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George Clooney and Caoilinn Springall, right, form a touching bond in 'The Midnight Sky'. AP
George Clooney and Caoilinn Springall, right, form a touching bond in 'The Midnight Sky'. AP
'The Midnight Sky' review: Why George Clooney's contemplative sci-fi film is a beacon of 'hope'
Netflix's new blockbuster is not just about the big action sequences – it also provokes deeper questions about the future of humanity
James Mottram
21 December, 2020