Great film full of talent...

Rating: 8/10 (11 December 2009)

I was very presently surprised by this movie I must say. Having not heard much about it other that it was good I just sat back and let it flow over me late one night. I did not lose interest for one second during the entire film and other then the fact that it was a tad confusing when the switch came and some of the interaction between the two Sam Bells was a little trite, it moved along so well and really gave me the feeling that I was with them in their enclosed Lunar habitat. I am surprised that this was not a bigger hit and seemed to fall under the radar. This is the best thing that Sam Rockwell has ever done and except for a few images on the video screen of his wife and bosses this is a one man show, or should I say two. This might be the best example of the twins interacting trick I have ever seen. Kevin Spacey has a perfect voice for the rather sad GERTY who just wants to help if you only ask the right questions. I have read the comments that this is a 2001/Solyaris rip off but having seen both and being a huge fan of 2001 I feel it was just a bit of a tribute. No aliens here. Highly recommended.