Is falling in love with someone from another planet a cosmic mistake or the ultimate romantic fantasy? Lost in Starlight spins a dreamy tale of star-crossed lovers between an ambitious astronaut willing to go to Mars and a low-key boy waiting for her on Earth. Think Romeo and Juliet… if they met in a cosmic greenhouse under artificial moonlight. With glossy visuals and an emotional soundtrack, the film aims to sweep you into a galaxy where love might just be the most dangerous mission of all.
- Release Date: May 30, 2025.
- Available exclusively on Netflix.
What’s Good?
Chemistry
The romantic tension between the leads could light up a whole solar system. It’s slow-burning, intoxicating, and believable enough to make you forget that soon they’re to be separated. Their restraint and emotional push-pull? Chef’s kiss.
Visual Direction
From purple Martian skylines to Earth’s golden hues, the visuals are breathtaking. It avoids the trap of cold sci-fi and opts for a dreamy, intimate lens that feels more Her than Star Wars. Every frame is a curated moodboard.
Soundtrack
Synth meets soul. The score doesn’t just support the story… it amplifies it. Think Lana Del Rey with a space opera twist. It elevates the mood without hijacking the emotion.
Mature Love Story
Oh yes, this ain’t your average teenage pining. The romance here is tender, complicated, and deeply rooted in emotional growth. These aren’t just two hot people locking eyes… they’re grappling with identity, distance, and sacrifice. The kind of love that asks, “We can be apart, if you want to grow”, without needing dramatic breakdowns every 10 minutes.
What’s Bad?
Story Depth
While the romance hits, the plot behind it? Kinda drifts like space debris. The Earth-Mars politics are introduced, then abandoned. A bit more narrative tension would’ve taken it from cute to compelling.
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Dialogue
Some lines land, others… not so much. You’ll get one great metaphor followed by something like “You’re my gravity when I drift” (Not really). C’mon, girl, we deserve better than Tumblr-core quotes in a space epic.
World-Building
There are glimpses of a rich interplanetary world, but they stay just that… glimpses. We needed more lore, more rules, more risk. The background feels like wallpaper instead of a world you want to live (or fall in love) in.
Worth Watching?
If you’re craving an aesthetic sci-fi romance with heart, heat, and high stakes (emotional, not intergalactic), then YES. Lost in Starlight is worth the stream. It’s not flawless, but it’s atmospheric, touching, and tailor-made for soft hearts with wild imaginations. Lost in Starlight is like sipping red wine in zero gravity… elegant, intoxicating, and bound to leave you floating for a while.
Ratings – 7 / 10 ⭐
Must watch meter – 78 %
Written By MANSI SINGH