Good one. I remember James Olson from the 80s Arnold action film COMMANDO. And as awful as that opening song is I still love it. It's what I remember most about Moon Zero Two.
I’ve always loved this film and couldn’t stand the mystery science theatre 2000 show. The film is light hearted, full of cool stuff and the scenes are a bit like in a comic book. I also love that music. Don Elis had a great reputation for his complex jazz compositions for large orchestra with exotic time base. The 60’s at it’s best, Come on, living on the moon is fun! 🎉
Good video - I'm enjoying all your MST3K film videos. Not sure if you knew already but Warren Mitchell starred in the sitcom Till Death Us Do Part which is what the US sitcom All in the Family is based on.
I knew that All in the family was based on a British TV show but I didn't connect Till Death Us Do Part with it. I'll see if an episode is on CZcams, Thanks!
MST was the original "reaction video," meaning not a good place to gain useful information. This film is actually pretty fun in the way drive-in theater sci-fi was fun, but it really connects with fans of another British film from 1969, Gerry & Sylvia Anderson's Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (aka Doppleganger) and their two follow up TV series UFO and Space 1999 (also with Catherine Schell). Though a Hammer film, I always consider it a cousin by marriage given its British mod style and various cast members. A small subgenre that would include various British series like The Avengers and Sapphire & Steel.
I've met a few people who liked Lazenby's Bond. Too bad he messed up and got fired after one film. There is a good documentary called "Becoming Bond" from 2017 that tells the story.
Yet another one of those 60s-70s sci-fi movies that doesn't know which tone to settle on. Good cast, but agree that the male lead is just not right for the part. This is a fun cliff notes version of the film. Good job!
This is one of many, many, many space exploration films from the '50s and '60s I've sat through over the years, and it's actually a lot better than some of the others. I appreciated the sets and costumes. (These are often VERY minimal in cheapo space movies.) The cast is better than average. It's colorful and well shot. And the whole thing has a groovy, Austin Powers type feel to it. That's why I didn't even mind the jazz music. The "science" is laughable, as it is in virtually all of these movies, but I'm not watching Moon Zero Two to be educated. And, again, they put more thought and effort into the space travel scenes than other films of this ilk. Oftentimes, you'll just get some dudes in overalls or jumpsuits sitting in folding chairs, and that's it. In short: Moon Zero Two may not be top of the line but it's not bottom of the barrel either.
You make some good points. I agree with most of it. I probably shouldn't have been so hard on score. It is different. And I like what you said about the sets and costumes, I might make that a part of my reviews from now on. Thanks very much!
Good one. I remember James Olson from the 80s Arnold action film COMMANDO. And as awful as that opening song is I still love it. It's what I remember most about Moon Zero Two.
I don't think I've ever seen Commando! Might have to check it out. I can understand liking that strange tune!
I’ve always loved this film and couldn’t stand the mystery science theatre 2000 show. The film is light hearted, full of cool stuff and the scenes are a bit like in a comic book. I also love that music. Don Elis had a great reputation for his complex jazz compositions for large orchestra with exotic time base. The 60’s at it’s best, Come on, living on the moon is fun! 🎉
I understand. While I am not a big fan of this film, there are others that most can't understand why.
Good video - I'm enjoying all your MST3K film videos. Not sure if you knew already but Warren Mitchell starred in the sitcom Till Death Us Do Part which is what the US sitcom All in the Family is based on.
I knew that All in the family was based on a British TV show but I didn't connect Till Death Us Do Part with it. I'll see if an episode is on CZcams, Thanks!
MST was the original "reaction video," meaning not a good place to gain useful information. This film is actually pretty fun in the way drive-in theater sci-fi was fun, but it really connects with fans of another British film from 1969, Gerry & Sylvia Anderson's Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (aka Doppleganger) and their two follow up TV series UFO and Space 1999 (also with Catherine Schell). Though a Hammer film, I always consider it a cousin by marriage given its British mod style and various cast members. A small subgenre that would include various British series like The Avengers and Sapphire & Steel.
I often think of how many films I wouldn't have been aware of if it wasn't for MST3K.
"On Her Majesty's Secret Service" - I'm probably the only guy in the world that preferred George Lazenby's James Bond over Sean Connery's version.
I've met a few people who liked Lazenby's Bond. Too bad he messed up and got fired after one film. There is a good documentary called "Becoming Bond" from 2017 that tells the story.
Yet another one of those 60s-70s sci-fi movies that doesn't know which tone to settle on. Good cast, but agree that the male lead is just not right for the part. This is a fun cliff notes version of the film. Good job!
Thanks Nancy. I hadn't thought of the overall tone but I think you're right.
This is one of many, many, many space exploration films from the '50s and '60s I've sat through over the years, and it's actually a lot better than some of the others. I appreciated the sets and costumes. (These are often VERY minimal in cheapo space movies.) The cast is better than average. It's colorful and well shot. And the whole thing has a groovy, Austin Powers type feel to it. That's why I didn't even mind the jazz music. The "science" is laughable, as it is in virtually all of these movies, but I'm not watching Moon Zero Two to be educated. And, again, they put more thought and effort into the space travel scenes than other films of this ilk. Oftentimes, you'll just get some dudes in overalls or jumpsuits sitting in folding chairs, and that's it. In short: Moon Zero Two may not be top of the line but it's not bottom of the barrel either.
You make some good points. I agree with most of it. I probably shouldn't have been so hard on score. It is different. And I like what you said about the sets and costumes, I might make that a part of my reviews from now on. Thanks very much!
I think the science isn't bad: It's one of the few sci fi films that has no sound in a vacuum.
I will defend this movie to the hilt.