Moon (2009)
Runtime 97m
Released July 17, 2009
Languages English, Spanish; Castilian
Genres Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Rating
With only three weeks left in his three year contract, Sam Bell is getting anxious to finally return to Earth. He is the only occupant of a Moon-based manufacturing facility along with his computer and assistant, GERTY. The long period of time alone however has resulted in him talking to himself for the most part, or to his plants. Direct communication with Earth is not possible due to a long-standing communication malfunction but he does get an occasional message from his wife Tess. When he has an accident however, he wakens to find that he is not alone. He also comes to realize that his world is not what he thought it was.
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Science fiction is a unique genre; it examines themes through predictive extrapolation. I like to think of it as being more intellectually engaging that way, prompting for serious evaluation of the issues presented. Moon, directed by Duncan Jones, is a harder type of science fiction than the mainstream audience is used to. The entire story is told on the surface of the moon, where a new natural resource is being harvested for energy back home on Earth. We follow the station's only human employee, Sam Bell, played by Sam Rockwell, as he wraps up his painfully lonely three year contract. Before he gets to return to his family on Earth however, he notices things that aren't supposed to be noticed.
The movie was exceptionally well written, the plot panned out just right, and conversations were natural and realistic. The visuals were down to earth (on the moon), and felt futuristic without being exaggerative. The music, written by Clint Mansell was a definite beauty, setting a poignant audio landscape for the film.
While presenting itself firmly as a psychological sci-fi tale, Moon touches upon environmental, corporate, and technological themes, all in remarkably cohesive manner. Here's hoping to see more films like Moon in the future.
9.3 helium-3 canisters out of 10.
The movie was exceptionally well written, the plot panned out just right, and conversations were natural and realistic. The visuals were down to earth (on the moon), and felt futuristic without being exaggerative. The music, written by Clint Mansell was a definite beauty, setting a poignant audio landscape for the film.
While presenting itself firmly as a psychological sci-fi tale, Moon touches upon environmental, corporate, and technological themes, all in remarkably cohesive manner. Here's hoping to see more films like Moon in the future.
9.3 helium-3 canisters out of 10.
Has undoubtably become one of my all-time favourites.
Perhaps my favorite movie ever!
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A great movie on a limited budget. One of my favorite sci-fi movies.
Science fiction is a unique genre; it examines themes through predictive extrapolation. I like to think of it as being more intellectually engaging that way, prompting for serious evaluation of the issues presented. Moon, directed by Duncan Jones, is a harder type of science fiction than the mainstream audience is used to. The entire story is told on the surface of the moon, where a new natural resource is being harvested for energy back home on Earth. We follow the station's only human employee, Sam Bell, played by Sam Rockwell, as he wraps up his painfully lonely three year contract. Before he gets to return to his family on Earth however, he notices things that aren't supposed to be noticed.
The movie was exceptionally well written, the plot panned out just right, and conversations were natural and realistic. The visuals were down to earth (on the moon), and felt futuristic without being exaggerative. The music, written by Clint Mansell was a definite beauty, setting a poignant audio landscape for the film.
While presenting itself firmly as a psychological sci-fi tale, Moon touches upon environmental, corporate, and technological themes, all in remarkably cohesive manner. Here's hoping to see more films like Moon in the future.
9.3 helium-3 canisters out of 10.
The movie was exceptionally well written, the plot panned out just right, and conversations were natural and realistic. The visuals were down to earth (on the moon), and felt futuristic without being exaggerative. The music, written by Clint Mansell was a definite beauty, setting a poignant audio landscape for the film.
While presenting itself firmly as a psychological sci-fi tale, Moon touches upon environmental, corporate, and technological themes, all in remarkably cohesive manner. Here's hoping to see more films like Moon in the future.
9.3 helium-3 canisters out of 10.
What a mindblowing movie! LOVED it!
Has undoubtably become one of my all-time favourites.
Kinda reminds me of Space Odyssey
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