In the Shadow of the Moon
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Movie Reviews of In the Shadow of the Moon
Movie Review: Awesome, inspiring account of USA's greatest achievement
Summary: 5 Stars
It's hard to express my feelings other than to say I felt so proud as an American and awed by what we as a nation, NASA as an organization and the astronauts as individuals accomplished in the mission to the Moon. Being 13 when this occurred, this film just grabbed me on a gut level -- I cried almost the whole way through. The individual astronauts accounts and feelings make it so much more than just a documentary. The music also is so beautiful and touching. Anyone over the age of 5 at the time of Apollo 11 will love this movie and likely those who weren't alive then will see this and have more of an appreciation for it. I've already purchased the soundtrack on iTunes.Movie Review: in the shadow of the moon
Summary: 5 Stars
since I am 61, I have followed the space program from the beginning. I was watching TV january 28 1986 when the terrible accident happened to the shuttle Challenger. I have always dreamed of going to the stars and someday maybe we will get there. Watching "in the Shadow of the Moon" helped me even appreciate more all the work and risks that have been taken to try to get us there. I think is a great testmont to that effort. Last year on Oct 1 2008 I was visiting my brother in Houston and we went to visit NASA. It was there 50th anniversay. I was so trilled to be there and take the level 9 tour. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the space program.Movie Review: A stunning, visceral, glorious experience.
Summary: 5 Stars
The truth is, everyone should have seen this in a theater on a LARGE screen (IMAX would have been ideal). This film is so breathtaking and beautiful, replete with never-before-seen footage that will mesmerize you. I saw this with an audience that was cheering at the end!! It's that great, and will very likely be a staple of classrooms everywhere - the filmmaking is first-rate and is probably the best work of its kind. The historical value of this project can't be overestimated since most of those who walked on the Moon speak warmly in interviews (looking into the camera) of what it was like. Don't think twice: buy this - it is absolutely essential viewing.Movie Review: Excellent movie...although some knowledge of the Appolo program is necessary to fully enjoy it
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought this was an excellent documentary. It features lots of rarely before seen archival footage of the program. The interviews with the astronauts also do a great job in bringing out their personalities and let the viewer see that these are real people. My main comment is that you'll get a lot more out of the film if you have at least a basic working knowledge of the Apollo program (the film is only 100 minutes long, so they can only cover so much material).
I was also disappointed not to see Neil Armstrong interviewed for the film.
A great companion to this movie would be the book "A Man on the Moon" by Andrew Chaikin.
Movie Review: Loved it
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD is really a good one because it interviews the moon astronauts in a more "casual" and "unconscious" way (vs. the usual formal manner - just factual) and the footage is really good. The "casual" interview syle is very different (and in many ways more informative and interesting) from the DVDs I have on the moon. The interviews of the astronauts are worth the purchase in itself! The music is superb. I have several moon mission documentaries, but nothing like this one. I wouldn't be without it. The extras are really good too. In fact, I can't say anything negative about it and I consider myself quite critical. You really have to see this one.