From NetFlix:
As he nears the end of a lonely three-year stint on the moon base Sarang, astronaut Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) begins to hear and see strange things. It’s not long before Sam suspects that his employer — the conglomerate LUNAR — has other plans for him. Featuring Kevin Spacey as the voice of a robot, this sci-fi thriller also stars Matt Berry and Kaya Scodelario. The film was an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival.
Whereas District 9 (2009) was suspenseful, frantic and strewn with garbage and gore, “Moon” is suspenseful, quiet, slow-paced, thoughtful, thought provoking and thoroughly human. Both sci-fi films are original and as different from one another as night and day. To avoid spoiling the plot for you, I can only say it involves deceit on the part of an earth corporation, a “hal”-like moon station robot (“hal” was the robot in “2001”), and genuine and warm interaction between persons. There is blood and some minor scuffles but no gore or real violence. Even children can safely watch the movie (a rarity these days).
I could find no Wikipedia description, but I did find the following detailed spoiler.
If you watch the film, do not hesitate to put philosophical considerations in comments, even if they amount to spoilers.
IF!!! you like sci-fi you should not miss this refined, well-made film.
I loved Moon. Think it was my favourite film of 2009. Reminded me in some ways of Silent Running, a 1972 sci fi film that I can only vaguely remember, but remember watching lots as a kid and leaving me feeling sad every time I watched it.
I’m not sure you need to be a Sci Fi fan to enjoy it: there’s enough humanity in it for me to make it accesible to everyone.
As you say: very different to District 9!
I watched this film with Nigel and we both enjoyed it. But don’t listen to his review: he’s just a clone. I’m the real Nigel.
Like Nigel, it reminded me of watching Silent Running, a great 70s sci fi movie. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067756/)
Throws up lots of interesting questions about what it really means to be an individual, what does it mean to have a sense a self. Am I the same person as the person as I was five minutes ago? If I was cloned right now, which one of me would be the real me? Or would we both me? And what does that mean about what it means to be an individual.
Makes my brain hurt. I’ll leave Nigel1 to think about it.