Netflix’s astronaut drama starring Hilary Swank and Josh Charles is grounded by too many cliches.
“How many times have we almost died on this mission?”
The year is… actually, it’s never made clear whenAwaytakes place.
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(“Im calling from the moon!”
announces Emma during one of her many, many cell-phone chats with folks on Earth.)
that Emma continue her trek into the galaxys unforgiving void.
Diyah Pera/Netflix
From there,Awaysettles into its narrative pattern.
Something goes wrong on theAtlas, leaving the crew in grave danger.
What were putting her through is too much, frets Emma.
Correct, Commander Green.
Awayhas all the makings of an enjoyably corny space soap.
I know its overplayed, he murmurs, but I dont care.
Well, sir, does Netflix have an astronaut drama for you.Grade: C
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