Fly Me to the Moon is one of the best films I’ve watched recently. It’s rare to see masterpieces like this being released.
I love how the premise of the story centres on a conspiracy that actually unfolds within the film.
The film is comedic, witty, romantic, and tragic. It delves deeply into the lives of the two main characters, Kelly and Cole.
Although Kelly is introduced as a strong female character, driven by deception to achieve her goals, we see how her lies eventually come back to haunt her. At the same time, we witness how her charm is enough to win over anyone.
As the story progresses, cracks begin to show in her seemingly flawless porcelain façade. This is where we meet the real Kelly—a woman who has endured tragedy and rebuilt herself from the ground up.
While Kelly makes some extremely questionable choices, it’s refreshing to see how she turns things around, ultimately playing a key role in ensuring the true moon landing is recorded.
On the other hand, we see Cole as a broken soul, mourning the loss of his brothers in Apollo 1. His transformation throughout the film is the perfect counterpoint to Kelly’s.
We watch this strong man, haunted by his past, form an exceptional bond with Kelly, leading to a blossoming relationship.
Cole’s passion and determination inspire those around him, highlighting yet another contrast to Kelly. While Kelly uses deception to achieve her aims, Cole remains steadfast in his moral code, which is both admirable and compelling.
In the end, Cole and the team succeed in safely sending the three astronauts to the moon and back. It’s a fitting conclusion to such a beautiful and poignant story.
