By Robert Scucci | Being published
There is nothing more lonely than the deepest, darkest depths of outer space, especially when you are long years away from everything you love back on Planet Earth. 2019’s 3022 It pushes this simmering threat into new territory when the astronauts head to Jupiter’s moon, Europa, and learn that the world has been destroyed, meaning there is no way back home. A taut and intense sci-fi thriller that doubles as a survival thriller, 3022 Is the claustrophobic work, present in Paranoia that captures how this specific situation destroys the social order and the people who threaten to find out how to survive their mission, knowing now that they have a one-way ticket to Europa.
A thoughtful, low-budget entry that examines the human condition through the lens of long-term isolation, 3022 It works because of its strong leadership and their willingness to commit to the crack presented on the screen. Worrying but trustingly faithful, 3022 Searching for answers and solutions where there are none, and in this case, the journey is more important than the destination.
Crew at the base of the demolition
3022 Centers on crew members working on four engines: Captain John Laine (Omar EPPS), Engineer Jackie Miller (Kate Walsh), Doctor Richard Valin (Angus Richard Valin (Angus Macfadyen), and Crew Member Cosgrove). Five years into their mission to Europa One, the world’s first colony in the year 2190, Dr. Vallin arrives at the conclusion that the demented Crew will descend. As the rest of the crew come to terms with the fact that their missions are a success, says the ship’s chief organizer, they lose all radio contact with Earth.
Fearing the worst, Dr. Valin suspects there is no world to go back, putting the workers who are already wearing him in a very bad situation. They may be able to finish their job or return home and eventually run out of oxygen and supplies. Losing track of time entirely, the members of the Striving Crew live like this for what feels like forever, but it’s impossible to know how long they’ve been drifting through any communication.
On the verge of taking suicide pills to end their special mission, John and Jackie spot another spacecraft in the distance and pick up a group of Astronauts from the International Space Station in a limited space station.
Maybe the opponent is the Crew members we lose the way
Straight as it is 3022’s The thing is, I found myself losing interest from time to time because there was no obvious counterargument. Sure, the rest of ClewManders’ crews are more fleshed out, and the introductions of a third character add a level of drama and suspense to the scene, but there’s no evil at play here. There’s nothing wrong with that, but don’t expect an alien bet or a hostile slant.
A true decadence within 3022 It’s between the Crew members, who all share a common goal but don’t have the means or mental toughness to see it through. Jackie is sad about his lost family, John is tormented by night gates and members of Hallucinations, and the members of the Study Crew are looking out for their best interests, which creates tension, but the exact kind you don’t expect in an unprecedented situation.
They depend on their limitations
With its low budget, which is not publicly reported but depends on the limited scale, I was impressed by the interior set pieces of pangea, and several established shots that show how small humanity is in the grand scheme of things. Sound lighting and design add to the enjoyment without feeling forced, and what it is, 3022 It transmits the feeling that you are trying to get rid of: the fear that is born in more times of isolation.
A solid 90-minute clock is a good time to watch, 3022 I won’t change your life, but it’s part of the strong vibe to throw when you’re in a sci-fi setting. As of this writing, you can stream it on Tubi.
