A Sincere Homage or Cynical Rip off? The latest sci fi adventure thriller from David Robert Mitchell has won over critics and audiences with its nostalgic nod to the 1980s.
Beneath its gleaming surface, however, lies a complicated web of influences and inspirations that raises questions about originality.
Mitchell's film can be seen as a sincere tribute to the masters of the genre – Steven Spielberg and J. J. Abrams, who have left an indelible mark on modern cinema.