's performance seems quite limited; and her "norteña" accent can be distracting. Luis Gerardo performs ok, but the role wasn't all that difficult for someone with his experience. That leaves us with Tessa's performance, which is the best among the three.

A well paced indie kind of story for exquisite viewers

[varijocol · 7/10 · 12 August 2018]

I loved it. It's an interesting friendship story with splendid characters who portray both characteristics of an indie film: raw inspirational settings and original profiles. It's an uncommon but unconventional subject for a latin film.

There is only one cool thing about this movie: the location

[ldanielalducin · 1/10 · 7 December 2017]

I do not know who thought this movie was a good idea, it is terrible. It does not have a good story, it does not have a good cast, it does not have great music, the only cool thing about this movie are the locations, awesome Mexican paradises.

Being honest I just went to the cinema cause this was a Mexican movie so I wanted to help the cinema industry in the country but how can we support it if you deliver really poor content like this.

I do not know who your target was but certainly it was not made for cinema lovers. Also the movie is tagged as Sci-Fi, come on ... maybe it just for the title because in the movie everything is a joke.

I am really disappointed of this movie, sad but true.

Wasted Time

[hugo-48257 · 2/10 · 17 August 2018]

Bad story, bad acting. The places are awesome but really ,this movie is a waste of time and money

Best Mexican Film in these last years so far

[guapo_andres · 10/10 · 18 August 2018]

Seriously, you need to watch this charming, sweet and lovely Sci-Fi Road Trip film about 2 girls, one of them sick that make this journey around Baja California to the special place, but they have to meet Mark, a guy who says he is an Alien and the world is gonna finish. With a really good cast, good script and well photography & plus that final twist, this movie shows us that mexican films can still be good

Comedy that brings heavy thoughts to bare

[BogotaBoy · 9/10 · 25 October 2022]

I was browsing new cable TV features and ran across this gem.

I got fascinated by its story and good filming and cinematography and likeable characters. I won't spoil it but loved the unconventional ending that really tops it all off.

I was surprised at so few reviews so I had to stick with it to fill in a Gap good or bad but definitely good! I will definitely catch it again with my Latina wife who is usually skeptical of both sci-fi and Mexican movies. I will update this review when I get her reaction to the entire thing.

I will have to look for more products by the principals and director.

Amazing film, refreshing, captivating

[Analy_moviecritic · 10/10 · 10 October 2021]

This film is definitely different than most Mexican films, in the best way.

It is not a typical romantic comedy or a full sci-fi, or a drama, but a mixture of everything and even involving a huge psychological factor- the loss of reality and its (surprisingly) positive effects in a world in extreme need of novelty, hope and fiction.

This film is definitely for a more knowledgeable and philosophical audience than most.

It is genius the way they portray the characters and leave it to the expectation to decide how much is real and how much is not.

This road trip merged with reality magic film shows different aspects to ponder about such as life and death, love, friendship and, most importantly, the importance of living in the present.

Photography is impressive, natural lighting prevailing throughout the whole film.

The soundtrack is pure gold as well, meaningful yet laid back, showing the mood in each moment of the film.

Definitely would do a standing ovation to the actor who plays Mark. If you happen to know someone who is rather spacey (no pun intended) and/or somewhat neurodivergent, then you will know his acting is right on point.

An excellent movie to watch when you need to remember to live the moment and the magic of hope.