Critic Reviews

• John Hartl, Seattle Times

  Garriott's story is unique, a stranger-than-fiction tale that is unlikely to be topped. And the images from space - crisp, spectacular, haunting - make it worth the trip.

• Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times

  It's a bit precious in its narcissistic point of view, but still a kick to watch the hopelessly devoted astronaut wannabe fulfill his wildest dream.

• V.A. Musetto, New York Post

  Completely lacking in imagination and purpose, this vanity project might suffice as a home movie, but it's hardly worth the expense and bother of seeing it in a theater.

• Neil Genzlinger, New York Times

  "Man on a Mission," the most expensive home movie ever made, is one man's genial account of his trip into outer space.

• Ronnie Scheib, Variety

  A must-see for stargazers of all ages.

• Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

  This documentary about a private citizen's journey into space plays like the most expensive home movie ever made.

• Kimberley Jones, Austin Chronicle

  A self-made gaming mogul with a flair for theatricality buys himself a $30 million ticket to space via a Russian Soyuz craft.

• Ron Wilkinson, Monsters and Critics

  A genius at making money with computer games, space tourist Garriott will recoup little from this cartoon of a space adventure.

• Kam Williams, AALBC.com

  Revenge of the computer geek!

• Sarah Sluis, Film Journal International

  Timid documentary tags along on a man's $30 million ride into space without probing deep enough to provoke awe, insight or emotional involvement.

• Alison Willmore, AV Club

  The film summons up the childlike wonder and optimism inherent in space exploration, while examining how it's opening up to self-funded travelers.

• Joseph Jon Lanthier, Slant Magazine

  Oh, the things that money can buy.

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