"Moon" (2009) Directed by Duncan Jones

“Two weeks to go, buddy!”.

Duncan Jones’ feature film debut contains a cast of just ten actors, many of whom you only fleetingly see and is contained almost entirely within the confines of one space station. Claustrophobic, intense and bizarre at times, and with a central performance from Sam Rockwell that simply astounds you every time you re-watch. And I’ve re-watched this classic debut film from Jones on many occasions, each time finding something new and intriguing or another piece of the puzzle. Duncan is also credited as writing the story and shares writing credits with Nathan Parker, but the story they’ve both created is a truly intriguing one that nods to spirituality, religion, of a dying earth raped by big business for it’s own profitable gains and to the natural resources that surround our planet that are rarely used but seemingly only when a profit can be turned from them. More on this in my concluding paragraph, but first, a brief take on one of my favourite actors of our generation, Mr Sam Rockwell.

“Sam Bell” (Sam Rockwell) Two weeks to go of a three year contract mining for minerals on the dark side of the moon, Sam’s tortuous decline as the rescue date approaches is brilliantly portrayed by Rockwell. With only a mechanical robot for company named “Gerty” (voiced by Kevin Spacey), it’s a truly wonderful and awe inspiring virtuoso performance. Captivating throughout the 97 minute running time, the disintegration of his mind and body (no spoiler — see opening 10 minute scenes breakdown that follows) is painfully brought to life by Rockwell. Every little nuance and look gains more credence on re watches, but that isn’t to say you won’t be captivated on your first watching of this gem. You will be. The telephone call home may well break your heart too. Welcome to Collinwood, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (unbelievable performance), The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and a recent star turn in Seven Psychopaths.

Sam Rockwell, one of the greatest character actors of our generation.

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The above paragraphs are taken from my original spoiler free review of "Moon" penned and published nearly a decade ago, transferred to my Medium blog site on 3rd December 2021 and which can be read in full and for free via my Substack blog site and original article linked immediately below:

https://ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/duncan-jones-moon-and-source-code-ec7a0f3beff9

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