As a seasoned movie buff who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless films across decades, I must admit that “Fly Me To The Moon” is an intriguing blend of historical context, romantic comedy, and conspiracy theories. Despite its initial box office failure, it seems to have found a new lease on life in the realm of streaming.
In the summer of 1969, NASA was generally seen as a rather uneventful and monotonous place. The primary activities were smoking and mixing Tang. However, in the Apple TV+ series titled “Fly Me To The Moon“, some engaging human drama is introduced amidst the corridors of Merritt Island’s Launch Operations Center. This romantic-comedy-drama, initially released in theaters last July and had an extended stay in “rent or buy” purgatory, will finally debut on its streaming platform on December 6th. According to the plot summary:
Kelly Jones, a renowned marketing prodigy, was hired to improve NASA’s public image, but instead of smoothing things over, Jones causes chaos for launch director Cole Davis, making an already challenging task even more difficult. When the President considers the mission crucial and doesn’t want it to fail, Jones is ordered to plan a simulated moon landing as an alternative, and the clock starts ticking…
Exploring one of the quirky conspiracy theories that have stood the test of time, the film “Fly Me To The Moon” received a mix of responses upon its summer release in cinemas. Critics found it endearing and delightful, commending the on-screen chemistry between the leads, but lamented that the romantic comedy elements grew tiresomely conventional. The narrative revolves around two main plots: securing funding for the space race and planting a man on the moon – and possibly staging the moon landing if NASA fails to achieve it. Beneath the blossoming romance at this pivotal historical juncture, lies a struggle for truth and perception in American society and institutions.
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Regardless of its promising cast, the movie turned out to be a surprising disappointment when it hit theaters, earning just $42.2 million against a budget of $100 million. The impressive ensemble, which included Ray Romano, Woody Harrelson, Nick Dillenburg, Anna Garcia, Jim Rash, Noah Robbins, Colin Woodell, Christian Zuber, and Donald Elise Watkins, couldn’t prevent this outcome. With a moderate Rotten Tomatoes rating of 65%, one might expect the film to be quickly dumped into streaming platforms. However, it has remained in the rental or purchase section for several months now, puzzling many.
One plausible reasoning could be quite straightforward – it’s all about holidays. A light-hearted, PG-13 romantic comedy set in mid-20th-century America, a time when the nation shared a common goal, appears to have been carefully crafted in a lab for family viewing during holiday gatherings. Given the current divisive political climate, such an amiable and charming distraction might be just what families need to alleviate tension and shift focus after the meal, perhaps even providing a diversion for the uncle who’s had one too many eggnogs and indulged in a bit of conspiracy theory speculation.
It’s not hard to picture Apple believing that by releasing their film on a Christmas-time streaming platform on December 6th, they could attract increased viewership and capture the attention of a few more viewers.
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2024-11-23 18:33