Greg Berlanti’s Fly Me to the Moon takes us on a journey to the stars, blending romance, humor, and a dash of lunar intrigue. With a stellar cast, sharp writing, and a nostalgic nod to the Space Race, this film soars.
Fly Me to the Moon unfolds against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission. Enter marketing maven Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson), tasked with fixing NASA’s public image. Sparks fly as she collides with launch director Cole Davis (Channing Tatum), whose job is already rocket science. Johansson and Tatum’s on-screen chemistry is electric. Their banter crackles like a lunar module re-entering Earth’s atmosphere. Their playful dynamic keeps the film buoyant even when gravity threatens to pull them apart.
Fast-moving and stylishly edited, Fly Me to the Moon evokes nostalgia for a pivotal moment in American history. It’s the kind of movie Hollywood that they used to make—the kind we secretly crave. Let’s hope it inspires more like it. Harrelson steals scenes as a conspiracy theorist convinced the moon landing was a hoax. His wild theories add levity and intrigue, making us question what’s real and what’s just cosmic comedy.
While the film maintains a brisk pace, some minor issues with character development arise. We want to know more about Kelly’s backstory and Cole’s hidden dreams. Yet, these minor details don’t eclipse the overall enjoyment. The soundtrack is an absolute standout in my opinion, classics from the late 60’s that everyone will enjoy and feel like dancing to.
As the countdown ticks toward the climactic moon landing (real or staged?), we’re rooting for Kelly, Cole, and humanity itself. Fly Me to the Moon reminds us that love, like space travel, is an exhilarating leap of faith.
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