Jupiter Ascending

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Jupiter Ascending is available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Stan, and in the UK on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video right now. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 7,154 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Channing Tatum leads a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Jupiter Ascending arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Jupiter Ascending treats its concept seriously enough to follow it all the way through. In a universe where human genetic material is the most precious commodity, an impoverished young Earth woman becomes the key to strategic maneuvers and internal strife within a powerful dynasty… Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis lead a cast that keeps the bigger ideas grounded in something human. It was released in 2015. The rules of Jupiter Ascending's world are consistent enough that the big swings never feel like cheating. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Jupiter Ascending is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Watch for Channing Tatum in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.