Moonshot is a 2009 British television film depicting the events leading up to the landing of Apollo 11's Lunar Module Eagle on the Moon on the 20th of July 1969. It blends original drama with actual archival footage from the Space Race era.
What did critics say about Moonshot the 2009 TV film?
Reviews were mixed. Mike Hale of The New York Times called it better than average for a television film, praising its sensible dialogue and adequate performances. Michele Hewitson of The New Zealand Herald described it as a competent but hardly inspiring retelling, calling it an uneasy mix of fact and licence.
Does Moonshot 2009 use real footage from the Apollo 11 mission?
Yes. Moonshot utilizes actual footage taken during the Space Race era, intermingling it with dramatic scenes. Jason Bailey of DVD Talk described this approach as ingeniously intermingling drama and documentary.
When was Moonshot the TV film released?
Moonshot was released in 2009 as a British television film.
What score did DVD Talk give the Moonshot 2009 film?
Jason Bailey of DVD Talk rated Moonshot three out of five stars, describing it as a film that tells a fascinating story with skill, if not a tremendous amount of depth.