Moon

Yesterday I watched Moon. The first thing I had read about it is that the movie was made as a tribute to some of the great Sci-Fi films (those that focus more on the characters and the story, e.g. 2001: A Space Odyssey). And it turned out to be a great tribute! Sam Rockwell plays “Sam Bell” brilliantly. Minutes after the film began, I could immediately feel what three years alone (i.e. no direct human contact) can do to a person. At all times I felt in touch with his character, and really wanted him to conquer his adversities.

Here’s how the story begins… When Sam Bell, who’s been stationed on the Moon for the past three years (alone), is about to go home, things are looking up. Until he starts seeing things. Very unusual things. Is he going insane? Has this solitude taken its toll? The situation just gets stranger and stranger, until Sam discovers what is really going on.

The movie deals with a few issues that humanity has been debating over the last decades. It hits the nail right on the head when it exposes just how extreme the consequences of certain choices can be, and how people’s lives can be affected.

Even if you’re not a great Sci-Fi fan, there is still a chance that you might like this movie, since it’s quite character and story-driven. It’s about so much more than Science Fiction. But it is more of an art film, so if that’s not your cup of tea, I guess you’re out. Otherwise, give it a try! You might be surprised! :)

Technorati Tags: Art, Moon, Sam Rockwell, Science Fiction, Solitude

Tags: Art, Moon, Sam Rockwell, Science Fiction, Solitude