How did I miss this movie?

Rating: 9/10 (9 April 2015)

I've gotten a sci-fi bug recently and started re-watching older science fiction movies that I enjoyed when I was younger. The most recent of these is Silent Running, the Douglas Trumball classic that contains everything I love about futuristic space movies albeit with a rather creepy but excellent Bruce Dern. My problems with Silent Running are only about the things that date it. The Joan Baez soundtrack, the rather basic and obvious models. Even Huey, Duey etc don't really stand the test of time. This then brought me to Moon, in the hope I would find something fresh. I read a little before watching and was sceptical about what was possible on a £5 Million budget but I persevered and actually knew very little about the story. It's one of those films that definitely works better the less you know about it. Sam Rockwell is superb throughout and the space station set design is fantastic. I loved the story although I did have some questions about the reasons why the corporation did the things that make the movie, but that didn't over shadow a great story and a very well directed piece. Basically, if you loved Silent Running, I guarantee you will love this. Also after watching, google Gavin Rothery Moon design. His blog gives incredible insight to the making of the movie, worth a visit.