Moon (2009)

25Jun09

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Directed By: Duncan Jones

Written By: Nathan Parker

Starring: Sam Rockwell

Moon is a sci-fi thriller from David Bowie’s son Duncan Jones. It’s very sparse and moody touching on all types of interesting sci-fi ideas concerning human existence. You read something like that and notice how much the film looks like 2001: A Space Odyssey and could come the conclusion that it is perhaps just a bootleg rip off the the Kubrick classic but that just isn’t the case.

I think the similar imagery and talking computer are not only used because of how 2001 almost created a standard film vocabulary for shooting space but also because it makes you comfortable while Jones explore other harder to grip ideas. Instead of wasting time trying to explain the specific space of this specific sci-fi universe, he instead injects familiarity into the air allowing you to relax and concentrate on what’s more important in the movie.

Sam Rockwell does an incredible job acting in the movie and is a major reason why this film is such a success. The whole movie is Sam Rockwell in space and the consistency and portrayal of his character helps you to dissect the situation. You become absorbed into his characters world, curious and discovering what exactly is going on and how Duncan Jones slowly peels the layers off makes for a very rich experience. I’ve almost forgotten that the title is Moon and will probably be remember it by as Rockwell in Space

Rockwell in Space or Moon is a great sci-fi thriller which is also layered by my boy Clint Mansel (Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain) who does the soundtrack. It’s interesting, thought provoking, visually striking and definitely worth checking out.

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