The Last Days on Mars (2013) movie poster

The Last Days on Mars (2013)

"The search for life is about to end."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 32% (RT: 18%, MC: 46) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Science FictionThrillerHorror

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Director
Ruairi Robinson
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
Belgium, Ireland, United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.5/10 (897 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
18%
Metacritic
46
Cast
Liev Schreiber as Vincent Campbell
Elias Koteas as Charles Brunel
Romola Garai as Rebecca Lane
Olivia Williams as Kim Aldrich
Johnny Harris as Robert Irwin
Goran Kostić as Marko Petrovic
Tom Cullen as Richard Harrington
Yusra Warsama as Lauren Dalby
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 897 votes. Critics scored it lower at 32%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
On the last day of the first manned mission to Mars, a crew member of Tantalus Base believes he has made an astounding discovery – fossilized evidence of bacterial life. Unwilling to let the relief crew claim all the glory, he disobeys orders to pack up and goes out on an unauthorized expedition to collect further samples. But a routine excavation turns to disaster when the porous ground collapses and he falls into a deep crevice. His devastated colleagues attempt to recover his body. However, when another vanishes, they start to suspect that the life-form they have discovered is not without danger. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Liev Schreiber spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of The Last Days on Mars, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Last Days on Mars is a 2013 science fiction, thriller, horror film directed by Ruairi Robinson. On the last day of the first manned mission to Mars, a crew member of Tantalus Base believes he has made an astounding discovery – fossilized evidence of bacterial life. Unwilling to let the relief crew claim all the glory, he disobeys orders to pack up and goes out on an unauthorized expedition to collect further samples.

But a routine excavation turns to disaster when the porous ground collapses and he falls into a deep crevice. His devastated colleagues attempt to recover his body. However, when another vanishes, they start to suspect that the life-form they have discovered is not without danger.

The film has been rated by 897 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a science fiction film, The Last Days on Mars delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Last Days on Mars (2013) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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