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As have many of you, I've seen photos of the man in the moon with the projectile in his eye for years. I had not really thought about this movie until I recently saw Hugo which I found to be an entrancing film about a young boy and his life in a train station. The character Georges Melies is introduced as the proprietor of a toy shop in the train station; a situation which parallels the real life of Melies. Flashbacks show him as he started out on his film making career and generated an interest in learning more about this man. The production of Hugo involved the recreation of Melies' studio in Montreuil's Garden and gives the viewer some helpful insights into the world and life of Melies.
As a dedicated science fiction fan it was easy for me to relate to his enthusiasm for a trip to the moon; as a young boy I too read Jules Verne's' 1865 novel, "From the Earth to the Moon" which served in part as Melies' inspiration for making the movie. I am not a film buff and I don't specialize in old films or have a strong enthusiasm for their restoration; I am, however, grateful that there are some people who care and are taking extraordinary steps to preserve the older films.
There is an interesting and rather lengthy documentary about the original circumstances surrounding the production of the original movie and the much later steps required to restore it. This was definitely a labor of love and movie fans owe a debt of gratitude to the dedication and determination of all those involved in this effort. At the time the restoration was begun the technology did not yet exist to complete the process as required; the digital files had to wait several years before technology finally provided the needed tools.
Included in this version is a very informative 23 page booklet, all in English, that provides additional pictures and information regarding the man and his movie.
I am really thankful that I saw Hugo first; it prepared me for this excellent rendition of "A Trip to the Moon" and in a way helped me understand and appreciate Melies' vision. I recommend this movie to all who have an interest in science fiction and those who have an interest in the efforts of the early pioneers in movie making.
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There is another Trip To The Moon item on Amazon (found here: A Trip to the Moon Restored (Limited Edition, Steelbook) [Blu-ray]) that is rather expensive, (I believe it's around 70$ now), that is the Limited Edition Steelbook, which is no longer in print. The one being printed now is this product found here on this page. I purchased this expecting the steelbook, this is just my warning to everyone else, it is NOT a steelbook.That being said, other than the packaging, there is no difference between the two. It still comes with the Blu-ray, DVD, and a 24 page booklet, all packaged within (what many know as) a Criterion Blu-ray case.Now, about the film itself: absolutely magnificent. After watching both the colour version, and the black-and-white version, I watched the hour long documentary included on the disc. The wealth of information within this feature is overwhelming. You learn about silent films, The history of George Melies, the fall of silent cinema, and the finding and restoration of A Trip to The Moon (my favourite part!), all of it being very informative. Also included are two other shorts by Melies with moon-related stories, an interview with French music duo Air, and three audio options for the black-and-white version of the film.A Trip to The Moon is one of the best Blu-ray packages you can spend your money on, it's worthy of a spot in any film-lovers collection.
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