The makers of “Fly Me to the Moon” gave a space mission rom-com a shot and made things more interesting by setting the story, starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, smack in the middle of the real-life Apollo 11 mission.
Space missions have always been a favorite subject of Hollywood, from movies like “Capricorn One” and “The Right Stuff” to “Apollo 13″ and “Hidden Figures.” Those films lean toward the dramatic side, maybe because NASA doesn’t seem like a natural setting for a romantic comedy
Director Greg Berlant replaced original director Jason Bateman after creative differences reared up, and he utilizes the locations so effectively that they almost become characters in the film, emphasizing the massive task undertaken by the space program.Plotwise, Kelly needs a guy to go up against, and she has a worthy foil with fictional Apollo 11 launch director Cole Davis, played by Channing Tatum.
For those who have seen the trailer or TV commercials, it will come as no surprise that the plot also involves a fake moon landing that’s being staged for television audiences by Kelly and her team. The reasoning and execution of this part of the storyline are a bit convoluted, but by this point in the movie, it’s best just to go with it.Sign up for our Entertainment newsletter
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