The film is great. Sam Rockwell plays multiple roles in the film, with each one providing a 'Best Actor' performance. Rockwell really sells everything he has, and makes me wonder what he will be working on from now on. I don't believe in flawless anything when it comes to human beings, so I don't think flawless would be the word to describe his performance, but whatever comes next... that was Sam Rockwell in "Moon".Kevin Spacey lends his voice for a robotic character in the film. His voice is perfectly bland for the role. I would like to believe Spacey was perfect for this role as well, but it is just a voice.
The film's story was unique yet simple. I was originally concerned at a resemblance between "Moon" and "2001 A Space Odyssey" but in the end they were vastly different. 2001 was grander in its ideas, but "Moon" was in my opinion, better executed and better performed. All these features are key elements to great films, and each has higher and lower levels of each.
Hollywood is revealing flaw after flaw in its award shows. The major award shows denied "Moon" on all the nominations. If I had a say, it would have been nominated for 'Best Picture', but more importantly 'Best Actor'. Hollywood is an hourglass running out of sand, they need to step it up.
The set design and cinematography were just amazing. Everything felt so real, so raw, so interesting. I don't think I experienced the same realness, raw feelings, or interest in the Star Wars prequels. This film is truly a great science fiction film, perhaps one of the only more modern science fictions out there.
If you haven't seen this film, really evaluate the films you watch before seeing this, because you are probably wasting your time on lesser films. Must see.
"Moon"
8.5 / 10
