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QhasiApr 1, 2022

I wanted to like this movie so much. Even when it becomes absurd, with the poorly implemented twist, you root for it. But ultimately this is a missed opportunity to make a really thought provoking classic. All the parts were there.

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dharmaMar 31, 2022

Emmerich complaints about the lack of originality on Hollywood's part brings a snicker from me. Moonfall is so derivative of his own works that it ends up being a boring film. You can't really go wrong with the casts, but by taking a seriousEmmerich complaints about the lack of originality on Hollywood's part brings a snicker from me. Moonfall is so derivative of his own works that it ends up being a boring film. You can't really go wrong with the casts, but by taking a serious tone, Moonfall fell flat on its face. Set pieces come and go with no fanfare. Plots and sequences are ripped off even from his previous works. The fact is that the blockbuster of the 90s that Emmerich was responsible for to some extent is out dated.… Expand

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TVJerryFeb 8, 2022

When the Moon starts to veer from its orbit, the Earth is threatened with extinction. It's up to 2 astronauts (Halle Berry & Patrick Wilson) to come to the rescue in space, along with a nerdy scientist (John Bradley who's supposed to provideWhen the Moon starts to veer from its orbit, the Earth is threatened with extinction. It's up to 2 astronauts (Halle Berry & Patrick Wilson) to come to the rescue in space, along with a nerdy scientist (John Bradley who's supposed to provide the comic moments). All this time, their families on Earth are trying to outrun the disastrous calamaties that ensue. This sounds illogical, but given that director Roland Emmerich is a master of these sci-fi disasters, it's worth accepting the premise. Then, the situations begin to get silly, before it just breaks down to absurdity. By the end, the whole thing is ridiculous to the point of hilarity. The actors are doing their best, but the family connections are surface. The effects are big and impressive, but they can't distract from the ridiculousness of this whole mess.… Expand

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PanchogulFeb 6, 2022

Está pasable, pero los efectos especiales se ven muy genéricos considerando el alto costo de producción, los personajes nada del otro mundo y una trama que intenta forzosamente ser compleja y profunda quedándose nada más que en palabras.Está pasable, pero los efectos especiales se ven muy genéricos considerando el alto costo de producción, los personajes nada del otro mundo y una trama que intenta forzosamente ser compleja y profunda quedándose nada más que en palabras.

Veredicto: Una del montón.… Expand

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TomHugSep 11, 2022

Ludicrous, but enjoyable. The story concept is intriguing, but the script and therefore the acting is, shall we say, 'light on subtlety'. Good special effects. Several major plot-holes...

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RODIMUSApr 4, 2022

Fabuła (pomysł)7 prosto wydarta z Halo, Czy Star trek. CGI ok, muzyka dobra, scenariusz daje rade. Obsada tragiczna Halle Berry znowu dała du...y tylko 2ch aktorów daje rade. Patrick Wilson i Michael Peña. Cała reszt obsady to istna tragediaFabuła (pomysł)7 prosto wydarta z Halo, Czy Star trek. CGI ok, muzyka dobra, scenariusz daje rade. Obsada tragiczna Halle Berry znowu dała du...y tylko 2ch aktorów daje rade. Patrick Wilson i Michael Peña. Cała reszt obsady to istna tragedia powinni resztę życia kiblować na galerach zaraz po otrzymaniu wspaniałych nagród co się zwą Malinami.… Expand

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6

Darkin20Apr 3, 2022

Ok movie, great effects. Little bit out there. Some overly convenient twists.

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4

Voodoo123Apr 9, 2022

+some cool splodey effects
+Decent cast
+Fascinating sci fi concept -terrible screenplay -average quick paced editing takes away any tension Very run of the mill shlocky sci fi popcorn movie. As Emmerich goes, this one is more like 2012 than+some cool splodey effects
+Decent cast
+Fascinating sci fi concept
-terrible screenplay
-average quick paced editing takes away any tension

Very run of the mill shlocky sci fi popcorn movie. As Emmerich goes, this one is more like 2012 than independence day. Switch off your brain, get the pop corn and prepare to be unsurprised by the proceeding flying national monuments.… Expand

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moviestalkerFeb 16, 2022

The biggest thing in this movie wasn't the moon but the plotholes ... However if you like explosions and don't need a story that goes along with that, then this movie is for you.

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RalfbergsJul 31, 2022

It was entertaining to watch at first, even though the plot got silly at points, but the second half of it was just too silly. Like people slam Armageddon which in a way is similar movie, but for me Armageddon is 2x better than this.

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veshchesFeb 6, 2022

Fun movie. If you go into it expecting a bad movie, like I did, I think you will find it fun. Don't think about the plot too much. Just go along for the ride.

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r96skFeb 17, 2022

A bit messy, this.

'Moonfall' is actually good in areas that I was expecting it to be bad in and bad in areas I thought it might've been good in. I had caught one of the trailers - at the cinema for a different film - and didn't hold highA bit messy, this.

'Moonfall' is actually good in areas that I was expecting it to be bad in and bad in areas I thought it might've been good in. I had caught one of the trailers - at the cinema for a different film - and didn't hold high hopes for it, especially with the 'Don't Look Up' similarity, though thought the humour/silliness might carry it over the line.

Yet, the humour is poor and it's in fact the more serious elements that come to the fore. I honestly enjoyed the sci-fi bits of it and the more dramatic stuff. The comedy is very lame, I don't think I even smirked once to be honest. They should've just played it totally straight, in my opinion anyway. The special effects, meanwhile, are a positive.

The cast, when not comedic, work fairly well together. Halle Berry, John Bradley - who may be at the front of the limp jokes but he as an actor is likeable enough that I didn't dislike him at all - and Patrick Wilson - who I always forget the name of, I was literally trying to recall him throughout the film and I still didn't crack it - are a solid trio when serious. The support cast, spearheaded by Michael Peña, are meh.

Unfortunately it's a 2½* rating from me. I do like disaster movies - '2012', Roland Emmerich's best, is great - but this one fell short; particularly towards the end. I wouldn't, personally, say it's as bad as that average rating chart suggests, but to each their own of course.… Expand

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Narwhale73Apr 12, 2022

This movie gets too much hate. It's not that great of a movie from a narrative standpoint and the lesson is questionable at best (Listen to your crazy Holliw Earther uncle, because he might be right one one these days. Really? As if thereThis movie gets too much hate. It's not that great of a movie from a narrative standpoint and the lesson is questionable at best (Listen to your crazy Holliw Earther uncle, because he might be right one one these days. Really? As if there aren't enough conspiracy theorists out there during the Covid era..), but it's quite enjoyable you turn your brain off and want to enjoy some Really impressive effects and ultimately dive into the world of absurdity for ~2 hours. The second half is absolutely, unapologetically bonkers and I loved it.

I'm sorry, but I can respect a fun, ridiculously high budget popcorn movie.… Expand

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Jonathan_M_2Feb 4, 2022

This movie has a few cool ideas, but overall it is a silly take on blending Day After Tomorrow, Armageddon and Gravity together. It doesn't work on any level but it is amusing. I wouldn't mind watching it on a plane or on tv during aThis movie has a few cool ideas, but overall it is a silly take on blending Day After Tomorrow, Armageddon and Gravity together. It doesn't work on any level but it is amusing. I wouldn't mind watching it on a plane or on tv during a snowstorm, but I regret anchoring a night out around it.… Expand

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Jones76Aug 12, 2022

I don't really understand the hate Moonfall gets. It is not great but it is a solid disaster movie with good actors and great visuals. The story is bananas, full of plot holes and logic problems, but I never expected it to be Oscar materialI don't really understand the hate Moonfall gets. It is not great but it is a solid disaster movie with good actors and great visuals. The story is bananas, full of plot holes and logic problems, but I never expected it to be Oscar material in the first place. So, get some popcorn, crack a cold one and enjoy, I've seen worse.… Expand

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CadeologyFeb 13, 2022

Roland Emmerich has directed some great disaster popcorn movies before such as The Day After Tomorrow, 2012, and Independence Day. Unfortunately for this movie it simply doesn't land close to any of these. When you walk into Moonfall you willRoland Emmerich has directed some great disaster popcorn movies before such as The Day After Tomorrow, 2012, and Independence Day. Unfortunately for this movie it simply doesn't land close to any of these. When you walk into Moonfall you will want to probably stand up and leave for the first hour... yes the character buildup and story was that bad. After the first half you immediately get roped back in because it seems like a switch was somehow turned in terms of which way Emmerich wanted to take the movie. This ending to the movie ironically saves this disaster film from being a disaster of a film. Definitely not the worst movie ive ever seen but not something I was thrilled to watch nor something I will ever watch again. Easily a 4/10.… Expand

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lucasramborFeb 13, 2022

Moonfall is a sympathetic catastrophe film, and as science fiction it is extremely creative in its creation of the world and mythology, but it suffers from extensive inconsistencies and considerable problems that make the experience ofMoonfall is a sympathetic catastrophe film, and as science fiction it is extremely creative in its creation of the world and mythology, but it suffers from extensive inconsistencies and considerable problems that make the experience of watching it not so pleasurable.… Expand

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DubeauMar 30, 2022

Moonfall is a ridiculous movie on many levels. The story has one fun scifi idea, but the way they go about it, it's just too over the top. The acting is just average and you feel like you can't blame the actors. There are many moments wereMoonfall is a ridiculous movie on many levels. The story has one fun scifi idea, but the way they go about it, it's just too over the top. The acting is just average and you feel like you can't blame the actors. There are many moments were you get a McGuffin to justify why someone is doing this. Even the big reveal is kind of a let down. That said the visual and sounds effects are really good. The music isn't very interesting. I give it 42%. If you want an apocalypse movie with absolutely no sens of logic, this might be for you. Otherwise it's hard to recommend just on the sympathy for the actors. Emmerich movies are beginning to be too formulaic, just like M. Bay is doing.… Expand