Supernova got trashed by the critics when it came out. And by no means should one expect 2001, or for that matter, even 2010. What does stand out in this movie is James Spader playing an ACTION HERO. Read it again, that's not a typo. Playing a steely eyed ice blooded pilot, he really pulls it off. The movie breaks absolutely no new ground, but it's good popcorn sci-fi.
Frankly, I'm surprised Spader was able to get cast in this role. I would have expected it to go to someone along the lines of Larry Fishburne, or perhaps Stellan Skarsgard for the more budget conscious (and don't talk to me about quality until you've seen the A-1 stinker Deep Blue Sea). He obviously buffed up tremendously from any other role he's had, and you forget the sniveling yuppie cast he inhabited in the 80's.
Check it out just for that reason.
Frankly, I'm surprised Spader was able to get cast in this role. I would have expected it to go to someone along the lines of Larry Fishburne, or perhaps Stellan Skarsgard for the more budget conscious (and don't talk to me about quality until you've seen the A-1 stinker Deep Blue Sea). He obviously buffed up tremendously from any other role he's had, and you forget the sniveling yuppie cast he inhabited in the 80's.
Check it out just for that reason.