As a long-time movie critic with a deep fascination for space exploration and a personal connection to NASA’s historic achievements, I find “Fly Me to the Moon” to be an intriguing and thought-provoking film that both entertains and sheds light on the ongoing conspiracy theories surrounding the moon landings.
On July 20, 1969, following a decade-long endeavor involving over 400 thousand workers from various external companies, who meticulously assembled and examined countless components, NASA successfully achieved one of history’s most perilous and daring feats: landing two men on the moon.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first two men to walk on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Following this historic achievement, NASA carried out five more successful lunar missions, concluding with Apollo 17 in December 1972. However, not all went smoothly; during Apollo 13’s launch on April 11, 1970, an explosion occurred that prevented the spacecraft from reaching its lunar destination. Despite this setback, NASA engineered a remarkable rescue mission, saving the lives of the three astronauts and bringing them safely back to Earth, an inspiring story depicted in Ron Howard’s critically acclaimed film “Apollo 13” (1995).
Over the past few decades, five films have been released questioning the authenticity of the moon landings, which last occurred in 1972. These movies are “Capricorn One” (released in 1978), “Astronauts Gone Wild” (2004), “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Moon” (2001), and “Dark Side of the Moon” (2002). Among them, “Room 237,” a 2012 documentary, posits that Stanley Kubrick may have been involved in faking the moon landings based on clues found in his film “The Shining.”
Despite the persistent claims in conspiracy theories about the NASA moon landings being fabricated, it’s surprising that NASA hasn’t launched a comprehensive public relations effort with lengthy documentaries, 60 Minutes segments, books, and magazines to debunk these falsehoods definitively after more than five decades.
Instead of forcefully debunking conspiracy theories with intense marketing, NASA has historically presented substantial proof for the moon landings and trusted the scientific community to validate their authenticity. Their focus has primarily been on advancing space exploration and scientific discoveries. Regrettably, this approach hasn’t quelled the persisting misinformation about the moon landings. A recent movie, “Fly Me to the Moon,” is among the latest productions featuring a plot where Apollo 11 was fabricated by a Hollywood filmmaker.
In this retelling, Scarlett Johansson portrays Kelly Jones, an advertising executive hired by NASA with the mission to generate revenue for the space program by associating it with various products. Channing Tatum stars as Cole Davis, a NASA administrator who clashes with Jones due to her marketing strategies. The initial premise of the film is intriguing and offers an engaging blend of drama and humor from the ongoing conflicts between the two leads.
In my opinion, the acting in the movie was commendable, and some of the comedy managed to elicit laughter. However, certain parts didn’t quite hit the mark. I find the Rotten Tomatoes rating of 67% undervalues this film. Based on my personal enjoyment, I would rate it a solid 75%, and I would recommend it as an entertaining watch.
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2024-07-18 16:37