Comments on: Moon Review

By: IntelliQ

IntelliQ — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:58:02 +0000

There’s enough plot holes to drive a lunar buggy through it.

I had high hopes for this one, but from the beginning the extravagance of the plot and the available technology in this story made me ask why at almost every turn.

I guess the biggest illogical aspect of the story is that multi-trillion dollar corporation would build a computer companion for the astronaut which doesnt have rigid security protocols to keep the guy from finding out the truth. He simply asks the computer and it spills it’s beans. Not likely given the surrounding circumstances of the plot.

By: John

John — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:36 +0000

Foe me over all I really liked Moon, and is right up there with some of my favourite hard SF movies like GATTACA, but I found it rather Science-light, which will be fine for some people, but I actually like a little Science in my Fiction.
I loved GERTY, and the way it was played, dutifully fulfilling its programming, and as the counterpoint to programming people too.
I thought they could have showed why Sam was actually there, to do the jobs the machines couldn’t, they really only showed him retrieving the H3 from the miner, and only hinted at his tech ability when he wanted to sabotage the base, just enough to be let outside.

Now if only this comes out to NZ so I can go see it at the cinema

By: M-Cat

M-Cat — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:30:18 +0000

Finally just saw Moon and thought it was great. An outstanding job by Duncan Jones and a memorable performance by Sam Rockwell. Go see it.

By: MCat

MCat — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:10:08 +0000

Kahless
what theater are you speaking of in Reading because I am somewhat close to there and haven’t been able to find Moon anywhere.

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:48:15 +0000

The nearest theater showing this is in Reading, PA, over 150 miles away. DRAT!

By: 790

790 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:04:43 +0000

Ah!!!
“If you look deep enough”

By: 790

790 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:03:10 +0000

Paul, I think you missed the overall point of “Moon”.
It wasn’t so much the conspriacy was delt with half way through it was the fact that the characters worked together to expose the truth…
As they did more of the reality of there situation became clear…
The last 10 minutes had huge ramifications of you look deep enough.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:35:35 +0000

I can only assume Duncan Jones’ original outline to his producer read something like: “Start with 2001, add a half cup Silent Running, a pint Wall•E, and a pinch of Alien. Whisk until The Sixth Day starts to take form then just keep pouring in Solaris until you hit the 90 minute mark. (And if you’re feeling particularly festive, you can even garnish it with a single leaf of Midnight Cowboy.)”

Read the full review at:
http://cfilmc.wordpress.com/2009/07/11/moon/

By: zibe

zibe — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:47:25 +0000

I will probably catch this on demand

By: James Cameron

James Cameron — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:39:46 +0000

what’s the point of releasing a movie that can’t even be seen? I live in philly and haven’t been able to find it anywhere. how weak is that?

By: ‘Moon’ Scoops Top Award at EIFF 2009 - Screen Rant

‘Moon’ Scoops Top Award at EIFF 2009 - Screen Rant — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:48:03 +0000

[...] festival award ceremony. Screen Rant recently reviewed the new Duncan Jones/Sam Rockwell flick Moon, which scooped one of the top awards at EIFF, known as the Michael Powell Award for Best New [...]

By: Ken J

Ken J — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:24:43 +0000

Wow, that’s weird, all of the earlier release dates are all in “certain” states. I don’t even think it’s by population since states like Florida and Texas have large population numbers too, yet they are focusing on MA, IL, CA, NY only… Hm…

In order of population I think it goes CA, TX, NY, FL, IL… MA is like 13th, so how do they determine where to release the film first? Why so specific with the states? Is there like a rule book somewhere that states what states get what first? I think I’m just going to wait for the rental…

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:16:49 +0000

@wes

Here it is again:

http://www.sonypictures.com/classics/moon/dates.html

Vic

By: wes

wes — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:40:36 +0000

Yeah, I’ve got July 10′th as well.

By: 790

790 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:31:09 +0000

Be nice when more ppl see this so we can discuss.

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:13:30 +0000

@wes
Vic listed a link on page 1. It opens July 10th where I live.

By: wes

wes — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:09:28 +0000

Does anyone know when this opens nationwide? I’ve seen a trailer here, but no specific date.

By: The Rake

The Rake — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:25:44 +0000

Yeah, I agree with Kofi. This is a difficult film from a spoiler standpoint, but I agreed with your overall take on the quality of the film. Rockwell knocks one out of the park IMO. Here’s my review from a few weeks ago if interested.

http://thefilmnest.com/2009/06/moon-review/

The Rake

By: 790

790 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:53:50 +0000

Also I would have given it 5 out of 5.

By: 790

790 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:50:45 +0000

There are some cool LUNAR H3 Harvesters actually.

I think its going to break larger next month. Its a trippy film I’m still thinking about it.
One problem blogging about it is that once the twist is revealed it would ruin the impact for those that havnt seen it yet. Since its only playing on 8 screens (no joke) I can’t say much.

I will say the story plays out like a real good Twilight Zone/Outer Limits episode. The acting is amazing. When you see it you’ll get what I mean.