Europa Report: In pursuit of life underneath ice

I have always been passionate about science-fiction movies. Since the striking full-length film “Alien” there has been a great number of attempts to follow in its footsteps, however, most of them turned out to be not as successful as their directors expected.

Two of the essential ingredients that make a movie of this kind stand out are, in my opinion, fear to the unknown and tension in equal proportion. Europa Report manages to represent both thus captivating spectators from the very beginning. Furthermore, the found-footage concept is another factor that creates a bewildering atmosphere, keeping you on the edge of your seat scene after scene.

This movie is based on a real event: the discovery of water beneath the ice of Europa, one of the four moons of Jupiter. The crew, comprised of scientists and engineers, sets off on a mission to verify the presence of water and more importantly, explore the area to find out whether there is life inhabiting the subterranean ocean.

Their problems arise when there is a breakdown in the communications system and they lose contact with Earth. From that point, they find themselves compelled to make decisions that will jeopardise their lives. One by one, they will have to do their utmost to carry out their assignment and find evidence to send back to Earth. But something is lurking underneath the thick layer of ice, something that both, the last survivor of the crew and the viewers won't  see clearly until the end of the movie.

Europa Report won't leave anyone indifferent, and I believe it has succeeded in making room for itself in the world of science-fiction stories.

If you are an unconditional fan of this genre, I would highly recommend watching this flabbergasting and nail-biting picture which will not disappoint anyone seeking worthy entertainment.