A small team of astronauts and a misfit try to save the earth from destruction when a mysterious force changes the moon’s orbit and sends it on a collision course with our planet.
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The basic premise of the film is interesting, and the so-called mysterious force turns out to be something quite curious. Unfortunately, an appalling script, mediocre acting, and a ridiculous abandonment of any real scientific accuracy almost let down this story. What saves it are the special effects, and a surprising watchability which I think comes from the unintended comedy and mostly fast pace. It is worth watching, but I think you need to completely suspend any knowledge you have about physics, and treat this movie as a wild romp and perhaps even a sci-fi spoof. I suspect in time it will develop a cult following.
So how did I score it?
Acting 6/10
Story/Script 5/10
Cinematography 8/10
Set/Costumes 7/10
Entertainment 7 /10
That gives Moonfall an average of
Average 6.6 / 10
MOONFALL
Starring: Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Michael Peña, Charlie Plummer, Kelly Yu, Donald Sutherland
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Duration: 130 minutes
In Australian and New Zealand Cinemas February 2022