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Science fiction can encompass many genres--suspense, horror, action-adventure, romance, even comedy--but director Duncan Jones's Moon doesn't fit neatly into any of them. This smart, provocative film has no aliens or cool spaceships, and the effects (mostly consisting of model vehicles lumbering across the lunar surface) aren't all that special; instead, the material is character- and story-driven, centering on an excellent, multilayered performance by Sam Rockwell. The scene is some undetermined point in the future. Rockwell plays Sam Bell, an employee of Lunar Industries, the company responsible for mining a fusion energy source called Helium-3, which is vital to Earth's efforts to reverse a serious energy crisis and can only be found on the far side of the Moon. Sam is all by himself, and as he nears the end of his three-year contract, the solitude is starting to get to him ("Three years is a long haul," he says. "Way, way, way too long. I'm talking to myself on a regular basis"); his only contact with his wife and daughter back home comes through the occasional video messages he exchanges with them, while his sole interaction on the Moon is with GERTY 3000, a computer voiced by Kevin Spacey (and an obvious parallel to 2001: A Space Odyssey's HAL 9000). Things start to go seriously sideways when Sam crashes his vehicle while out inspecting one of the giant Helium-3 harvesters. He comes to in the base infirmary, seemingly none the worse for the wear; but an unnerving surprise awaits him when he goes back to check out the accident site, and the resulting complications occupy the rest of the movie. Fans of 2001, Solaris, and other cerebral sci-fi will enjoy figuring out what's going on; others will find it slow-moving and tedious. Either way, Moon, which was made quickly and on a relatively low budget, is well worth a look. --Sam Graham
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Sam Rockwell, Kevin SpaceyDirector: Duncan Jones
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By UncleJim
Format:DVD
Most good movies have a pivotal moment where the film reveals its true meaning. Without spoiling the film, that moment in Moon is so poignant and moving that it had tears rolling down my face. It was almost as if those simple words "I just want to go home" reach out to all of us in some spiritual way. I watched it over and over again. Beautiful.
This is one of the best films I've seen in a long long while. Sensitively made with a terrific score, it truly hit the mark for me.
This is one of the best films I've seen in a long long while. Sensitively made with a terrific score, it truly hit the mark for me.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By L. Hobson
Format:DVD
I bought this film as I had heard it was written by David Bowies son, Duncan Jones. I was dubious as I'm not usually into Sci-Fi but the reviews were good so I decided to give it a go. I won't go into the plot as I'm sure many other reviewers already have. I would just say that if you're thinking of getting it, do. It was intriguing, mind bending & thought provoking. A very interesting and enojyable film.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By P. Jackson
Format:DVD
An intriguing film exploring negative and positive aspects of humanity - human exploitation alongside human kindness and selflessness. So brilliantly acted - I would have expected to have been bored watching mainly one actor but instead completely captivated. As much as I enjoy sci-fi action films, so refreshing to see something more gentle, which did not rely on loads of CGI special effects. I loved the eighties type presentation which made me think of Star Wars (the proper films) and even Red Dwarf.
A film which created suspense and tension, warmth and humour and also kept me second guessing all the time. Excellent special features, not to be missed. It is a film which needs a couple of viewings; although not bored the first time I saw it - I enjoyed it even more the second time. Be patient - you will be rewarded. Brilliant and original.
A film which created suspense and tension, warmth and humour and also kept me second guessing all the time. Excellent special features, not to be missed. It is a film which needs a couple of viewings; although not bored the first time I saw it - I enjoyed it even more the second time. Be patient - you will be rewarded. Brilliant and original.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By DVDfever
Format:Blu-ray
Moon is set far into the future, at a time where the Earth is now living off Helium 3 energy, created from a moon base that is harnessing the power of the sun and mining the results from the moon on the Sarang Mining Base.
Sam (Sam Rockwell) has been working up there for three years, with only has two weeks left to go of his contract - a long time to work in solitary, and he only has occasional video messages from his wife and daughter to keep him going, but as he prepares to go home, he starts seeing weird visions such as a woman sat in the chair he's just left to make a brew...
After a couple more episodes he winds up in the infimary, and soon makes an intriguing discovery which sets the tone for the rest of the movie, but for which I cannot reveal here.
Sam Rockwell is the only human onscreen for almost the entire duration of the film and it really gives him a chance to excel. He has such a kooky personality that he is the only actor I reckon who could pull off this kind of film, working on his own and in a claustrophobic set that, despite being set many years into the future, still has moments where its looks decidedly low-tech, such as with his black and white small TV. He was excellent in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and one of the two good things about the Hitchhikers film, the other being Zooey Deschanel. It's also the directorial debut from David Bowie's son, Duncan Jones. The disc also contains his short film "Whistle" and his second feature film, Source Code, is due out next year. If he can do for films what his Dad can do for music then there's a lot of great stuff to look forward to.... Read more ›
Sam (Sam Rockwell) has been working up there for three years, with only has two weeks left to go of his contract - a long time to work in solitary, and he only has occasional video messages from his wife and daughter to keep him going, but as he prepares to go home, he starts seeing weird visions such as a woman sat in the chair he's just left to make a brew...
After a couple more episodes he winds up in the infimary, and soon makes an intriguing discovery which sets the tone for the rest of the movie, but for which I cannot reveal here.
Sam Rockwell is the only human onscreen for almost the entire duration of the film and it really gives him a chance to excel. He has such a kooky personality that he is the only actor I reckon who could pull off this kind of film, working on his own and in a claustrophobic set that, despite being set many years into the future, still has moments where its looks decidedly low-tech, such as with his black and white small TV. He was excellent in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and one of the two good things about the Hitchhikers film, the other being Zooey Deschanel. It's also the directorial debut from David Bowie's son, Duncan Jones. The disc also contains his short film "Whistle" and his second feature film, Source Code, is due out next year. If he can do for films what his Dad can do for music then there's a lot of great stuff to look forward to.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Jimmi C
Format:DVD
If you are given an endless wasteland it is more difficult to create a beautiful garden; if you have just a few square metres you can create something unique and personal to you given the restrictions on space. Every flower, every stem has to count.
The same is true for movies as well - a lot of the genius of great films comes from being hamstrung by budget, which allows creativity to (if you'll forgive the repeated analogy) flower. Jaws is better for not seeing much of the shark. Alien is better for not having much Alien and concentrating on the crew, particularly the conflict between the commanders and the working class guys below decks. Subsequent sequels came with bigger budgets, more grandiose plots, more of everything - but less in terms of narrative and characters that you could get behind.
Moon itself is so basic in layout, it could be performed as a stage play. It's essentially a two hander (or three, if you want to get technical about it.) Sam is a technician making sure the automated machines on the Moon continue to function in harvesting an energy source. He staves off the monotony of being a long way from his local pub through exercise, model making and receiving recordings from his partner and their child wishing away the days until he can come home. What then unfolds is spoilertastic so I'll stop there but with this proviso - pay attention. If you walk out of this film at the wrong moment for a toilet break, you could find yourself completely lost. Just go with it, let the script take you along and all will be made clear at the tear-jerking end.
Quite simply, Moon is just magnificent; a reminder that science fiction can and should be about ideas, rather than apocalyptic space battles.... Read more ›
The same is true for movies as well - a lot of the genius of great films comes from being hamstrung by budget, which allows creativity to (if you'll forgive the repeated analogy) flower. Jaws is better for not seeing much of the shark. Alien is better for not having much Alien and concentrating on the crew, particularly the conflict between the commanders and the working class guys below decks. Subsequent sequels came with bigger budgets, more grandiose plots, more of everything - but less in terms of narrative and characters that you could get behind.
Moon itself is so basic in layout, it could be performed as a stage play. It's essentially a two hander (or three, if you want to get technical about it.) Sam is a technician making sure the automated machines on the Moon continue to function in harvesting an energy source. He staves off the monotony of being a long way from his local pub through exercise, model making and receiving recordings from his partner and their child wishing away the days until he can come home. What then unfolds is spoilertastic so I'll stop there but with this proviso - pay attention. If you walk out of this film at the wrong moment for a toilet break, you could find yourself completely lost. Just go with it, let the script take you along and all will be made clear at the tear-jerking end.
Quite simply, Moon is just magnificent; a reminder that science fiction can and should be about ideas, rather than apocalyptic space battles.... Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Never quite fulfilled its promise
This was quite a good film but was not in the end memorable or a classic. Worth it to tick off on your list of films to see but don't expect to be blown away.
Published 13 days ago by Mr. Mark A. Laborda
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good film
My boyfriend has talked about this movie for ages and the only place i have found it is online. Brilliant film, he should have won an oscar
Published 15 days ago by alana scott
5.0 out of 5 stars
For serious Sci-Fi enthusiasts
This is a deep and intelligent film.
If you're expecting a shoot 'em up, look elsewhere.
Draws some influences from 2001, and Silent Running, with a touch of... Read more
If you're expecting a shoot 'em up, look elsewhere.
Draws some influences from 2001, and Silent Running, with a touch of... Read more
Published 19 days ago by R. N. Gentle-green
5.0 out of 5 stars
beautiful film
A beautiful, contemplative film that uses science fiction to really get to the heart of the human condition and its vulnerabilities. Watch, and then watch again.
Published 1 month ago by Lisa Freeman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hey GERTY! :)
I saw this Movie knowing nothing about it, or had even heard of it for that matter, just as it was released. Back to old school basics this Movie, even though it is relatively new. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Darren
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moon
My son asked me to buy this and I really enjoyed watching it. He has played it several times and has it as one of his top twenty films.
Published 2 months ago by Terry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moon
Everyone in the family enjoyed this intriguing story, brilliantly filmed without frills or fuss.
The actor managed to play the characters very subtly.
The actor managed to play the characters very subtly.
Published 2 months ago by Vic Bamford
4.0 out of 5 stars
Moon DVD
Interesting, Complex and Atmospheric. Needs seeing more than once as key details can be overlooked. Missed this when on movie release.
Published 2 months ago by Eddie
3.0 out of 5 stars
not world class sadly
I found this film interesting on a few fronts, its slow pace is most deliberate and sam rockwell is convincing as a man who has spent too long away from his family and wants to go... Read more
Published 2 months ago by sean paul mccann
5.0 out of 5 stars
good sci-fi
For me this is a good science fiction film. Loved the whole 1970s-1980s sci-fi feel to it. The acting was tight along with the story. Read more
Published 2 months ago by RTNESBITT
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