In the Shadow of the Moon
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Movie Reviews of In the Shadow of the Moon
Movie Review: THE HUMAN SIDE OF APOLLO
Summary: 5 Stars
IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON Even with all that we may have read, watched in real time, or seen since the Apollo lunar landings, this film is unique, and a MUST see. I was stunned, although I lived through the experience having known most of the participants in Houston, TX., and felt that I knew ALL about it. It is as though all of these men, now of an advanced age, feel freed up to give us their very deep and real feelings on an unforgettable experience. The thoughtful reminiscences of the 'Moon Walkers',and one Command Pilot on the Dark Side alone,Michael Collins, were unexpected, humorous, spiritual,and fascinating.Collins echoes his book, CARRYING THE FIRE, in his descriptions of the selection process, training, comments on his colleagues,and wry assessments of the whole process. He is articulate, precise, interesting, and often very amusing. Most people will enjoy this retrospective.Movie Review: One of the premier movies on the subject
Summary: 5 Stars
This is by far one of the most well-done, passionate, and emotional documentaries on the subject. Despite its limited theater release, we were able to see it in a local theater, and never have I felt two hours go by so fast.
Far from the typical, boring documentary, the movie beautifully intertwines technical details of the Apollo missions with stunning footage and first-hand accounts from the astronauts. One moving scene is the astronauts' response to the conspiracy theorists and critics claiming they never landed on the moon.
For those viewers with minimal knowledge about the space program, this is still easy and entertaining to watch. The more knowledge a viewer brings to this film, the even better the experience will be. The background music is also incredibly fitting and is a great contribution. I look forward to buying this film as soon as it is released.
Movie Review: The Best Apollo Retrospective I've Seen
Summary: 5 Stars
This is by no means the definitive documentary on the Apollo program. If you're looking for gee-whiz facts and details, this is not it. But there are 2 things that make this an absolute must-have. First, much of this is footage that hasn't been seen since it was broadcast live. Most documentary footage of the actual Apollo 11 landing, for example, has been cobbled together from existing Public Affairs releases, and some key moments of audio have been cut. I remember when it happened, and this is the first time since that I've seen it as it was broadcast. Second, this is probably the last time we'll get a retrospective from those few still alive who actually walked on the moon - not just romance and sea stories, but reflections on their shared experience, seen through a perspective that only comes with age and nearly 40 years' separation from the events.Movie Review: Wow
Summary: 5 Stars
Picture and sound are at times stunning. Obviously the flight footage can look dated, but that's only due to the technology used at the time.
This is the definitive space travel documentary. It has pace, drama, action, some very moving moments and takes you on a spellbinding journey through the Apollo missions from the crew and flight director, Gene Crantz's point of view.
I own Nasa's greatest missions: When we left the Earth and feel that the Shadow of the Moon is far superior and more paletable. It has much more of a human quality to it and draws you into the action. It has huge re-watch value and every second adds drama to the story.
I wish I was alive when the Apollo 11 launched. It gives me chills to watch this oustanding Blu Ray.
I can't believe, 40 years later on, we haven't been back to the Moon!
Movie Review: Bookend
Summary: 5 Stars
'In the Shadow of the moon' is is quiet,reflective piece that merges the documentary form with that of movie making.In a sense this is a movie that was waiting to be made,the emotion of the astronauts and mission control was allowed to be revealed at last.The music alone is truly memorable,understated but emotionally powerful.The fact that these missions,all of them,were successful in the technical sense by bringing all of the Apollo astronauts back home safely is a magnificent human achievement and ushered in the technological developments of the 1970's.
I personally remember watching grainy black and white television images being broadcast early one London morning and witnessing the 'Oh Shoot' controversy ,when a lunar astronaut left a video camera on for too long on the lunar surface,the Sun newspaper the next day had 'Blue Moon' as its headline!