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Officially, Apollo 17, launched December 17th, 1972 was the last manned mission to the moon. But a year later, in December of 1973, two American astronauts were sent on a secret mission to the moon funded by the US Department of Defense. What you are about to see is the actual footage which the astronauts captured on that mission. While NASA denies its authenticity, others say it’s the real reason we’ve never gone back to the moon.
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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Depending on the expectations you bring to Apollo 18 it could be anything from 1 to 5 stars. My expectations were not overly high and I enjoyed it - but I don't think that for me it had any repeat-viewing appeal (i.e. I can watch a good movie three or four times in a few years). What they get absolutely right is the feeling that this is created from actual footage of a lunar landing. The various effects and distortions feel absolutely authentic, and overall the film does look like it takes place on the moon. The voice acting from mission control is equally perfect - and much of the acting does look like fly on the wall reality. With no spoilers - its also worth mentioning that Apollo 18 does not over do it's scares, relying mostly on brief glimpses, which for me worked well - but it's a courageous thing for a horror movie to do as a large part of the audience may well be hoping for a bigger pay off. For me what didn't work so well was that I don't feel the scares were exploited enough. I know it sounds like I'm contradicting myself - but I mean that not enough of a plot ever really developed to give the scary bits enough context. For example there was little sense of time running out even though the astronauts by definition had a finite supply of oxygen for example. There was also no sense that the alien presence had much intelligence even though for example flags were destroyed, suggesting some resentment of human presence on the moon. With more of a well defined plot, I think this would be a classic, but as it is, it is a very interesting piece of film making that may or may not float your boat.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Could have been better, filmed in the same style as Blair Witch - not my cup of tea. Good concept, poor explanation of 70's Cold War mindset to noughties folk why a secret moon shot was needed and obviously underbudget production. Maybe it was deliberately badly made as a tax dodge like Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. If you saw/see Mel Brooks, The Producers, you'll understand that line of thought.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie has got pretty weak reviews but for some reason I loved it. Thought it resisted any temptation of sensationalism and portrayed a well paced tale of isolated terror.
Secret space mission - check
Authentic era - check
Sense of isolation - check
Slow build of suspense - check
Increasing sense of despair - check
Outstanding photography - check
A understated but masterfully produced tale.
Secret space mission - check
Authentic era - check
Sense of isolation - check
Slow build of suspense - check
Increasing sense of despair - check
Outstanding photography - check
A understated but masterfully produced tale.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
DON'T BOTHER
Sorry folks - one of those films trying to be clever - secret files showing what really happened at the end of the Apollo Missions. Read more
Published 12 days ago by music lover
EERIE??
Very disappointed with the DVD - although starting out OK the plot was very weak and unbelievable. Not sure at all whether the so called actually recorded story was just hype to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by HOVER FLY LOVER
Pretty Good
Very much of the "closed-room" mystery kind of film, but I wasn't tempted to fast-forward too much as I went through it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Christopher Burns
OK but not great
The premise for this story is quite a good one but the telling is poor. You really don't engage with the characters, possibly because of the way in which the film jumps from... Read more
Published 1 month ago by PJ Online
Don't waste your money
Complete waste of time & money.This so called film is boring , no story , no acting & not worth a review to be honest.
Published 1 month ago by Geoff Palmer
An interesting idea that feels a little flat
The 'found footage' horror Apollo 18 benefits from a fun idea, and the film-making approach has just enough life left in it for this to be potentially scary. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Benminx
Why on Blu Ray?
I was quite excited about seeing this,as I like anything to do with Apollo missions.But oh dear,absolutely dreadful story and how on earth(sorry) do EIV think the footage deserves... Read more
Published 2 months ago by paulhull
A good idea wasted.
This could have been quite a good film as the idea was interesting, however nearly every aspect of it let it down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by The Truth
A bit predictable
I thought the film a good effort. Things done well include (spoiler alert):
Lack of `big scary monster' type (or the "oh there has to be an alien queen" type trap that... Read more
Lack of `big scary monster' type (or the "oh there has to be an alien queen" type trap that... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. W. Treadaway
Authentically creepy
I really liked this. 1970s NASA feel, ambiguous, creepy monsters. Claustrophobic feeling. One of the better monster films I have seen recently.
Published 2 months ago by Sea Monster
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