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A Trip to the Moon

A Trip to the Moon

The first science fiction film!

7.915 minFR15 June 1902
AdventureFantasyScience Fiction
Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.
Budget: $5,985
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What People Say

Elizabeth Anderson
This is cinema at its finest. the story unfolds in a way that keeps you completely hooked. The lead actor delivers a career-best performance.
Gimly
I basically knew this was gonna have a high score on letterboxd. "A Trip to the Moon" stands out. _Final rating:★★½ - Not quite for me, however I definitely get the appeal._

Viewer Opinions (7)

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Anthony Bell@anthony668473 opinions · User since 2017
★★★★☆ 7.1
we thought incredible storytelling — both subtle and powerful. This one's going straight into my favorites. …
1 November 1903User Review
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Axel@WrongPilot
★★★★☆ 7.0
However, after 120 years, it's difficult to stay actively engaged in the arc. The visuals in Trip to the Moon, produced in 1902, are still impressive, surreal, and unique, even by modern standards. …
7 March 2023VerifiedUser Review
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Kevin Hill@kevin_cinema452 opinions · User since 2019
★★★★★ 9.2
The kind of movie you wish you could see again for the first time. Do yourself a favor and see this. …
8 July 1903User Review

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