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Moon (2009)


Moon, a film by Duncan Jones released in 2009 was introduced to me by a film freak is a slightly bizarre sci-fi flick which depicts the many fantasies of how energy could be produced in the future in this case on the moon. Anyway, the Moon mining conspiracy which started way back not long after men stepped foot on the moon had always been an interesting idea and debate. Moon brilliantly used this as its foundation which I think could have been a smart move as to feed the interest of certain conspiracy junkie niche. (right...)

Starred by Sam Rockwell as Sam Bell, caretaker of the energy production owned by a Korean energy producer, Lunar Corporation is shown to be the only man on the moon. This creates an interesting scenario of how a man being alone equipped with all needs can cope with three years of isolation (the work contract). Not to forget the set is rather well built and details were well defined least to my eyes. Visuals on the other hand I would say an achievement but nothing spectacular. I will try not to give too much spoilers here.


Sam in his moon rover to collect the Helium-3 tanks.


Some of the underlying matters of the film are the questions on how setting up a base on the moon even possible not to mention avoiding meteors showers. Also we do know the human mind can only go so far and what kind of corporation would send an individual up to a cold dark lifeless pile of dusty rock? Well that’s when things started getting interesting in the movie. The film's was pretty well paced off and movies like these rely heavily on its flow development to succeed and I would say Jones has got this one right. But for some reason in terms of character development I found it hard investing feelings of joy, sympathy or condolence towards the second half of the film for the character due to the nature of the plot itself. Perhaps some of you might understand what I am getting on here when you watch it.

All in all the psychological sci-fi thriller "Moon" feels original and its ideas are refreshing which makes it even more enjoyable to watch. It’s an above mediocre film and movie goers should not let this one off. It reminded me of the movie "Cast Away" but trust me this one is way different. Enjoy watching!


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“Moon (2009)”

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