{"id":12324,"date":"2024-07-11T05:03:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T12:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=12324"},"modified":"2024-07-19T15:28:35","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T22:28:35","slug":"fly-me-to-the-moon-best-movie-ive-watched-all-year-a-wonderful-and-compelling-whirlwind-adventure-showing-exactly-what-it-means-to-get-ready-for-launch-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2024\/fly-me-to-the-moon-best-movie-ive-watched-all-year-a-wonderful-and-compelling-whirlwind-adventure-showing-exactly-what-it-means-to-get-ready-for-launch-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Fly Me To the Moon * Best Movie I\u2019ve Watched All Year!\u00a0 A Wonderful And Compelling Whirlwind Adventure Showing Exactly What It Means To Get Ready For Launch Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flymetothemoon.png?resize=200%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12342\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flymetothemoon.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flymetothemoon.png?resize=681%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 681w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flymetothemoon.png?resize=768%2C1154&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flymetothemoon.png?w=970&amp;ssl=1 970w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum,&nbsp;<em>Fly<\/em><em>&nbsp;Me&nbsp;To&nbsp;The&nbsp;Moon<\/em>&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against&nbsp;the&nbsp;high-stakes backdrop of NASA\u2019s historic Apollo 11&nbsp;moon&nbsp;landing. Brought in&nbsp;to&nbsp;fix NASA\u2019s public image, sparks&nbsp;fly&nbsp;in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc&nbsp;on&nbsp;launch director Cole Davis\u2019s (Tatum) already difficult task. When&nbsp;the&nbsp;White House deems&nbsp;the&nbsp;mission too important&nbsp;to&nbsp;fail, Jones is directed&nbsp;to&nbsp;stage&nbsp;a&nbsp;fake&nbsp;moon&nbsp;landing as back-up and&nbsp;the&nbsp;countdown truly begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Sydney S. comments, \u201c<em>Fly Me to the Moon<\/em> is unlike any movie I\u2019ve seen before. This film is well directed, with moments of slow burn and action, and has a strong backstory. It pays homage to a very memorable historical event whilst being heart-warming and suspenseful.\u201d Daniel S. adds, \u201c<em>Fly Me to The Moon<\/em> leans heavily into the comedy genre, providing a humorous retelling of the consequential 1960s space race. Every single cast member impressively nails their comedic timing. The excellent writing delivers a mix of physical and verbal comedy, all of which lands.\u201d Braedyn M. wraps it up with, \u201cThis is the best movie I\u2019ve watched all year!&nbsp; <em>Fly Me to the Moon <\/em>is a wonderful and compelling motion picture that takes you on a whirlwind adventure showing you exactly what it means to get everything ready for launch day.\u201d See their full reviews below. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fly Me to the Moon<br>By Sydney S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2w7eKAll9Lo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.a.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12334\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.a.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.a.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson) and Cole Davis (Channing Tatum) in FLY ME TO THE MOON.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Fly Me to the Moon<\/em> is unlike any movie I\u2019ve seen before. This film is well directed, with moments of slow burn and action, and has a strong backstory. It pays homage to a very memorable historical event whilst being heart-warming and suspenseful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story emerges from a different perspective of the Apollo 11 moon landing. It shows a backstory to the incredible NASA minds behind the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main characters are Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson), Cole Davis (Channing Tatum), Moe Berkus (Woody Harrelson) and Henry Smalls (Ray Romano). Cole\u2019s backstory really stands out to me because of how sensitive he is about his job after the Apollo 1 mission tragedy. Cole blames himself, as the mission control manager, that the crew died. It&#8217;s interesting to see how that affects his relationship with others and himself. I also like the character Kelly because she\u2019s a strong female leader. It\u2019s nice to see her being the reason NASA accomplishes so much in the movie. The people around her are in awe of what she is capable of doing and I appreciate the screenwriters making an empowering female the main character. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.h.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12339\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.h.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.h.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cole Davis (Channing Tatum), Moe Berkus (Woody Harrelson) and Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson) in FLY ME TO THE MOON.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Next, the sets are incredible because they interpret the buildings and the technology at the time so well. I also like the cinematography, especially when Kelly and Cole fly in his private jet. The view is breathtaking and convincing to the viewer. I especially like how real footage from the mission is included. It makes the scenes\u2014like during the rocket launch and first walk on the moon\u2014more genuine. While loosely based on a true story, this film is mostly fictional and deviates from real history. Additionally, the costumes are fantastic; my favorites are the astronaut suits. One thing that is lacking is there isn\u2019t much comedy, which is disappointing. Some moments of the plot are slow, as well. My favorite part is the take-off of the rocket, which is visually breathtaking. A cloud of bright fire surrounds the rocket until it\u2019s left with orange hues as it takes off into the atmosphere. Real footage is balanced with CGI in alternating shots, which has a great and clever effect. That is just a very special moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film\u2019s message is to be yourself and not run from what scares you. Kelly repeats she\u2019s used to running from her past and she doesn\u2019t want to anymore. Another key theme is to always be truthful, even if other people don\u2019t believe it. There is mild cursing in this film, so watch out for that.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Fly Me to the Moon <\/em>4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. <em>Fly Me to the Moon <\/em>releases in theaters July 12, 2024 and on Apple TV+ at a later date.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fly Me to The Moon<br>By Daniel S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zJM-2RIyEqQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.f.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12338\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.f.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.f.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cole Davis (Channing Tatum) and Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson) in FLY ME TO THE MOON.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Fly Me to The Moon<\/em> is a sharp, well written, blast of a film that exceeded all my expectations. It\u2019s witty comedy, stylization, and its surprisingly heartfelt love story at the heart of it all, cements <em>Fly Me to The Moon<\/em> as one of the best movies of the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set during the late 1960s, <em>Fly Me to The Moon<\/em> follows NASA\u2019s Apollo 11 mission to send the first humans to the moon, but it takes a different approach in telling the well-known story. Originally hired by NASA to boost its reputation and gain public traction for the Apollo 11 mission, Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson) is tasked with organizing a backup landing, in case the real landing is unsuccessful. She meets launch director Cole (Channing Tatum), and the two must grapple with the ethicality of inauthenticity and the perilous stakes of failing the mission.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.i.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12340\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.i.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.i.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cole Davis (Channing Tatum) and Henry Smalls (Ray Romano) in FLY ME TO THE MOON.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Fly Me to The Moon<\/em> leans heavily into the comedy genre, providing a humorous retelling of the consequential 1960s space race. Every single cast member impressively nails their comedic timing. The excellent writing delivers a mix of physical and verbal comedy, all of which lands. Beyond the two leads\u2019 lighthearted and hilarious dynamic, Jim Rash\u2019s witty director Lance steals the show. Lance is recruited by Kelly to handle NASA\u2019s backup landing and he is just a blast to watch. One of the film\u2019s greatest strengths is also a weakness though, as sometimes the more comedic tones and the dramatic tones don\u2019t clash well. Often, a scene filled with hilarious jokes will be followed by a contrasting touching scene and vice-versa, which results in much of the emotional impact being stripped away.&nbsp; <em>Fly Me to The Moon<\/em> is a fantastic period piece, embracing a retro aesthetic in its sets, costumes, music, and overall feel. The entire movie produces a sense of nostalgia for this time, even for those not there to see it. The sets are shockingly large in scale, and feel authentic in emulating the 1960s era. Dariusz Wolski\u2019s cinematography is a standout, and there are countless bold and incredible shots in the film. The cinematography paired with incredible editing results in <em>Fly Me to The Moon<\/em>\u2019s largely distinct style. Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum are perfectly cast in this film, not just for their individual portrayals of their characters, but their undeniable chemistry with each other. Thanks to the writing, and the two actors, Kelly and Cole feel like real human beings. We get glimpses at their motivations and flaws, which make us root for them all the more. The dynamic between the two is perfect, and they fit together very well on screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fly Me to The Moon <\/em>has what so many films are missing today; optimism. Not only is it entertaining, but it\u2019s truly uplifting. It is a hilarious, stylish, and pleasing movie that is the perfect summer treat for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Fly Me to The Moon<\/em> 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. <em>Fly Me to The Moon<\/em> releases in theaters July 12, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fly Me to the Moon<br>By Braedyn M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7B03gjQcBbA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.b.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12335\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.b.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.b.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lance (Jim Rash) and Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson) in FLY ME TO THE MOON.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is the best movie I\u2019ve watched all year!&nbsp; <em>Fly Me to the Moon <\/em>is a wonderful and compelling motion picture that takes you on a whirlwind adventure showing you exactly what it means to get everything ready for launch day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brought in to help NASA get back on the good side of the American public, Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson) a marketing know-it-all, revs up NASA\u2019s marketing program much to the dismay and annoyance of launch director Cole Davis (Channing Tatum).&nbsp; When problems ensue getting the rocket ready for launch day, Kelly is told to stage a backup version of the moon landing in case things go awry.&nbsp; Now, she has to figure out a way to do the impossible.&nbsp; Land a man on the moon, and yet never leave Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything in this movie is spot on.\u00a0 From the details put into making sure the food stays in line with the timeframe, to showing how one of the smallest creatures plays one of the biggest roles in this story. I really love the music &#8212; it\u2019s upbeat at times, and mysterious at others.\u00a0 It definitely impacts the emotions every scene &#8212; kudos to the director, Greg Berlanti and music director, Daniel Pemberton.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.e.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12337\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.e.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flymetothemoon.e.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson) in FLY ME TO THE MOON.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The screenplay by Rose Gilroy has some of the best writing that I have seen.\u00a0 I love the dialogue between the characters, which is peppered with humor and a bit of romance. Cole and Kelly\u2019s chemistry softens out this production, and sweetens the overall impact. It\u2019s hard to choose a favorite thing in this film, but I\u2019m going to go with the cat who reminds me a lot of my own. He is very curious about everything the team is working on.\u00a0 This is a very dramatic movie from start to finish.\u00a0 I\u2019m glad that there isn\u2019t much of a low point.\u00a0 Neither Kelly nor Cole\u2019s past is dwelled upon; we just learn enough to give us depth and insight into their personalities. This is definitely a movie that I already want to see again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film\u2019s message is that you don\u2019t have to fake it to make it.&nbsp; Though the government wanted a staged moon landing to secure a win in the space race, Kelly finds out that sometimes you can be authentic and get the same results.&nbsp; Be aware that there is some profanity in this film and lots of smoking &#8212; it was 1969, after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Fly Me to the Moon<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults.&nbsp; <em>Fly Me to the Moon <\/em>will rocket into theaters on July 12, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lW7enw6mFxs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA\u2019s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA\u2019s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis\u2019s (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as back-up and the countdown truly begins. <\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Sydney S. comments, \u201cFly Me to the Moon is unlike any movie I\u2019ve seen before. This film is well directed, with moments of slow burn and action, and has a strong backstory. It pays homage to a very memorable historical event whilst being heart-warming and suspenseful.\u201d Daniel S. adds, \u201cFly Me to The Moon leans heavily into the comedy genre, providing a humorous retelling of the consequential 1960s space race. Every single cast member impressively nails their comedic timing. The excellent writing delivers a mix of physical and verbal comedy, all of which lands.\u201d Braedyn M. wraps it up with, \u201cThis is the best movie I\u2019ve watched all year!  Fly Me to the Moon is a wonderful and compelling motion picture that takes you on a whirlwind adventure showing you exactly what it means to get everything ready for launch day.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4949,15],"tags":[7950,7959,7946,7948,7947,7953,1396,6563,7951,3769,7944,7955,7945,7960,7961,7956,7954,7957,7952,7940,7943,7958,824,7942,7941,7962,7949,4057],"class_list":["post-12324","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-film","category-feature-film-reviews","tag-anna-garcia","tag-art-newkirk","tag-bill-barrett","tag-bill-kirstein","tag-channing-tatum","tag-christian-clemenson","tag-colin-woodell","tag-daniel-pemberton","tag-dariusz-wolski","tag-greg-berlanti","tag-harry-jierjian","tag-jim-rash","tag-joe-chrest","tag-keenan-flynn","tag-kelsi-macaluso","tag-kylee-nicole-peck","tag-nic-dillenburg","tag-noah-robbins","tag-peter-jacobson","tag-ray-romano","tag-rose-gilroy","tag-sarah-schecter","tag-scarlett-johansson","tag-shane-valentino","tag-stephanie-kurtzuba","tag-tim-ware","tag-todd-allen-durkin","tag-woody-harrelson"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-3cM","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12324","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12324"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12346,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12324\/revisions\/12346"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}