The Space Between Us

This evening I watched on Netflix The Space Between Us, an interesting spin on the coming of age story. The science leans more towards possible than probable and the plot ignores many social obstacles but the message is classic and viewers will come away having enjoyed the telling.

He is isolated and unsure of himself, she is rough and tough with a tender soul. We know they are meant for each other even if they are the only teens in the entire movie. And the obstacles they need to overcome are literally astronomical.

There is a scene that heavily implies sex between minors which gives this movie the PG-13 rating. So consider that before allowing younger teens to view this film. There is also a Thelma and Louise style road trip filled with a string of stolen cars.

Discussion points with younger viewers should focus on the social implications more than the science of space travel. Several characters make very difficult decisions with far reaching consequences. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of acting, settings and general believability of the space scenes. Overall I liked the movie and gave it a four out of five stars.