Review: ‘The Aeronauts’ is a Fun Adventure, But its Head’s in the Clouds

It’s one thing to have a bad biopic, but it’s a completely different thing to have a fake biopic. The Aeronauts, directed by Tom Harper of Peaky Blinders fame, is the latter, even if it’s a good film. The Aeronauts, advertised as a biopic, is based on the record-breaking flight of British climate scientist James Glashier (Eddie Redmayne), famous for reaching an altitude of 12,000 feet in a hot-air balloon. He is aided by a pilot friend of his, the flamboyant pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones).

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Review: I’d Rule in Favor of ‘On the Basis of Sex’

From director Mimi Ledger comes the riveting story of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This biopic, starring Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer, tells the story of Ginsburg’s struggles, battles, and victories against sexism in and out of the courtroom. Despite the somewhat cookie-cutter script, both Jones and Hammer give exceptional performances that live up to the lives of their characters. The film also stars Justin Theroux, Kathy Bates, Sam Waterston, and Cailee Spaeny.

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