Chuck Klosterman Akron Beacon Journal Oct 26, 2023 2/4

A strikingly unremarkable picture that starts with an unoriginal idea and ends with a cheap conclusion designed to prompt a sequel (although it's unlikely this movie will be successful enough to warrant one).

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Mary K Feeney Hartford Courant Jan 2, 2018

"The Astronaut's Wife,'' heavy on melodrama and skimpy on substance, is light years too long to engage audiences. And Depp, a talented actor with some great films to his credit, seems lost in space in this unfortunate vehicle.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Sep 7, 2011 C+

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Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Jul 23, 2007 F

A high-toned grind.

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Jeanne Aufmuth Palo Alto Weekly May 14, 2003 2/4

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John R. McEwen Film Quips Online Feb 8, 2003 2.5/5

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Chuck Rudolph Matinee Magazine Feb 6, 2002 short

By turns dumb, boring, and ludicrous.

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James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk Feb 27, 2001 2/4

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Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope Jan 1, 2001 7/10

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Dustin Putman TheFilmFile.com Jan 1, 2000 1.5/4

If the movie is a disaster on the writing and directing levels, at least most of the performances are strong and effective, and on a technical level, it is often impressive.

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Andy Seiler USA Today Jan 1, 2000 2/4

Houston, we have a problem. It's called The Astronaut's Wife.

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Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Jan 1, 2000 2/4

Theron and Ravich's style keeps one watching, but by the conclusion one may wish one hadn't.

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Jonathan Foreman New York Post Jan 1, 2000 2/4

Both leads look terrific.

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Gemma Files Film.com Jan 1, 2000

Languorous and oddly detached.

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Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com Jan 1, 2000 1.5/5

If this movie doesn't put you to sleep, you're more than human.

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David N. Butterworth rec.arts.movies.reviews Jan 1, 2000 2/4

You know you're in trouble when you have difficulty telling Johnny Depp and Charlize Theron apart!

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