The Aeronauts - 2019 - 6/10

“Inspired by true events” *
Victorian scientist James Glaisher believes the upper atmosphere holds keys to predicting the weather.
In scientific circles he is scoffed and ridiculed.
Not to fear, he finds a partner in balloonist, crowd performer, Amanda Wren.
Personality clashes notwithstanding, an ascent is guaranteed.
The photography, the cloud photography, is spectacular, begging for a huge screen.
As entertainment, this is OK, unless you cannot bear the opening ten minutes.
Historic accuracy? Well …

There was an actual James Glaisher, who actually did cross the 30,000 foot level.
NOT with Amanda Wren, however, but with Henry Tracey Coxwell, preeminent balloonist of the era.
If politically correct, gender whitewashing sticks in your craw, you might want to pass this by.
Should you be hungry for a popcorn film, this fluff will satisfy.