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Fly Me to the Moon is a 2007 animated movie directed by Ben Stassen, produced by nWave Pictures, and released in both 2D and 3D formats. Fly Me to the Moon follows the adventurous journey of Nat, a young fly and his two friends, I.Q. and Scooter who dream of being the first insects to fly to the moon. Nat's grandfather, Amos, is a retired astronaut who tells him stories about space and the moon landings. Nat and his friends become fascinated with the stories and decide that they too should become astronauts and fly to the moon. They manage to sneak onboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft to fulfill their dream. The group's adventures begin once they find themselves inside the spacecraft, they must navigate the dangers of space while avoiding detection by the humans on board.

Fly Me to the Moon is a heartwarming story of the unbreakable bond between friends who have an unshakable faith in their dreams. The movie does a great job of capturing the excitement of space travel and the wonder of exploration. It also highlights the importance of perseverance, teamwork, determination and the power of dreams - no matter how impossible they may seem.

What is really unique and appealing about Fly Me to the Moon is the fact that it is an animated movie, and the characters are all insects. The animation is excellent, with incredibly detailed backgrounds that help to bring the story to life. The characters are all incredibly expressive, and their personalities are engaging and lovable. The filmmakers also make great use of the 3D format, with a number of sequences that really pop off the screen.

Fly Me to the Moon is also a great educational tool for younger audiences. The movie provides an introduction to the Apollo 11 mission and the history of space travel, while also exploring the science behind space exploration. This makes it an excellent way to introduce children to these subjects in a fun and engaging way.

One of the best parts of Fly Me to the Moon is the voice acting. The movie features an all-star cast, including Trevor Gagnon as Nat, Philip Bolden as I.Q., David Gore as Scooter, Kelly Ripa as Nat's mom and Christopher Lloyd as Amos. Each actor does a great job of bringing their character to life, with Lloyd being particularly good as the wise and adventurous Amos.

Despite all of its strengths, there are some weaknesses to Fly Me to the Moon. The biggest issue with the movie is its pacing, which is a bit slow in places. The movie takes a while to get going and there are times when it feels like it is dragging. This can be a bit frustrating for younger viewers who may not have as much patience.

Another issue with the movie is that it may be too simplistic for older viewers. While it is great for younger audiences, older viewers may find the movie a bit too basic in terms of storytelling and characters. It is definitely aimed at a younger audience, so older viewers should adjust their expectations accordingly.

Overall, Fly Me to the Moon is a charming and enjoyable animated movie that delivers a fun adventure while also providing an introduction to space exploration and history. It has its flaws, but it still manages to be entertaining and educational at the same time.

Fly Me to the Moon is a 2008 adventure movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.5 and a MetaScore of 36.