'Scarlett Johansson Shines in Cynical Moon-Landing Conspiracy Comedy Fly Me to the Moon – A Review'
Entertainment | July 9, 2024, 8:35 a.m.
The article discusses a mediocre and misjudged romcom where Scarlett Johansson plays an ad exec sent to boost NASA's image during the Apollo moon mission. She falls for the launch director, played by Channing Tatum, while being pressured by a CIA man, played by Woody Harrelson, to fake a moon landing as a backup plan. This premise, originally from the 1978 movie "Capricorn One", undermines the romance and adventure of the real Apollo 11 achievement for a non-laughable satire. The film tries to blend romance, adventure, and conspiracy but ends up feeling tonally jarring and lacking in genuine humor. The idea of faking the moon landing as a PR stunt falls flat, failing to capture the cynical yet satirical essence that made the original concept successful. Overall, the film fails to deliver on its promising premise, leaving viewers feeling underwhelmed and unsatisfied.