Moon

I've already written about the amazing film Moon, having seen a sneak peak screening, but this Friday was the official release. I traveled two hours to Hollywood to see the film again because the director Duncan Jones was doing a question and answer after the showing. And let me say, this film was still riveting and powerful the second time around.

My advice to all those who want to see this film, which should be all of you, is to not watch or read anything about it before you go. Having seen it already I've been following it online on such websites as io9. Unfortunately, their coverage of the film gives the whole plot away, and takes out all the mystery that makes the film worth watching. So again, avoid reading about this film at all costs.

Having said that, I'll give you a clean version of the q&a. First of all, I arrived at the theater about 40 minutes before the showing and there were only 5 seats left, phew, but as the credits rolled about half the theater goers left. This just seems like poor etiquette, you know some people who wanted to see the director couldn't get in to the showing, so if you're going to a movie and don't want to see the director talk, then don't take the seats away from someone who does, go to another showing.

Ok, one rant down, another to go. Having gone to Comicon for four years running I've had my fair share of question and answers, and I get very, very annoyed with people who can't ask good questions. For the most part, the questions were decent, how much did the film cost ($5mil), how many days was it shot in (33), questions about the special effects and inspiration were interesting and insightful. But then there are the questions that kill me, there were only two really bad ones this time around, thank Jebus. One was so pathetic I was embarrassed for the person asking it, it was to the effect of, I didn't get the ending, can you explain it to me, and then he said what he thought happened, and poor Duncan, who was a lot nicer and more patient than I would have been, explained that his interpretation was wrong and then explained how the film ended. Wow, it was like the person fell asleep at the end, it wasn't an ending up for interpretation, it's very clear cut. And the other offending question, which was just rude, was basically, I've never heard of you before, this is the first film you've directed, how'd you get the money to do it being a nobody....and it kinda rambled on. I felt appalled for the director, and ashamed for the person asking who was obviously jealous, and not hiding it well. And then adding insult to injury after the director justified himself, the same person asked how old he is...and then it was over. No more questions. What a way to end it. Thanks jerk.

If you're lucky enough to have seen Moon and would like to know the specifics of the question and answer, just send me an email.