Pendant ce temps sur Terre

One actress here and very good she is too at expressing emotion; great presence

Great landscapes. But the storyline .... dear this goes nowhere there are clever little bits the little bro the seed in her ear to communicate with the aliens all nice

But no ending .... like a river which dries and disappears in sands

When you tell a story you need a story and often these days there is not. All is done well elegantly but without a complete story you have nowt and frankly no one will remember this one i will not

I gave it it a 4 could have given it a 6 maybe for the originality contained here but i felt cheated at the end as in what happened .... it could not be completed .....

Watch it tho if only for the acting.

Sometimes, watching a movie makes you speechless.

Sometimes, those worlds live on in your mind instead.

This second feature from Jérémy Clapin pushes every single part of the medium further. From the acting, the directing, the music, the sound, everything in this piece works in perfect harmony to create something that is not only gripping and fascinating, but containing profound philosophical questions - and even more troubling answers.

The ticking time bomb of this film hinges on a central idea: what is the value of a life? A trolley problem of sorts engages you in this disturbing question, made even more powerful when turned inwards by the protagonist: i.e., what is the value of MY life?

It's an alien movie that lives in the space in between thoughts, some galaxy between your emotions that make them bounce around expertly, right up to this ending you can't help but fear is coming.

It's an alien movie about life, about death, about grief, about loss, about what is lost and what will never be found again. People in the room with me where crying all the way through, and I caught myself shaking in my seat, feeling queasy by the midpoint.

I have no more words to express how moved I've been by this. It is truly special. Seeing this at Fantasia film festival, it felt like watching a masterpiece before anyone else. GO WATCH THIS MOVIE. It's the best of the year, and it'll be the best I'll see in a long, long time.

I just barely found out about Meanwhile on Earth a few hours ago and decided to buy a ticket and go in blind. As unorthodox as this film was, the overall atmosphere is mostly what i expected. That's not to say it was predictable or bad. I just had an inkling this would be way more soft science fiction rather than something crazy and epic. I wasn't fully enthralled by the story, which sometimes felt meandering and lethargic but the visual style for the film deserves all sorts of praise and accolades. My lord, it was beautiful. I also quite enjoyed the relative originality to the story at the very least. It's not a perfect film but it definitely a low key and singular exercise that succeeds on a small scale. I have a feeling that I'll revisit it when it comes to streaming.

B-

This movie is a true journey to one's inner core. It may look small in the beggining, but it uses its characters and context in a beautiful and meaningful way. It is realistic and it pushes the boundaries of the basic sci-fi flick in a very cerebral and receptive way.

The cinematography is noteworthy, capturing both the beauty and the harsh realities of Earth. The use of color and light reinforces the film's themes, creating a visual representation of hope and despair. The performances of the ensemble cast are compelling; each actor brings depth to their roles, effectively conveying the emotional weight of their characters' struggles.

The screenplay is rich with dialogue that challenges viewers to reflect on their own lives and the state of the planet. The film touches on themes of environmentalism, connection, and the passage of time, prompting viewers to consider their place in the larger tapestry of life.

The music was a solid 10/10 for me. It is absolutely epic and it's constantly haunting you in a beautiful way, making you totally dissolve in the atmosphere of the movie.

In the end, for the ones who will get it, we are left with a metaphysical and heart warming message about humanity and the real meaning of the life.

Pendant Ce Temps Sur Terre (or Meanwhile On Earth for the English title) is a French/Belgian movie from writer/director Jérémy Clapin, certainly worth a watch if you like good cinematography, accompanied by a good soundtrack and decent acting. I would have scored it with a seven if it was not for the ending that I found a bit disappointing. For that alone I score it lower, as it was, in my opinion, not satisfying enough. But for the rest it's an interesting story, easy to watch and to understand. A bit of sci-fi fantasy without special effects, just a solid story. Too bad the ending wasn't better.