Moon (2009) - Sam Rockwell is on the Moon! Duh!

Rating: 9/10 (10 May 2012)

Directed by newcomer Duncan Jones, son of worldwide singer David Bowie, "Moon" stars Sam Rockwell as a man named Sam Bell, at the end of a three-year solitary on the far side of the Moon. He tries to get back home to his family, but then something happens on the ship. He then finds out that...well, watch the movie and find out, because this is one of those movies that are better to be left unspoiled. Sam Rockwell delivers the best performance of his career, and he delivers such a sense of drama and heart into his performance. He blew me away in this movie. Besides Rockwell, Kevin Spacey brings the voice of GERTY, Sam's robot companion for three years. Director Duncan Jones has created such a unique and different motion picture that may not be for everyone. Although "Moon" is advertised as science-fiction, this is more of a sci-fi drama, that focuses more on characters, and not on the sci-fi elements. "Moon" premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, and it was given high critical acclaim. It's all for one good reason. "Moon" is a interesting, and enjoyable motion picture that will provoke your thoughts and test your patience. Sure, you might not understand a single detail that happens in this movie, but "Moon" is still one hell of a ride. "Moon", in my review, "beautifully executed, and thought-provoking".