Rapid Motion Through Space: An Incomplete History of Speed

January. 27,2023      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

With input from an eclectic mix of scientists, engineers, sportspeople (and about thirty thousand snails) the film focuses on the many incarnations of speed and how it affects us all on land, sea, sky, space and even in our thoughts.

Robin Ince as  Himself
Jim Al-Khalili as  Himself
Andrea Dovizioso as  himself
Helen Czerski as  Herself

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Reviews

Alicia
2023/01/27

I love this movie so much

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Cubussoli
2023/01/28

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

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AutCuddly
2023/01/29

Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

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Aubrey Hackett
2023/01/30

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

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