

High Moon
Set in the future where the countries of Earth have established colonies to mine the Moon's resources. When a new life form is discovered, chaos erupts as various factions race to uncover and exploit its powerful secrets.
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Plot Summary
In a future where Earth is overcrowded, a small group of people live in an orbital habitat around the Moon. The habitat's life support system begins to fail, and a mission is launched to the Moon's surface to find a solution. The crew encounters unforeseen dangers and must rely on their wits and courage to survive.
Critical Reception
High Moon, also known as '2047: Ride Again', received a mixed to negative reception. While some appreciated its attempt at a classic sci-fi feel and its visual effects for a lower budget, many critics and audiences found the plot predictable, the pacing slow, and the acting uninspired. It's often considered a B-movie in execution.
What Reviewers Say
- Competent but uninspired science fiction with a familiar plot.
- Visuals are acceptable for the budget, but the story fails to engage.
- Lacks the depth and excitement of more prominent sci-fi films.
Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is largely unavailable for this film. What little exists suggests a general disappointment with the lack of originality and compelling narrative.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a sequel to the 1981 film 'Outland', but the rights were not secured, leading to a significant rewrite of the plot and characters.
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