Moon Zero Two
Moon Zero Two

Moon Zero Two

1969Movie101 minEnglish

On the Moon in the year 2021, a former-astronaut-turned-salvager helps a millionaire space industrialist capture a 6000-ton sapphire asteroid, while also assisting a woman in finding her missing miner/prospector brother

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Roy Ward BakerGenres: Science Fiction, Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

In the future of 2021, lunar miner Bill Haltom is approached by Karin, a mysterious woman who claims to represent a wealthy businessman interested in purchasing a rare lunar mineral. However, Karin is actually an agent of the Planet Security organization, tasked with preventing a shady corporation from exploiting the moon's resources. Bill finds himself caught between Karin's mission and the schemes of the ruthless mining boss, J.J. Hubbard, leading to a space-western adventure across the lunar landscape.

Critical Reception

Moon Zero Two was met with a mixed to negative reception from critics, often being cited as a peculiar and somewhat dated science fiction film even for its time. While some appreciated its ambitious attempt to blend sci-fi with Western tropes, many found its execution lacking in terms of script, pacing, and special effects. Audiences generally found it to be a curious but ultimately forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • A peculiar and ambitious attempt to merge science fiction with Western elements.
  • The film suffers from a somewhat uneven tone and dated special effects.
  • Despite its flaws, it offers a unique, albeit quirky, vision of lunar exploration.

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Fun Fact

The film was one of the first major British science fiction films to be set on the Moon and to feature significant special effects for its time, attempting to capture the feel of a Western in a lunar setting.

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