Dark Matter (2007)
If you missed this movie upon its release, you’ve probably found out about the plot. I didn’t have that luxury, as I attended a special screening at my college that told audience members to come see the new Meryl Streep movie and stick around for a panel of guests to answer questions. I knew absolutely nothing about it and was understandably rattled. Thankfully, I’d gone to the screening with a friend, and rather than stick around for the questions, we went out for ice cream together and tried to shake off our feelings.
It’s up to you whether or not you want to find out the main focus of the plot before renting it. I won’t spoil anything, but I will warn you that it’s extremely heavy. The protagonist is Liu Ye, a Chinese student at an American university who pushes himself to succeed. He bonds with university patron Meryl Streep and on her recommendation develops an interest in cosmology. Aiden Quinn costars as a professor and mentor who has an impact on his academic journey.
The rest is up to you. If you watch the preview, you won’t get anything ruined for you. If you read a synopsis, you will. If you do decide to watch it, you’ll discover a new star (pun not intended) in Liu Ye, who breaks your heart as his world comes crashing down around him. If you’re watching it for Meryl Streep or Aiden Quinn, they’re not the focal point.
Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to upsetting scenes involving a teenager, I wouldn’t let my kids watch it.
More Meryl Streep movies here!
It’s up to you whether or not you want to find out the main focus of the plot before renting it. I won’t spoil anything, but I will warn you that it’s extremely heavy. The protagonist is Liu Ye, a Chinese student at an American university who pushes himself to succeed. He bonds with university patron Meryl Streep and on her recommendation develops an interest in cosmology. Aiden Quinn costars as a professor and mentor who has an impact on his academic journey.
The rest is up to you. If you watch the preview, you won’t get anything ruined for you. If you read a synopsis, you will. If you do decide to watch it, you’ll discover a new star (pun not intended) in Liu Ye, who breaks your heart as his world comes crashing down around him. If you’re watching it for Meryl Streep or Aiden Quinn, they’re not the focal point.
Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to upsetting scenes involving a teenager, I wouldn’t let my kids watch it.
More Meryl Streep movies here!