Moon
2009

Moon

★ 7.8 / 10
IMDb
Directed by Duncan Jones
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Synopsis

Sam Bell, nearing the end of his three-year stint mining for Helium-3 on the far side of the moon, starts to see and hear strange things. As his homecoming beckons, Sam is drawn into a web of conspiracy that reveals his life is not what he believes.

Did You Know?
  • This movie was directed by David Bowie's son, Duncan Jones.
  • The film's budget was less than $5 million.
  • GERTY, the AI, communicates through emoticons.
  • The lunar base model was made from a kit of a battleship.
  • Filming was completed in only 33 days.
Iconic Quotes
  • "I hope life on Earth is everything you remember it to be."
  • "We're not programmed. We're people, understand?"
  • "I'm not your pal. I'm your daddy."
  • "Can't we just be happy being what we are?"
  • "There is no new life. There never was."
Editorial

Why Eltorama recommends this film

Despite a limited release and low box office earnings, Moon was praised for its atmospheric direction, intriguing plot, and Sam Rockwell's performance.