Review of IO (2019) by Everinquisitive — 21 Sep 2019

This human-centered drama has the hallmark of great sci-fi: it is patiently paced to allow us to consider the possibilities it offers. In this case, it contemplates environmental catastrophe through the experiences of just two characters. Its composite form has no CGI moments of improbable spaceship maneuvers and explosions; instead, the focus is on how humans might respond to environmental cataclysm, and how humans and natural systems might change in unexpected ways.

This movie does not shout its message; its subtle script requires you to ponder the central allegory it poses, like many good short stories. If you have the patience to follow the details, it's a compelling proposition for how humans might respond to a changed earth.