Fly Me to the Moon
Fly Me to the Moon

Fly Me to the Moon

2008Movie81 minEnglish

Three young houseflies stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users61%
Director: Ben StassenGenres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Three young flies sneak aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft, embarking on an adventure to the Moon. They witness the historic moon landing firsthand and must find a way to return to Earth. Along the way, they encounter challenges and make new friends, all while learning about courage and friendship.

Critical Reception

Fly Me to the Moon was generally met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its simplistic plot and derivative nature. However, it found a more favorable audience among families and younger children, who appreciated its colorful animation and straightforward adventure.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually appealing, albeit predictable, animated adventure for young children.
  • Lacks the depth and wit to engage older audiences.
  • Relies heavily on its central premise without much narrative innovation.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a colorful and engaging watch for very young children, appreciating the adventure and animation. Some felt it was too simplistic and lacked substance for older viewers.

Fun Fact

The film was one of the first animated features to be fully produced in stereoscopic 3D.

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