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A Trip to the Moon

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Astronomers go on an expedition to the moon.

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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy A treat for cineastes and sci-fi fans alike. Rated: 4/4 Feb 8, 2023 Full Review Tony Black Cultural Conversation Melies was a true visionary and pioneer who shall always be remembered as will A Trip to the Moon, as partly where everything we love as film fans and dramatists began. Rated: 4/5 Feb 8, 2021 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Melies was clearly pushing boundaries and demonstrating the potential for narrative storytelling, searching for product that couldn't be emulated by the stage. Rated: 7/10 Aug 1, 2020 Full Review Pamela Hutchinson Silent London This is live-action film, but transformed by Méliès's ingenious in-camera editing and those gorgeous paints to be something more like a cartoon. It's gorgeous, it's ludicrous and it's heaps of fun. Mar 26, 2020 Full Review Tyler Smith Battleship Pretension It has not lost much of its original power, to dazzle and entertain. Jul 9, 2019 Full Review Mattie Lucas From the Front Row That childlike wonder at the power of cinema is what makes A Trip to the Moon, and indeed all of Méliès' work, so very special Rated: 4/4 Jun 3, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The affects were crazy for 1902 but was rather boring in 2024, doesn’t matter though because this is an important movie to history. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/04/24 Full Review Miguel G This movie is just a historical curiosity to be appreciated rather than enjoyed. I did not find it entertaining at all. The special effects were revolutionary for its time, but that's it. The lack of intertitles makes the movie nearly incomprehensible without further background. This movie was meant to be narrated by a live narrator, and modern restorations should reproduce this via a recorded narration, which would better represent what it was like to watch the movie at the time. It is just 12 minutes, so if you are interested in the history of cinema, obviously give it a go, but otherwise, skip it. If you want to get started in silent cinema, look elsewhere. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review cupsheart es una película corta y divertida, la cual uno puede consumir en su tiempo libre, también he de decir que los efectos son bastantes buenos para el año en el que fue creada, y aunque la pellica ha envejecido, no envejeció mal para mi parecer Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review Alex S It's a must see for anyone interested in film history. The only thing more entertaining is the 1 star reviews from people who expect MCU level effects from a movie made in 1902 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/21/23 Full Review Logan J This movie was and still is so revolutionary for its time. The costumes, set, and overall story takes the viewer to another dimension. It will leave you wanting more! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/01/23 Full Review Alec B Georges Méliès' A Trip to the Moon stands as a cinematic milestone, a pioneering silent short that not only laid the foundation for narrative filmmaking but also dazzled audiences with its effects that were considered revolutionary at the dawn of the 20th century. Just over 12 minutes, this iconic film takes viewers on a fantastical journey to the moon, showcasing Méliès' innovative use of stop-motion, hand-crafted sets, and imaginative design. The whimsical narrative, inspired by Jules Verne and H.G. Wells and Méliès' flair for spectacle, makes "A Trip to the Moon" a delightful piece of cinematic history. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Astronomers go on an expedition to the moon.
Director
Georges Méliès
Producer
Georges Méliès
Screenwriter
Georges Méliès
Production Co
Star Films
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 4, 1902, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.4K
Runtime
14m
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