In the Shadow of the Moon

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Tyson C. Watchable, if you don’t take it too seriously or expect too much. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review Aun M "In The Shadow of the Moon" starts with a premise so gripping it's impossible not to be hooked. The film masterfully builds a chilling and sensational mystery in its first act. The initial investigation is a highlight. The atmosphere is thick with paranoia, the kills are inventive, and the cat-and-mouse game feels fresh. The movie expertly blends genres, presenting itself as a sharp detective thriller with a supernatural twist. However, the film's major downfall arrives the moment the central mystery is explained. The revelation that this is a time-travel story becomes its greatest weakness, not its strength. The second half painfully prolongs the mystery long after the core concept is understood, becoming a repetitive cycle of waiting nine years for the next encounter. The tight detective narrative unravels into a convoluted and emotionally manipulative family drama that the plot logic simply cannot support. The most glaring issue is the massive plot hole at the heart of its time-travel logic: If the killer, Rya, was born in 2019, how can she appear as an adult in 1988 to meet her grandfather? This isn't a minor oversight; it's a fundamental flaw that breaks the entire narrative engine of the movie. "In The Shadow of the Moon" is the definition of a one-time watch. It is a film with a fantastic first half that completely squanders its potential in the second. The strong atmosphere, initial mystery, and solid acting are ultimately betrayed by a lazy approach to its own sci-fi elements and a critical failure to maintain its internal logic. It's a frustrating experience that provides a compelling setup but a deeply unsatisfactory payoff. Watch for the intrigue, but don't expect the pieces to come together in a way that makes sense. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/10/25 Full Review Rob H This is a brilliantly executed, twisting and turning thrill ride. If you favor the overthrow of the American government, you will probably be less entertained then I was by this gripping smorgasbord of a little crime drama, a little sci-fi, a little family drama, a little political commentary, a little struggling to cope with difficult life events, I could go on, but you get the idea. This is just rich, rich, rich, thanks to one of the most original screenplays I've ever enjoyed. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/25 Full Review Paul S This is one of the best crime movies I've ever seen. It had one of the most captivating stories I've ever seen in a movie, and it left me hooked from start to finish. I definitely recommend it for crime and sci-fi fans! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/25 Full Review babarizam D One line I hate in crime an thriller movies is "No one have seen this before" It would be better to say"thats a new one" or there is no record Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/03/25 Full Review Kellen B Its captivating and thrilling. It leaves you guessing and is beautifully written. Great for the suspense, who done it type seeker. I think this movie was dogged by unforgiven pretentious wack a moles. Cheers 🍻 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/18/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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