"Moon"

[sasha_feather]

I saw the film Moon today with kal. I knew almost nothing about it going in other than it stars Sam Rockwell, whom I have a big crush on ever since he played Crewman #6/Guy Fleegman in Galaxy Quest.

This film starts out rather 2001-ish, with a man, Sam Bell, his robot companion, Gerty (voiced by Kevin Spacey), and a quiet moon base where Sam works, all alone, on a 3-year contract for his energy company.

It gets steadily more interesting as Things Are Revealed. There are moments of unexpected humor, warmth, and heartbreak. The sterile lunar base makes for a haunting and interesting setting, and Sam Rockwell is fabulous to watch.

I rate it 5 moon craters out of 5.

Go see it!

Comments

[kal]

I can't believe I don't own Galaxy Quest. That ain't right.

Also, Sam Rockwell is going to be in Iron Man 2!! :D

Oh, and if you ever want to come over and watch Leverage, you're welcome.

[sasha_feather]

Absolutely, yes, let's watch Leverage!

[sasha_feather]

Also, I own Galaxy Quest if you ever want to watch it!

[benet.livejournal.com]

Thanks for review! I was gonna go this evening but work got unexpectedly batshit, quelle surprise la. Inshallah, I will try and get to it next weekend.

[sasha-feather.livejournal.com]

I think you'll really enjoy it!

[fantasmabob.livejournal.com]

I also saw Moon today. SO GREAT.

[sasha-feather.livejournal.com]

It reminded me of old-school hard SF novels/short-stories, in a good way. Like really good Asimov, but with better characterization. :D

[were-duck.livejournal.com]

I really want to see it, it looks so cool! Thanks for the review.

[sasha-feather.livejournal.com]

I kind of want fanfic! Maybe even gen fanfic! :o I have been thoroughly corrupted.

[jesse_the_k]

Thanks for this review, I wanted to hear the squee-zer* perspective before going. Wanna do it this week, duck?

[were-duck.livejournal.com]

Sure! I will drop you an email.

[sufferingbrian.livejournal.com]

I just saw a trailer for it yesterday. Immediately wanted to see it, and not just because I too think Sam Rockwell is drinkable.

[sasha-feather.livejournal.com]

There is some naked Sam Rockwell in this movie, I am delighted to say. :D

[antarcticlust.livejournal.com]

The preview for this looks so good - very old-school, analog sci-fi. I'm hoping J and I can see it on Tuesday!

[sasha-feather.livejournal.com]

I think you will really like it!

[anna-bird.livejournal.com]

Thanks for not spoiling - I'm really excited to see this! Hopefully it will come to my area.