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Plot Summary
Richard Garriott recently became the first son of an astronaut to go to space - but this is no millionaire's joy ride. He built his fortune in computer games and pioneered private space travel to make his dream come true: from his training in Russia to his launch in Kazahkstan to the dramatic, never before seen footage inside the capsule during fiery re-entry, this is a historic moment in human space travel. Not just for space fans, this is a film that will inspire anyone who works tirelessly to make their dream come true.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
TOMATOMETER
56%- Reviews Counted: 16
- Fresh: 9
- Rotten: 7
- Average Rating: 5.8/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: "Man on a Mission," the most expensive home movie ever made, is one man's genial account of his trip into outer space.
Fresh: A must-see for stargazers of all ages.
Rotten: This documentary about a private citizen's journey into space plays like the most expensive home movie ever made.
Rotten: It is difficult, in fact, to discern who the intended audience is for Man on a Mission, save aspirant cosmonauts with a fortune to burn up in the atmosphere or perhaps the Garriott family.
Customer Reviews
Positive and Fascinating
My wife and I just attended a screening of this documentary and really enjoyed it! Richard Garriot aka Lord British comes across as someone who's realizing a life long dream. The amount of dedication and passion is inspiring. I mean, he had a life threatening liver transplant in order to make it past the medical exams. That's hardcore! Seeing the pride in his father's eyes (Owen Garriot, former NASA astronaut) was also a high point of the film. As a fan of Lord British, the Ultima games, and astronomy... this was fun movie to see!
Man on a Mission: Richard Garriott
This was an amazing movie! Not just for fans of the space program, but for anyone who wants to watch someboy fulfill a dream. The footage is amazing! It's funny, heartwarming, and exciting. I reccommend this movie to everyone, and can't wait to show it to my kids.
A Must See
Exhilarating, Positive, Fascinating & Insightful.
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