Moon (2009)

Psychological Thriller Moon, is the story of astronaut Sam Bell (played by Sam Rockwell), whose job it is to collect and send new energy taken from the Sun whilst in a power station on the Moon, and send it back to Earth, thus solving the energy crisis. His loneliness is broken only by a talking computer called GERTY (voiced by Kevin Spacey), whose mission it is to protect and support Sam in his work. The plot develops into a mysterious tale of discoveries and drama, as the complexities of his mission reveal themselves, and his future becomes uncertain.

Director Duncan Jones has managed to make what is essentially a one-man show, into a biting and cerebral adventure film. The tense and uninviting atmosphere will unnerve the viewer, and sci-fi elements to the film are comparable to some of the greatest movies such as 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). The film refuses to bow to conventional methods and techniques, and uses isolation and the unknown to drive the story, which is a remarkable feat.

Not a film for people who like action-sci-fi, as the movie does not resort to big, flashy scenes, but the special effects are impressive, and the environment of the moon seems realistic. It is a challenging, engaging and impressive film.