Fly Me to the Moon (2024)

Fly Me to the Moon poster

Fly Me to the Moon (2024)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive

Viewer Rating
6.3

Overview

Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA's public image, wreaks havoc on Apollo 11 launch director Cole Davis' already difficult task of putting a man on the moon. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup, and the countdown truly begins.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film explores the complex political backdrop of the Cold War and Space Race, including government manipulation and societal anxieties, but is noted by critics for lacking a strong point of view, thus balancing potentially left-leaning critiques with the nationalistic context of the era.

The film incorporates diverse social perspectives and acknowledges historical contexts like the civil rights movements, contributing to a sense of visible diversity. However, it does not feature explicit DEI-driven casting or a central narrative that overtly critiques traditional identities.

Secondary

Fly Me to the Moon features Lance, an openly gay character depicted with dignity and humor. Despite limited screen time, his presence is noted as a positive step toward inclusivity, addressing historical erasure in space narratives. The portrayal contributes positively, especially given the current landscape of LGBTQ+ representation in major studio films.

Fly Me to the Moon does not feature transsexual characters or themes. The movie's plot focuses on a romantic comedy set against a NASA mission, with no indication of trans representation. Therefore, the film's net impact on the portrayal of transsexual characters is N/A due to their absence.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film introduces new, original female characters in significant professional roles, such as Kelly Jones, within a historically male-dominated context. However, the provided information explicitly states there is no indication of gender-swapping of established historical male figures.

The provided information explicitly states there is no indication of race-swapping or alteration of racial identities for characters in "Fly Me to the Moon." The film focuses on historical figures and events from the 1960s space race without noted changes to established racial identities.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.6
The Movie Database logo
6.8

Critic Ratings

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6.6
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5.3

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