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• Albert K

  
  This film was the turn of innovative film narratives to come. For its time, this must've been absolutely incredible. During a time when the world received little to no exposure to films, they were introduced with special effects and cuts with disappearing and revealing objects.… More
  This film was the turn of innovative film narratives to come. For its time, this must've been absolutely incredible. During a time when the world received little to no exposure to films, they were introduced with special effects and cuts with disappearing and revealing objects. This must've really blown everyone's minds away. Now if you're ready to jump in, you're really gonna needa wipe the dust off "A Trip to the Moon"; its really showing its age by now, but its easy to see why this is considered a masterpiece for its time. Can't exactly recommend it to the average joe, but for those film enthusiasts, "A Trip to the Moon" is a must watch for its the Godfather of all films.

• Jeff "

  
  Le Voyage dans la lune is a very important film in the history of cinema. This is a wonderful short film that should be seen by every serious film buff. I first became aware of this film when watching the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon, and afterwards I lost sight of this… More
  Le Voyage dans la lune is a very important film in the history of cinema. This is a wonderful short film that should be seen by every serious film buff. I first became aware of this film when watching the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon, and afterwards I lost sight of this film. Fortunately upon watching the trailer to Hugo I was able to rediscover this film, and check it out. This is a terrific sci fi short film that captures the imagination. The film is really something to see, The film uses simple, yet very creative tricks for special effects. Georges Méliès influence on cinema is important, and as one of the first directors in the medium, he pioneered something that 100 years later would still be exciting to see. This film is simple, yet effective and shows that even all the way back in 1902, the cinematic medium had the power to capture the imagination. This is a classic film that is a pleasant treat to watch. The film is fun to look at, and despite for its slight silliness, no one can dismiss this film. This film served in a way as a prediction that we would land on the moon. Before there was Sci fi as we know it, there was this film. This film is an important landmark in film history. This film shows that even in the early days of cinema, great ideas for films were striving to entertain audiences. Georges Méliès is a true pioneer of the cinematic medium and his imagination, vision and skill to create something wonderful on-screen is a testament that outclasses even the biggest films of today. If you're curious about the early of cinema, and are passionate about the medium, then give this work a shot. This is truly a fun silent film that is memorable and worth your time.

• Alexander D

  
  There are two possible lenses to see LE VOYAGE DANS LA LUNE (in English: A Trip to the Moon through. The first is that it is merely an extremely uneventful, silly, and boring film, even though it doesn't reach a mere ten minutes (yes, apparently that was considered… More
  There are two possible lenses to see LE VOYAGE DANS LA LUNE (in English: A Trip to the Moon through. The first is that it is merely an extremely uneventful, silly, and boring film, even though it doesn't reach a mere ten minutes (yes, apparently that was considered feature-length upon its 1902 release). Contrarily, you could view it as a French film that could have easily served as the inspiration for today's cinematic science fiction of greater lengths, such as APOLLO 13 or even WALL-E, if you may. Though I struggled a bit when trying to fixate myself into the latter position, I can't quite agree with the former opinion, either. Based on two novels (From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne and The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells), this is one of the few films that strike me as downright questionable. For the first two minutes, it's as if the same three or four shots are repeated over and over, just to take up some time: we see a group of people together and another man pacing below them. Creativity? I think not. I can't exactly say that I hate silent films, but I certainly am not into them. LE VOYAGE is a film that probably should have been waited on until sound was available, so that a hundred and ten years later, we aren't staring at the screen wondering what on Earth is going on. No, there aren't any title cards here, either. Maybe for its 110th anniversary, this film should have audio added into it, and earn itself another release. It's just so excruciating wondering what's going on and why such a film is so beloved.

• KJ P

  
  In the first sci-fi/adventure film of all time, a man leads his crew to believe that he can shoot them in a bullet through a cannon, onto the moon. The visual effects are all practical and hand drawn, making this one of the most celebrated pieces of film of all time. It may be simple,… More
  In the first sci-fi/adventure film of all time, a man leads his crew to believe that he can shoot them in a bullet through a cannon, onto the moon. The visual effects are all practical and hand drawn, making this one of the most celebrated pieces of film of all time. It may be simple, but when it was first released, George Meilies decided to Direct, Produce, Edit, do the artwork, and anything else other than the acting was his to helm. He wanted his work to be as picture perfect as possible. It may be laughable now, but it was phenomenal for it's time. A Trip To The Moon is not just a small extravagant piece of filmmaking, but it is a celebration of the ages!

• Spencer S

  
  The first sci-fi film ever made, George Melies brings his history as a magician to the screen with many tricks and first time use of special effects to the screen. The plot is simply that of a group of astronomers who venture to the moon on an expedition. There is a fair bit of comedy… More
  The first sci-fi film ever made, George Melies brings his history as a magician to the screen with many tricks and first time use of special effects to the screen. The plot is simply that of a group of astronomers who venture to the moon on an expedition. There is a fair bit of comedy along the way, along with a series of events that has led many college classes to venture that it revolves around colonization and Imperialism. One can see this by the destruction of the moon's inhabitants and the ignorance of the astronomers, who fall off a cliff, falling back to Earth. Though simplistic, the sets were lavish, the effects magically, and the comedy firm and ageless. Simply a great first step into the medium.

• Cindy I

  
  In the late 19th and early 20th century, Thomas Edison's production company was making films with a realism and a social conscience. Across the pond in France, Georges Melies was making wildly fantastic films about space and fairies and gods and goddesses, filled with magical… More
  In the late 19th and early 20th century, Thomas Edison's production company was making films with a realism and a social conscience. Across the pond in France, Georges Melies was making wildly fantastic films about space and fairies and gods and goddesses, filled with magical special effects, explosions and lots and lots of half-dressed girls. A Trip to the Moon is his most-well known film. Even people who know nothing about early filmmaking would recognize the scene of the moon with the rocket stuck in its eye. From a scientific standpoint, this film is ridiculous in its naivete' about space travel -- Melies ain't H.G. Wells or Jules Verne -- but that doesn't matter. The obviously hand-painted sets and cartoonish effects add to the fantasy, not to mention the entertainment value. This film is considered the first science-fiction film, without which films such as Forbidden Planet, Star Wars and Alien may never have existed.

• AJ V

  
  One of my favourite old sci-fi movies. Although you can tell that the set and effects are cheap and fake, they're so creative and cool that you don't mind. This is a must see for sci-fi fans.

• Luke B

  
  Want to see one of those pieces of art that has inspired, pretty much, everything that came after it? A Trip to the Moon will be familiar, even if you haven't seen it. It's imagery has cropped up in adverts, music videos and , well, just about everywhere. It's a very… More
  Want to see one of those pieces of art that has inspired, pretty much, everything that came after it? A Trip to the Moon will be familiar, even if you haven't seen it. It's imagery has cropped up in adverts, music videos and , well, just about everywhere. It's a very short film about some men that go to the moon. Everything about this film is truly creative, even 107 years later. From the bullet to the moon, to the fragile inhabitants. It's hard to imagine to imagine the medium, or sci-fi, being the same without it.

• Pierluigi P

  
  Probably the first motion picture with a story. Very resourceful and imaginative.

• Jennifer X

  
  those selenites are GREAT. this movie is a 100 years old and i am still incessantly entertained by it. it just goes to show that dated movies (even one that goes THIS far back; seriously i didn't even know they had cameras back then) can still be absolutely FABULOUS.

• Byron B

  
  This is a landmark of early cinema! It has been restored to Melies' full length color tinted vision as described in the new doc The Extraordinary Voyage. If you liked Scorsese's Hugo, which got me excited about Melies' surviving shorts, go and seek out the new restored… More
  This is a landmark of early cinema! It has been restored to Melies' full length color tinted vision as described in the new doc The Extraordinary Voyage. If you liked Scorsese's Hugo, which got me excited about Melies' surviving shorts, go and seek out the new restored version. The new soundtrack sounds odd at times and may pull you out of the experience, though it is better than some synth scores I've heard patched onto silent films. Why do digital transfers of silent films so often choose this disconnected synthesizer music rather than the original music for organ or a small orchestra? Has as much film music been lost as reels of film from that period? Is it just a cost consideration for these digital preservation or digital copy houses? Georges Melies and the other space travelers (professors/wizards?) may remind you of clowns piling into a small car. Space suits and oxygen are not even a concern. There are many strange sights on the moon including lobster-like Martians. While the trick photography effects are primitive, it is great fun to watch this in a communal atmosphere rather than by yourself on a tv or computer.

• Kevin M

  
  You really have to give credit to Georges Méliès for making the very first science fiction film. Not only that, but this is the oldest movie I've ever seen. Made in 1902 (that's 110 years ago) and clocking in at only 12 minutes, A Trip to the Moon is somehow magical. I think… More
  You really have to give credit to Georges Méliès for making the very first science fiction film. Not only that, but this is the oldest movie I've ever seen. Made in 1902 (that's 110 years ago) and clocking in at only 12 minutes, A Trip to the Moon is somehow magical. I think it's age alone makes it worth seeing. The premise is simple: a group of astronomers build enter a capsule-like object in which they are shot off into space via cannon and land on the moon. The only flaw with this film(at least for the version I watched) is the narrator. His French accent was so heavy that I could barely understand anything he said. But you're not here for the sound: after all, it is technically a silent movie. A Trip to the Moon is totally worth your time and every self-respecting movie enthusiast should see it.

• Caesar M

  
  I've always appreciated silent film and always consider them significance history of cinema. So when I finally found an original copy of A Trip To The Moon I saw sat down and witness a piece of history. A Trip To The Moon is simply about scientists that go on a trip to the… More
  I've always appreciated silent film and always consider them significance history of cinema. So when I finally found an original copy of A Trip To The Moon I saw sat down and witness a piece of history. A Trip To The Moon is simply about scientists that go on a trip to the moon. While it might not sound like much it simple story does bring a lot creative visuals. Unlike today where everything is done by computers, A Trip To The Moon visuals are hand made and a feast for the eyes. The plot is simple so anyone could get into it and it brings laughter to its character situation. I liked the animated Moon face when it got hit by the rocket, but my personal favorite moment was when our scientists get to Earth and seeing the animation is truly astonishing even for today. It's iconic and forever holds a place in cinema history. A Trip To The Moon is simple in concept, but magnificent in execution. A must see for any movie lover.

• Dillon L

  
  'A Trip to the Moon' is a classic imaginative short film, and is memorable as being one of the first films ever made.

• John B

  
  You have to wonder what Georges Melies would do with the full range of film making techniques that exist today. Considering that he was operating at the birth of cinema, what he has come up with is marvelously creative with fun imagery.

• David O

  
  I watched this after having seen Hugo, a story involving George Melies, and it made me want to discover more movies of this time. A Great movie for another century to come

• Matthew Y

  
  I'd love a complete works of Georges Méliès DVD. All his films were 5-10 minutes long so I image this is possible to fit on only one or two discs. He was the first to experiment with the photography tricks which have become staples it the movie magic bag of tricks and each… More
  I'd love a complete works of Georges Méliès DVD. All his films were 5-10 minutes long so I image this is possible to fit on only one or two discs. He was the first to experiment with the photography tricks which have become staples it the movie magic bag of tricks and each short is a quick and fun little experience. A Trip to the Moon is more famous than it is good, however and for a six minute film it doesn't develop a storyline and mostly exists for the costumes and set designs. The image of the rocket in the moon's eye is an all time great cinematic image and for that A Trip to the Moon gets a fresh rating from me.

• Mike T

  
  A groundbreaking revolution in the art form that I love and revere so much. It's a feat that is by no means timid. Director Georges Méliès really explores the terrain of film as a visual expression, toying with such editing tools as dissolves and superimpositions as a method for… More
  A groundbreaking revolution in the art form that I love and revere so much. It's a feat that is by no means timid. Director Georges Méliès really explores the terrain of film as a visual expression, toying with such editing tools as dissolves and superimpositions as a method for smooth storytelling. Released in 1902, this picture opened so many doors and presented possibilities that had yet to have been examined. This is an entertaining, truly awe-inspiring milestone. Remarkable.

• Simeon D

  
  The peak of silent film. This overly whimsical space adventure, often considered as the first science fiction film, is brief (running at about 10 minutes) and has excessively intricate sets. The design is very impressive and has to be some of the best I've ever seen, even by… More
  The peak of silent film. This overly whimsical space adventure, often considered as the first science fiction film, is brief (running at about 10 minutes) and has excessively intricate sets. The design is very impressive and has to be some of the best I've ever seen, even by today's standards. I watched this because it was shown at the beginning of the Around the World In 80 Days (1956) DVD, and I must say that it's both enjoyable and fun. Worth seeing. 101/100

• Alice S

  
  Delightful, naive fantasy. Charming, poetic images.

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