Fly Me to the Moon: A Cozy NASA-Themed RomCom with a Great Cast
Funny, charming, silly. Fly Me to the Moon isn't anything new in the world of RomComs, but it is a good time.
Carried by its strong cast and acting, Fly Me to the Moon is a feel-good take on a classic piece of American history. It is hard not to feel nostalgic about the 1960's after watching this film.
This is a RomCom through and through. It is cheesy and corny, but in all the good ways. Director Greg Berlandi takes a familiar story that we all know, the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing, and puts a fun little twist on it. All of that is highlighted by strong performances from Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. They play two very different people who come together and find love through unlikely circumstances.
There are laugh-out-loud moments, melancholy moments, and happy moments… all the typical themes you look for in a movie like this. The biggest surprise, and highlight, was Woody Harrelson. His classic dry and snarky humor rounded out the dynamic between Johansson and Tatum really nicely.
This movie is the perfect choice for a cozy night in with the family or friends. It is the perfect balance of funny, silly, and heartwarming. While the story is nothing to write home about, you will undoubtably have a good time.
Fly Me to the Moon is available to watch today on Apple TV+. You can check out all my other reviews at Blitz’s Backlot. Let me know your thoughts on the film in the comments below. What is your rating?