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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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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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M O O N, That Spells Excellence
Every once in a while a debut director comes along and redefines what is possible with a low budget. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Sam
Sublime
where to start ? without giving anything away..
Sam Rockwell is excellent,
the score is sublime,
the atmosphere is just right for sci-fi(think 2001:a space... Read more
Sam Rockwell is excellent,
the score is sublime,
the atmosphere is just right for sci-fi(think 2001:a space... Read more
Published 15 days ago by J.D.Salinger
Best film Ive seen in ten years.
Brilliant. Atmosphere. Soundtrack. Story. So good I bought the blue ray version. Like I said in the title, probably the best film I've seen in ten years.
Published 29 days ago by R. Graham
Over the 'Moon' :)
Very unexpected was my original reaction to this movie. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I was very surprised at how good the movie was. Read more
Published 2 months ago by darthbooth1978
Very good
This is a really good film, which I would advise anyone with the a sufficient attention span and a willingness to concentrate and interpret to give a try. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ChrisS
Best film in ages...
There are too many ratings on here to compete with - all I can say is that this film is the best thing I have seen in a long long time. Pure Genius. The soundtrack is just as good. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr Ledger
Science fiction, the way it should be.
MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS
'Moon' was one of those films that I've been meaning to watch for ages, but just haven't gotten around to. Read more
'Moon' was one of those films that I've been meaning to watch for ages, but just haven't gotten around to. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Makistrak
Quietly Captivating...
A Moon Miner Mystery Movie? huh? Picking this film at random (partially because it featured Kevin Spacey) I thought I was in for a below average "men-on-the-moon" action flic. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sienna :)
Sparse yet beautiful.
Had I known this was the work of David Bowie's son I probably wouldn't have watched it in the first place but, as luck would have it, Moon had been recommended before knowing this. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bilbo Biggins
Incredible!
With regards to the official movie-trailer I expected a completely different story. I am still awed and excited by the outcome, by the story elements, by the few and yet surprising... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Clem Schermann
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