Moon Is An Impressive Sci-Fi Drama

Rating: 8/10 (19 January 2010)

Moon is an impressive sci-fi drama with thriller elements from writer/director Duncan Jones whose admirable in making this movie that has a compelling story and equally impressive special effects which help bring the film to life. Sam Rockwell is very effective as the lead. He's the only major character and Rockwell carries the movie well. Sam continues to show his talent as an actor with this one. Kevin Spacey provides his voice for Sam's loyal robot Gert. The rest of the cast including the actress who played Sam's wife are okay in their cameo roles. Moon impressed me with how good this movie was and how the special effects really helped make you feel the isolation of being alone on the moon. With a running time of 97 minutes the film moves at a steady pace so it doesn't drag on forever. The character Sam plays in the movie is well developed because you care about him and his struggle. There are a few twists one of them is revealed a little early but it worked none the less. Overall this film was better then I thought it would be and it's sure to please any die hard science fiction fan. Moon has character development, drama, a little humor, and an exceptional performance by Sam Rockwell who makes it worth the time to watch.