Review: A herculean human effort plus two cute robots equals triumph for ‘Good Night Oppy’
LA TimesGreat true stories about space exploration don’t come around too often anymore. But the new documentary “Good Night Oppy,” directed by Ryan White, is an exciting and fresh story about a more recent mission to Mars, one that exceeded all expectations and then some, thanks to hard work, ingenuity, a lot of luck and dogged perseverance. Produced by, among others, Amazon Studios, Amblin Entertainment and Industrial Light and Magic, “Good Night Oppy” is a documentary that aims to capture the sense of childlike wonder and expansive, imaginative scope akin to the films for which Amblin and ILM are known. The amazing story of the Mars Exploration Rover mission manages to feel emotionally like “E.T.” and look like “Star Wars.” For your safety The Times is committed to reviewing theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic. It would be shocking if one doesn’t shed a tear or two at the sheer triumph of it all, the result of herculean human effort, teamwork, and two cute little robots.
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