You can slice it, dice it, splice it, and turn it upside down -- but no matter what you do, this film is never going to be remembered as anything more than "early" Isabel May. On the plus side, this is a low budget indie which never pretends to be more than it actually is. It is sincere. The production values are top notch. It is a memorable and passionate exploration of the twin themes of loss and reconnection (with both the living and the dead). It is well written and well acted. But, again, for film lovers of the far future, May will be the calling card, the hook. In 1883 (2021), May stole every scene she was in and, because she was also doing the V. O., she stole those scenes as well. May is one of those rare talents who can instantly morph from drop-dead gorgeous to a rubber-faced Jim Carrie clone, and back again. If she does not have a major fanbase already, I am sure she will develop one very quickly. The sooner the better. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))
Review of The Moon & Back
