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The project, co-produced by Apple, brings together a talented cast, most notably Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, who deliver incredibly romantic and charming performances as a couple.
Fly Me To The Moon is set in the 1960s, a time when NASA was focused on the historic moon landing. Despite costing billions of dollars, this grand space mission was increasingly losing public favor due to numerous setbacks. To salvage the situation, NASA decides to hire marketing guru Kelly Jones (played by Scarlett Johansson) to garner public support.
A romantic love story amidst the space race.
Nearly half a century has passed since the historic moment when humans set foot on the Moon. Although scientists have presented countless pieces of compelling evidence to prove that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first people to walk on the Moon.
The film is based on historical events and popular conspiracy theories surrounding the moon landing.
However, according to Statistica, approximately 5-11% of Americans still believe that the actual moon landing never took place. Conspiracy theories claiming the Apollo 11 mission was a hoax have gained traction, pointing out minor inconsistencies in footage and photographs of the moon landing – such as the supposed starless lunar sky.
Amidst the tension and competition between the two superpowers, a romance develops between the two main characters.
Most theories are based on the fundamental fact that the United States was eager to win the space race. Some believe that the U.S. orchestrated the moon landing to ensure victory over the Soviet Union.
The film Fly Me To The Moon is based on historical events and popular conspiracy theories about the moon landing, but much of the plot is fictional. The film revolves around the relationship between a marketing executive and a director at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Against a backdrop of tension and competition between the two superpowers, a romance develops between the two main characters: the executive tasked with directing the Apollo 11 launch and the marketing executive brought in to improve NASA's public image and stage a fake moon landing.
The harmonious blend of rom-com elements (romance and humor) creates an interesting structure for the story.
The harmonious blend of rom-com elements (romance and humor) creates an interesting narrative structure when set against a historical backdrop. Amidst the intense space race, the witty "confrontation" and sweet love story of Cole Davis and Kelly Jones provide many uniquely captivating moments.
Their common goal was to help NASA complete its crucial mission, but their biggest obstacle was their differing working styles. While Cole Davis was practical, straightforward, principled, and rather dry, Kelly was a dreamy, imaginative woman with many "outlandish" ideas that nonetheless yielded unexpected results.
Cole believes in integrity to a flawed degree, even going so far as to try to control NASA's imagery. Therefore, he is completely indignant at the decisions of the marketing specialist who tends to sugarcoat everything. Kelly, on the other hand, is a master manipulator with a series of sophisticated tricks, often leaving Cole scratching his head in frustration. Their contrasting thoughts and personalities are like two opposite magnets.
The charming moments of confrontation, every glance and smile the couple exchanged were incredibly affectionate, creating a sweet and romantic atmosphere that exploded with excitement for the viewers.
Besides its high-quality cast, the production team of "Fly Me to the Moon" also includes many big names. Among them, director Greg Berlanti is the man behind the success of famous works such as "Love, Simon" and the "Arrowverse" superhero universe... In 2020, he was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Director Greg Berlanti shared with People magazine: "The inspiration for this story was to create a big, fun, and clever original film about whether the U.S. government could have faked the Apollo 11 moon landing, which remains the most-watched live television event in world history and has since become one of the most talked-about conspiracy theories."
Those charming moments of confrontation, every glance and smile the couple exchanged was incredibly affectionate.
This is also a meticulously produced film with a budget of up to $100 million. This investment has resulted in stunning visuals and unique nostalgic effects.
Beyond its colorful love story, Fly Me To The Moon offers a fascinating overview of how media and advertising were done in the past, when technology wasn't as widespread and modern as it is today. Through Kelly Jones's masterful maneuvering and transformations, the film delivers both a tribute and witty satire on the unique workings of advertising and marketing.
According to Box Office Pro, Fly Me To The Moon could bring in $12 to $20 million in its opening week in North America. The film is predicted to rank second on the list, only behind the animated blockbuster Despicable Me 4.
