Space Sweepers garners 26 million household viewers on Netflix
Posted : 2021-04-21 15:21
By Dong Sun-hwa
Korean space opera film, Space Sweepers, drew more than 26 million household viewers on Netflix during the first 28 days of its release (Feb. 5-Mar. 4), according to the streaming service Wednesday.
The movie also dominated Netflix s daily top 10 rankings in 80 countries upon its premiere, showing how Korean content can transcend national and linguistic boundaries. Space Sweepers, starring A-listers Song Joong-ki and Kim Tae-ri, is regarded as the first Korean sci-fi movie set in space. It follows the crew of a junk-collecting spaceship named The Victory, who collect and sell space debris. After the crewmembers accidentally discover a humanoid called Dorothy ― known as a weapon of mass destruction ― they embark on a dangerous deal.
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With its infinite nature and endless possibilities, space has been a central point for several films, such as the legendary âStar Warsâ saga. Adding to the list is Koreaâs recent sci-fi film, âSpace Sweepers.â Intended to be a theatrical release, âSpace Sweepers” was recently delivered on Netflix and has already won audiences’ hearts by topping Netflixâs charts in multiple regions. The film supasses itself with not only brilliant performances and captivating scenes, but also delivers on powerful themes.Â
Taking place in 2092 and due to Earthâs inevitable ecological deterioration, the ambiguous UTS organization builds a new home for selected citizens in space. The powerful corporation is led by James Sullivan (Richard Armitage), the antagonist who desires to abandon Earth for good. The dystopian film follows a crew aboard the spaceship, Victory, as they face distinct financial struggles. The crew enc
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Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri and Jin Seon-kyu in a scene from Space Sweepers by director Jo Sung-hee (Netflix)
Don t be deceived by Netflix s pithy tagline: These misfits just might save the world. Sure, Space Sweepers fits in with splashy space romps à la Guardians of the Galaxy, featuring a ragtag team of losers streaking through the stratosphere to, yes, save the world. But director Jo Sung-hee goes deeper with South Korea s first space blockbuster. Grappling with questions of poverty, classism, environmental justice and empathy, Space Sweepers becomes an unlikely (yet effective) avenue for Catholics of the Pope Francis era to reflect on our obligation to care for our common home and those who share it.
Movies News - It's easy to see why Space Sweepers is the No 2 Netflix film in Singapore. It would have been a commercial success if it was released in cinemas as planned, before Covid-19 derailed its big-screen plans. It certainly ranks high on entertainment. Read more at www.tnp.sg