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Fly Me to the Moon
2008 81 min Belgium, United States of America G 12+
★4.4
Adventure, Animation, Family
Director: Ben Stassen, Mimi Maynard
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Description
Three young houseflies stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$13.82M
Worldwide:
$46.65M
Starring
Trevor Gagnon
Actor
Philip Bolden
Actor
David Gore
Actor
Awards
European Film Awards 2009
— Audience Award
Key opinion
Fly Me to the Moon is widely regarded as a technologically driven experiment that prioritizes 3D spectacle over narrative substance. While some audiences appreciate its simple charm for young children, most critics and viewers find the plot thin, the animation dated, and the inclusion of unnecessary political subplots distracting.
| Screenplay | The narrative is overly simplistic and predictable, primarily catering to a preschool-aged audience rather than offering the multi-generational appeal found in major studio films. | |
| Originality | The 3D implementation is highly polarizing, viewed by some as an immersive spectacle, while others criticize it for technical flaws, inducing eye strain, and being a hollow gimmick to mask a weak story. | |
| Theme | The inclusion of political caricatures and unnecessary antagonists regarding Cold War history creates a disjointed tone that many viewers find intrusive or inappropriate. | |
| Production | The animation quality feels significantly inferior to the industry standards set by contemporary studios like Pixar or DreamWorks. | |
| Humor | The humor relies heavily on repetitive slapstick, such as fainting characters and crude gags, which fails to resonate with adult viewers. |