Officially, Apollo 17, launched December 17th, 1972 was the last manned mission to the moon. But a year later, in December of 1973, two American astronauts were sent on a secret mission to the moon funded by the US Depart... more »ment of Defense. What you are about to see is the actual footage which the astronauts captured on that mission. While NASA denies its authenticity, others say itâs the real reason weâve never gone back to the moon.« less
Director:Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego Studio:The Weinstein Company Format:DVD Theatrical Release Date: 03/04/2011 Run Time: 1hr 28min Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) See Also:
Robert M. (ambiant) from WILLOWICK, OH Reviewed on 3/12/2014...
A great premise that almost works, a few great moments, and an amazing credits ending...
Sure, a lot of this film is edited NASA footage. Sure, it's not the greatest sci fi film ever. But... there are enough interesting premises and surprises to make it really watchable.
See, there were only 17 Apollo missions. "Apollo 18" is a Department of Defense mission because something is on the moon. So we have to go there to see what. The question is answered sort of, maybe twice, and probably not in a way you would have guessed. I'm not giving it away, but there's enough suspense to make it worth watching and a kind of twist at the end.
And...
Amazingly, the credits and their associated music at the end are really great. The version of the Christmas Carol "We Three Kings" is really well done. It's even available as a single on I-Tunes.
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William J. (billystan3) from AUBURN, NY Reviewed on 1/2/2014...
If you like Sci-fi with a twist this is exactly the film for you. The entire time I was watching it I was on the edge of me seat. This very definitely one of those overlooked releases that turned out much better than what movie goers thought. The ending is a surprise and it leaves you thinking about what you've just watched. Out of five stars I would give it 4.5
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Steve D. (Racepro) from LITHIA, FL Reviewed on 1/3/2013...
This was a pretty good Syfy Movie. A Great Movie for the Conspiracy Theorist, that might beleave in a total Government Coverup .........
It is a good movie to get a conversation started about the possibility of ......... Are they really out there?
2 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Yvonne L. from CHRISTIANSBRG, VA Reviewed on 8/26/2012...
A low-key scary movie that builds suspense slowly, rather like "Signs." Perfectly innocuous scenes have you on edge because you're expecting something to happen and just when you begin to relax, then.... An enjoyable movie, especially when you don't like out-and-out horror films!