DIRECTED by Greg Berlanti and written by Rose Gilroy, Fly Me to the Moon presents a delightful blend of history, romance and comedy set against the backdrop of the “Space Race” of the 1960s.
With Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum leading an ensemble cast, the film weaves an engaging tale that combines the thrill of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) Apollo 11 mission and the unlikely romance between two polar opposite characters.
Lunar landing premise
Set during one of the most exciting periods in modern history, Fly Me to the Moon explores the tension and excitement of the Space Race between the US and the Soviet Union as to which nation could put a man on the moon first. As Nasa prepares for the historic Apollo 11 launch, marketing specialist Kelly (Johansson) is brought in to revamp Nasa’s public image. Her mission? To make space exploration relatable and exciting to the American public.
Enter Cole (Tatum), the no-nonsense launch director tasked with sending a man to the moon. As Kelly and Cole clash over strategies, their fiery interactions provide the film’s central dynamic, mixing comedic misunderstandings with burgeoning romantic tension.
