Julian RuncanMoon: No Cheese Here
April 30th 2010 11:00
Moon is a very reserved science fiction film. The focus is not about some intergalactic war or robot uprising. Instead we're delivered a story about the human condition, and shown a glimpse of the hard questions mankind will have to start asking as technology continues to advance. Some of the ideas may have been played around with before, but I've never seen a film handle them quite as well as this one.
The movie is very aware of the conventions of this type of science fiction, but plays with them in a way that keeps the audience guessing about the details. This type of patient and calculated storytelling has become quite rare as of late, and Moon stands as a testament to what a filmmaker can accomplish on such a low budget, especially with the help of such strong talent.
To say that Sam Rockwell carried the film is an understatement, as it is impossible to give him enough credit for this performance. Moon only works because he is so captivating and relatable, and I shudder to imagine anyone else as the lead. Kevin Spacey's voice-over work is also flawless, managing a perfect balance of warmth and distance which helps develop the mysterious tone of the entire movie.
I'm sure there are those who will be bored by the pace of the film, but that audience was never going to enjoy this film anyway. Moon is a triumph in nearly every sense of the word, and a much needed resurrection for a nearly extinct sub-genre.
8.5/10
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