Moon Zero Two

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  • G
  • 1969
  • 1 hr 40 min
  • 4.5  (1,892)

Moon Zero Two is a science fiction film released in 1969. It was directed by Roy Ward Baker, produced by Hammer Films, and starred James Olson, Catherine Schell, and Warren Mitchell. The movie is set in the year 2021, when the moon has become a popular tourist destination with many people living and working there. The story revolves around the character of Bill Kemp (James Olson), who is a space salvage expert. Bill gets a job from J.J. Hubbard (Warren Mitchell), the owner of the moon's largest mining colony, to salvage a nuclear-powered space station that has drifted into lunar orbit. J.J. Hubbard hopes that the space station will be his ticket to becoming the richest man in the galaxy.

Bill Kemp is not keen on working for J.J. Hubbard, but he is drawn to the beautiful Clementine (Catherine Schell), who is J.J. Hubbard's assistant. Bill quickly finds out that there is more to the salvage job than he initially thought. J.J. Hubbard has plans to use the space station to destroy a nearby asteroid that is blocking valuable mining resources. Bill must figure out a way to salvage the space station and prevent J.J. Hubbard from carrying out his dangerous plan.

The movie has a classic science fiction feel to it. The sets and special effects are a bit dated but are still impressive by 1969 standards. The movie explores some interesting themes such as mining and colonization on the moon, space tourism, and the dangers of nuclear power. The concept of a wealthy businessman trying to exploit a valuable resource for his own gain is also a timeless one.

The characters in the movie are well defined. James Olson's character Bill Kemp is a likeable protagonist who is good at his job but has a troubled past. Catherine Schell's character Clementine is smart and resourceful but also vulnerable. Warren Mitchell's character J.J. Hubbard is a ruthless businessman who will do anything to get what he wants.

The movie's action scenes are exciting and well choreographed. The scenes where Bill Kemp and his team salvage the space station are particularly thrilling. The spacewalks and zero-gravity environments are convincingly portrayed, and the use of miniatures and models to create the spaceships and space stations is impressive.

The movie's soundtrack, composed by Barry Gray, is one of its strong points. The music is futuristic and atmospheric, and it perfectly complements the movie's visuals. The opening credits sequence, with its sweeping, orchestral score, is particularly memorable.

Overall, Moon Zero Two is an entertaining science fiction movie that is worth watching for fans of the genre. Its dated special effects and sets may put off some viewers, but the movie's characters, themes, and action scenes make up for any shortcomings. It is a shining example of the classic science fiction movies of the 1960s and 1970s.

Moon Zero Two is a 1969 science fiction movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.5.

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  • Release Date
    1969
  • MPAA Rating
    G
  • Runtime
    1 hr 40 min
  • Language
    French
  • IMDB Rating
    4.5  (1,892)