I generally do not write a spoiler but I think people really need to be warned in advance about this one. I will tell you up front that the movie may well be worth watching as the prime example of how to make a move and how not to make a movie. This is a great movie and a terrible movie at the same time.That is why it is a 5 and not a 1 or a 9. The actors were very good half the time and very bad half the time. The script was very good half the time and very bad half the time. The special effects were very good half the time and very bad half the time. It seemed like every type of element you could think about that you would rate a movie on was good half the time and bad half the time. I wonder if in reality, part was made in Canada and part in Japan. And if they had a very experienced director half the time and a new to the business one the other half of the time. There were parts that I couldn't wait to see what would happen next and parts where I would actually shake my head as to how silly or strange or stupid it was about what was going on. It often felt like they were inserting things that were very advanced and yet other things that were back in the Jurassic period. And yes, there is a mechanical T-Rex in the movie. Probably what made it so noticeable was that it often seemed like it was on some sort of schedule where you run 10 minutes of good and then 10 minutest of bad and go back and forth. I could spend 10,000 words on why this movie is not the great sci-fi movie that it could have been, but I think I have beat up on it enough. I should mention though that unless you are a speed reader, the Russian translation to English of the words on the screen are far far to fast for the average person. And there is so much of it that I got tired of pushing the pause button so I could read it and just read the first few words that I could catch. But the end destroyed it for me. You know how they end movies sometime with the strongest of indication that a sequel is almost for sure in production. Well, they never got to that. Basically the movie ended before the end. I am not sure what happened. I checked my clocks (more than one). I checked the run time of the movie. I even thought it was chapter one or a TV series. So exactly how bad was the ending. It was so bad that this comment is most IMPORTANT that it . . . . . . . . . . . (thus my review is complete just like the movie was)
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several ideas lost in an absurd sci-fi comedy
middendorffi8 July 2017
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There are tons of interlaced ideas feeding the mystery, and creating a fast speed sequences of events; however, most ideas by themselves seems too childish, which brainless people could barely believe. For instance, the lunar-suits that provide self-generated-gravity and create an invisible helmet to contain the oxygen, the flower's blue mobile roots, the mechanical T-Rex, the presence of "artificial" oxygen, the ridiculous idea that one could survive in void space by holding the breath, the stand-alone hands that could walk by walls like a fly (copied from Addams Family), and so on.
The most believable element is the hidden gay Russian couple. They seem real, and their relationship fits perfectly with the events.
The abrupt ending, leaving several things unexplained, is what I hate the most.
The most believable element is the hidden gay Russian couple. They seem real, and their relationship fits perfectly with the events.
The abrupt ending, leaving several things unexplained, is what I hate the most.
It's a Pilot for TV series remade into a movie
Alex-M_30 August 2017
So... I have no idea why it's not anywhere in IMDb but apparently Hgh Moon intention was to be a TV series. And that actually explains quite a bit about this "TV movie".
I'm happy they used the footage for something. But the end result is not the best. Too much squeezed in and at the same time not enough. And then it ends... without a real ending. You get an answer about what's going on with the moon, but little else. Personally I wouldn't have minded seeing more.
I'm happy they used the footage for something. But the end result is not the best. Too much squeezed in and at the same time not enough. And then it ends... without a real ending. You get an answer about what's going on with the moon, but little else. Personally I wouldn't have minded seeing more.
Couldn't continue to watch
bbriddell24 November 2014
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The movie started mediocre and then descended to worse until I couldn't take anymore.
If they had set the story on a planet with gravity, then it may have made more sense. The ridiculous costumes/explanations would have been unnecessary.
The viewer must not have been what the movie had in mind. The story was being told at you from the perspective of here it is, totally believable, don't think or pay attention at all.
If you are texting, talking on the cell phone, and/or on the internet while the movie is playing; then the movie might be OK.
The suspension of disbelief is an essential important element in any story. A better story draws you in and makes you want to see more.
If they had set the story on a planet with gravity, then it may have made more sense. The ridiculous costumes/explanations would have been unnecessary.
The viewer must not have been what the movie had in mind. The story was being told at you from the perspective of here it is, totally believable, don't think or pay attention at all.
If you are texting, talking on the cell phone, and/or on the internet while the movie is playing; then the movie might be OK.
The suspension of disbelief is an essential important element in any story. A better story draws you in and makes you want to see more.
Unfinished
diogomanuel29 October 2017
This would be a poor first episode of a new TV series but they are calling it a movie?! How can this be considered a movie if it ends suddenly and unexpectedly?
The story line is confusing and unfinished! The odd moments supposedly humorous are appalling, and the love in the air scenes seem written by a child. The only positive side is the exploration of the moon as a scenery but we are let down by everything else.
As it is (without a sequel that would have to be a great one to make sense of all of this) I don't think it is worth watching.
The story line is confusing and unfinished! The odd moments supposedly humorous are appalling, and the love in the air scenes seem written by a child. The only positive side is the exploration of the moon as a scenery but we are let down by everything else.
As it is (without a sequel that would have to be a great one to make sense of all of this) I don't think it is worth watching.
Probably one of the worst B grade movies I've seen....
Tattytails17 September 2014
To be honest I wasn't expecting much but was sorely disappointed anyway.
This movie was set in a futuristic scene on the moon but really didn't have what it took to pull it off. Certainly nothing like the other reviews I read and not something I would recommend even as a time waster.
The script leaves a lot to be desired. It is full of puns/quips to an excess perhaps an attempt at wit that was poorly portrayed. I have to admit, I didn't finish the movie so no spoilers here. The costumes didn't have much thought and to me seemed like orange striped pajamas with moon helmets, quite out of place for a movie. The props weren't much different, garden hoses for plant vines, corny plastic flower etc. The acting fit in with the rest of the movie. Stiff and awkward.
On a positive note, it was nice to see someone can make a movie that is not full of crass language but I didn't decide to turn it off when it came to the same sex love scenes. Perhaps there was a chance it got better later but I think I gave it more time than it was worth. All I can say is there is better things to waste your time on! I think a 2 out of 10 is more than generous
This movie was set in a futuristic scene on the moon but really didn't have what it took to pull it off. Certainly nothing like the other reviews I read and not something I would recommend even as a time waster.
The script leaves a lot to be desired. It is full of puns/quips to an excess perhaps an attempt at wit that was poorly portrayed. I have to admit, I didn't finish the movie so no spoilers here. The costumes didn't have much thought and to me seemed like orange striped pajamas with moon helmets, quite out of place for a movie. The props weren't much different, garden hoses for plant vines, corny plastic flower etc. The acting fit in with the rest of the movie. Stiff and awkward.
On a positive note, it was nice to see someone can make a movie that is not full of crass language but I didn't decide to turn it off when it came to the same sex love scenes. Perhaps there was a chance it got better later but I think I gave it more time than it was worth. All I can say is there is better things to waste your time on! I think a 2 out of 10 is more than generous
Nice romp, but seemed unfinished.
MrPeach66630 June 2015
They basically threw everything but the kitchen sink into this film, but they kind of forgot the ending. :( As others have noted, it had enough turnabouts to set your head spinning, and any attempt to predict where it was going was bound to failure.
I liked the noir-ish feel of the old space serials, clearly the makers of this film were heavily influenced by that genre.
If you be looking for a serious SF show, you be lookin in the wrong place watching this - but if you were in the mood for a light romp with lots of plot twists, this should be just your cup 'o tea.
I'd have given it an 8 if it had a more satisfactory ending.
I liked the noir-ish feel of the old space serials, clearly the makers of this film were heavily influenced by that genre.
If you be looking for a serious SF show, you be lookin in the wrong place watching this - but if you were in the mood for a light romp with lots of plot twists, this should be just your cup 'o tea.
I'd have given it an 8 if it had a more satisfactory ending.
I could bear it for half an hour
philipposathina13 December 2015
actually with great effort after the first ten minutes. It was right then, that I realized it was intended to be a satiric film mocking the science fiction movies, and though I had already suspected that it was doing so in a most naive, awkward and uninspired way I thought I should give it the chance to prove that it was something better than this. Well I could stand it for another twenty minutes before deciding that I shouldn't add the cost of wasting my time to the cost of the renting fees I had paid for it. So I just gave it up! I am still trying to understand why this film was made. It is such a bore, such a senseless thing (I don't say "trash" out of respect for the makers who obviously had something different in mind when they went for it), such a cheap nonsense! Well, I may be naive and senseless myself and this may be the reason I cannot give it the credits some other viewers think it deserves presenting this crap almost as a masterpiece, yet, as a fanatic and experienced cinefil( movie fan),this is the last film I would ever recommend to you. Test me if you dare!
Medium Budget SciFi Movie - Fun to see the moon colonized
BadCatReviews4 July 2020
High Moon is a fun, medium budget, sci-fi movie set in space. For space movie nerds, there really is a limited # of films that are set in space. I was going through movie reviews looking for my next space flick and stumbled upon this.
High moon doesn't seek or pretend to be oscar-worthy. It's a fun, medium budget made for TV movie that is easy to watch. High Moon creates a universe where humans are dependent on the moon for survival for Helium-3, and has been broken up into different countries. This makes it interesting and simple to understand.
It was fun imagining the moon as a colonized resource and seeing all the different style bases the movie gave us. SyFy channel did spend a decent chunk of change on this film and it shows in the special effects. Granted the special effects are not on the level of say, Interstellar, but they are acceptable by 2020 standards.
Overall I had a great time watching this movie. It was mindless fun and I enjoyed it.
High moon doesn't seek or pretend to be oscar-worthy. It's a fun, medium budget made for TV movie that is easy to watch. High Moon creates a universe where humans are dependent on the moon for survival for Helium-3, and has been broken up into different countries. This makes it interesting and simple to understand.
It was fun imagining the moon as a colonized resource and seeing all the different style bases the movie gave us. SyFy channel did spend a decent chunk of change on this film and it shows in the special effects. Granted the special effects are not on the level of say, Interstellar, but they are acceptable by 2020 standards.
Overall I had a great time watching this movie. It was mindless fun and I enjoyed it.
worst movie ever
Nadski16 September 2014
When I first saw the movie on the internet, I thought that a space station discovered alien life and the aliens are going to attack the space station. But, I was so very wrong about the movie. I can not tell you about the movie because that would spoil the plot. But, I will tell you this: there are scenes in this movie that wanted to make me kill myself; metaphorically. So if you are planning to watch this movie then think of the worst movie ever that you saw and watch that because it will be much more better than this movie. I think that the worst movie I ever saw was the movie called snow shark and I would rather watch that movie than this movie by a long shot.
Unique and Awesome
edwinity14 October 2014
Wooow, another funny and unpredictable sci-fi which is weird enough to glue us to our seats... People are unbelievable and enemies of progress sometimes, why in this boring TV show world would u rate this classic series 1 so it cannot continue to air, so now that people have contributed to the cancellation of this nice TV show, I guess we have to stick to the boring ones which r being aired. We could have rated it like 7 or 8 so we could know what's in episode 2 or 3. What is better than a sci-fi which has suspense, love and great comedy? Tell me!!! But no, people had to just contribute to its cancellation so now we are not going to get any better series to watch during the week... I can't believe some boring TV shows rather have high ratings and are still airing... Are you guys kidding me, aren't you people sick and tired of detective and cop TV shows already, we all know how it ends, the bad guy kills and the detectives or cops go and catch them, so predictable... I support shows like high moon, the after,z nation, Kyle xy and other sci-fi TV shows with action and much comedy rather than the ones with high ratings yet nothing to write home about... 10(excellent) for high moon... Thank you for making me laugh on watching the first episode
Great retro styled comedy!
figarska22 September 2014
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From the first scene, I got the winks that director sent at us: This is a caper in genre of old space comedies and new/retro styling of Mad Men. You really have to have a sense of humor to enjoy it, and a good martini on your side table would not hurt either. The dialog dips into all rich clichés from detective noir flicks from 60's, then quotes the optimistic space "future" of 50's, only to let the plot twist its ankles on new age cynicism. I really think that at times that art of "quote" reached the level of Star Trek Next Generation scenes on Holodeck. I loved, loved, loved retro styling and settings! Practically every scene had a morsel for architects, interior and fashion designers, and movie critics with the eye on mid twenty century nostalgia. I loved that actors mostly embraced the new "old" style of dialog.
I think that this movie will have a following, just like Serenity, so don't dis it yet. I gave it 8 for brave originality of trying to do exactly what it is supposed to do: entertain, and cut down on unnecessary heroics: I have already saved the word with my x-box, the day before.
And yes, it calls for follow up series, so I really hope that networks will pick it up.
I think that this movie will have a following, just like Serenity, so don't dis it yet. I gave it 8 for brave originality of trying to do exactly what it is supposed to do: entertain, and cut down on unnecessary heroics: I have already saved the word with my x-box, the day before.
And yes, it calls for follow up series, so I really hope that networks will pick it up.
Very cool sci fi
LiamBlackburn16 September 2014
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This was a delightful sci fi movie. Made for "TV".......I guess, considering that TV is produced almost as well as multi-million dollar high budget feature films these days. THis had humour as well as intrigue and mystery. Also there was an element of Marxist propaganda. The moon, as of course we all know, is hollow inside. The moon never changes rotation. THe moon is an old celestial planet that decayed on the outside long ago. Yet, humans still don't seem to remember the distant past when it was a flourishing life-pod used by our reptilian ancestors to make shipments of food and humans to the then-young Earth. Let us not forget the real origins of the moon. Let us not lose our Earth by mining away all its energy so that we have to look to the moon for our sustenance.
Requires a taste for camp SF, some wits and a sense of humor.
bmarkovic-7917 September 2018
Great camp fantasy film with a distinctively quirky sense of humor. Obviously if you're looking for a predictable, Michael Bay taking-itself-too-seriously Sci-Fi drama this is the wrong movie. If you were never a proper fan of authentic SF literature you will not get it and you'll end up disappointed. Much like some of the genre's best stories, the movie is a beautifully woven combination of preachy philosophy, quirky humor, nerdy references, Cold War era antiwar internationalism and science stretched too far. Great fun overall.
A fun movie for the whole family
mooneyp12-235-3527819 February 2015
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*********SPOILER ALERT************************* It is what it is. Just a fun movie with lots of plots, misdirections, ands false clues.The plot devises were imaginative and unique. "Oh I'm locked up, what am i going to do to get away. I know my hands come off like thing's and run around and help me'. I was laughing my as off at all of the stuff going on like a guy that looks like Antonio Banderas as a ninja. Just enjoy the movie for what it is. JUST FUN! Anyone that says this is the worst "B" movie ever is just crazy. Just watch any movie with the guy that played Superman on' Lois and Clark'
Almost forgot where is the rest of the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Almost forgot where is the rest of the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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