A Trip to the Moon (1902)

Interesting, 12 September 2014

Rating A Trip to the Moon or doing one of these user comments is difficult. I can't really compare this to anything else I've ever seen - and I'm not sure doing so would even be fair given A Trip to the Moon is over 100 years old. I'll just say that it's a remarkable piece of film. Imaginative doesn't do it justice. Set design, special effects, costuming, editing, lighting - all are very well done. Georges Méliès was a man well ahead of his time. I suppose my favorite bit had to be the moon-men. The costuming and actions were very nice. Overall, anyone who considers themselves a fan of movies or cinema should be required to watch A Trip to the Moon. If nothing else, it's an interesting piece of history that established a solid foundation for the 100 years of film to follow.

8/10