Fly Me to the Moon
Directed by Greg Berlanti
- romance
- comedy
The story
Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA's public image, wreaks havoc on Apollo 11 launch director Cole Davis' already difficult task of putting a man on the moon. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup, and the countdown truly begins.
What it’s like
Bright, glossy 1960s studio colour with a sun-warmed, retro-Technicolor sheen: pastel suits, chrome and cream Mission Control consoles, and the flat even light of soundstages that stands in for Florida and Houston. The camera moves briskly and stays close, with quick two-shots and playful push-ins during banter, and the set-pieces in the TV studio and NASA corridors are staged with a theatrical, mid-century polish. The score is bouncy swing and jazzy standards that keep the energy buoyant, with the odd hush when the countdown tension tightens. Vibe: breezy, sparkling, a little giddy. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a comfort watch with friends, or an easy evening when you want something light that still has a bit of sparkle. Pacing is brisk and the rhythm is comic, with the romance building through sparring and slow thaw; the central arc is a cynical image-maker learning to care about something real alongside a stern launch director who softens. Intensity is low: mild peril and a few tense moments, no gore, no graphic violence, and only light innuendo and kissing. For people who want a gentle, witty romcom with period glamour and a lot of charm.
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