Monte, the last survivor of a mission to the outer reaches of space, must rely on his child to survive as they hurtle towards a black hole. However, the true purpose of the mission proves to be much more disturbing. Claire Denis's cerebral science fiction thriller, starring Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Mia Goth and André Benjamin.
If you are thinking about watching this erotic sci-fi film, there are some things that you should know. Firstly, it is really slow. Secondly, it is quite strange. Thirdly, it features lots of bodily fluids. Fourthly, director Claire Denis (making her English-language debut) says that it shouldn't be classified as science fiction. Still, the story takes place on a spaceship, where a man named Monte (Robert Pattinson) is looking after a baby girl. We soon learn that they are the last survivors of a mysterious mission, and from here the film occasionally jumps back in time, gradually revealing what happened to the crew. The flashbacks include some dark, violent sequences that grab your attention, but these are few and far between. In fairness, there are times when High Life is intriguing and strangely mesmerising. Mostly, though, it is a dull, confusing experience that never really goes anywhere.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Monte | Robert Pattinson |
| Dr Dibs | Juliette Binoche |
| Tcherny | André Benjamin |
| Boyse | Mia Goth |
| Nansen | Agata Buzek |
| Chandra | Lars Eidinger |
| Mink | Claire Tran |
| Ettore | Ewan Mitchell |
| Professor | Victor Banerjee |
| Willow | Jessie Ross |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Claire Denis |
