"I.S.S.: Ariana DeBose's Sci-Fi Thriller Fails to Reach New Heights"
TL;DR
Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite's film "I.S.S." fails to capitalize on its space station setting and interesting premise, delivering a rote and reductive story with little character development. Despite strong performances, including Ariana DeBose's portrayal of a queer heroine, the film's characters make inexplicably poor decisions, leading to a frustrating viewing experience. While the film's aesthetics and visual effects impress, the lackluster narrative and character development ultimately leave "I.S.S." grounded.
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- I.S.S. Is a Visually Pleasing and Claustrophobic Space Thriller That Never Fully Soars Nerdist
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