Moon
Sunday, July 19, 2009

Granted, Eric McCormack (left) is tanned and very well groomed, but these guys (Sam Rockwell - right) look exactly alike to me.

This film got me out of the house. I love science fiction films.

Moon reminded me so much of 2001. I love quiet, thought provoking, plot-gently-moving-along films.

It was quite a switch from the high-octane levels and rather loud Star Trek, Terminator and Transformers.

Part of me is sad that we aren't on the moon or Mars. I sincerely believe we (humankind) should have focused on space travel a long time ago. There's something sclerotic, stagnant, and devolving about our refusal to proceed with science in this direction.

Plot: A man is on the moon, and he's patiently waiting until his three year contract ends. He starts to see things and wonders if he's going crazy. And then things start to get interesting during the last two weeks of his service.

The main (and only) character is Sam Bell (play by Sam Rockwell). I thought it was the guy from Will and Grace. Will was played by Eric McCormack, so obviously not.

Two things I note: Sam's got really long eyelashes and a nice tush.

Science (fiction) interest: I did not understand what was being harvested on the moon, and later converted to Helium 3 as an energy source. However, it's a fascinating introductory topic for me. I have to search and see whether it is feasible and true.

Labels: drama, Eric McCormack, Moon, Sam Rockwell, science fiction

posted by GoldenAh
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