Review of Moon (2009) by Dylan D — 08 Sep 2013

A throwback Science Fiction film that's both wonderfully yet minimally crafted and with a far more complex meaning beneath its simple exterior that slowly rises to the forefront as the picture moves forward, Moon is a spellbinding work of cinematic art that's the antithesis of the big-budget and effects-laden blockbuster, but it proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that the "less is more" approach still works even in a cinema world that seems to have forgotten the importance of story, theme, and substance over flash, pomp, and volume.

Accentuated by a winning performance from Sam Rockwell, superb direction, excellent set design, and a hauntingly effective score, Moon is a must-see picture that hearkens back to the days of cerebral Science Fiction, the film enthralling and not soon forgotten.