Unbelievable would be a good word to use for this particular film. Got to say the guys done well, created a fantastic film on a low budget with the feel of a low down sci-fi. Lets mention a little something about the production design. The first thing i notice that i adore about this film is the use of live action models rather than using computer generated crap. Its back to the original sci-fi films, and in such a fantastic way. It is quite obvious that these lunar vehicles and structures are not created from nothing, they have been assembled and delicately built by hand to create the ultimate reality of the moon. The story is twisty, but not in a bad Shymalan way, in a good interesting curve of events way. So we have the story and the effects, all we need is Sam Rockwell's stunning performance with himself throughout the film. Its hard to believe that Rockwell is actually performing without a clone of himself there to reply and fight with. It's very exciting to see an actor completely immerse himself in his role, and he dragged me in with him, I completely believed his character, and wanted him succeed in his quest of getting home and seeing his daughter again. What adds to the role is the role reversal between him and his clone, the second clone being scared and confusion then straight away accepting what is going on, then the original clone, while in a dying state refuses to believe that this is happening. There is also some sort of emotional bond that the two go through while they struggle to comprehend what is going on and the complexity of their situation, and as they stare death in the face they show this compassion, as the first clone sacrifices himself to save himself, so that the second clone can see his daughter.
This film has shown true stature as an outstanding sci-fi picture which doesn't only give a good story and good effects but also reveals the humans identity by mirroring it.
09/10
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