Introduction"Moonwalkers" is a 2015 comical movie directed by Antoine Bardou-Jacquet and composed by Dean Craig. This British-French collaboration stars Ron Perlman, Rupert Grint, and Robert Sheehan. The plot is developed around a supposed conspiracy theory around the Apollo 11 moon landing. "Moonwalkers" provides a fictional story of the government trying to create a back-up plan must the moon landing stop working.
Plot OverviewSet in 1969, the film follows a hardened CIA agent, Kidman (played by Ron Perlman), who is appointed an unique mission by the US federal government: He is to discover Stanley Kubrick and encourage him to movie a fake moon landing if NASA's initial Apollo 11 mission fails. Initially, Kidman isn't enthusiastic about the idea but he starts the objective to fulfill his responsibility.
Kidman travels to London where he is expected to satisfy Kubrick's manager. Rather, he experiences a band manager Johnny (depicted by Rupert Grint) and his eccentric good friend Leon (played by Robert Sheehan). Johnny, trying to pay off his debt, pretends to be Kubrick's manager and persuades Kidman to offer him the money implied for Kubrick's fake shooting. Kidman, tricked by their plan, turn over the money.
Development of the PlotJohnny spends the cash meant for Kubrick and after that realizes the seriousness of his deceptiveness. To avoid the rage of Kidman, Johnny and Leon decide to movie the fake moon landing themselves. They assemble an eccentric, drug-consuming crew and set to work, attempting to mimic the lunar landscape in a regional storage facility in spite of having no experience in filmmaking. Then, Kidman all of a sudden assists them, as he wishes to finish his objective.
Conclusion of the PlotMaking complex matters, there is a gangster to whom Johnny owes cash. The gangster discovers the moon landing film plot and storms the set to take the production. A violent conflict takes place, with Kidman, Johnny, Leon, and the crew safeguarding their film set. Coincidentally, the real Apollo 11 landing is relayed throughout the racket, making their recording unneeded. The movie then concludes with Kidman returning to the United States and Johnny continuing his rock-n-roll life.
Important Reception"Moonwalkers" debuted at the SXSW celebration in 2015. Generally, it got mixed evaluations from critics, who appreciated its unreasonable and distinct premise but discovered it rather doing not have in execution and substance.
Conclusion"Moonwalkers" supplies an entertaining and wild journey through a "what if" situation surrounding the moon landing. Despite its comedic method to a revered historic event, the film still manages to entertain with its colorful characters and off-beat plot. This satirical view of conspiracy theories is a must-watch for those who love movies packed with humor and unanticipated twists.
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