'Magnificent Desolation' takes a walk on the wild side
by Hap Erstein
Long before moonwalking became the domain of Michael Jackson, 12 intrepid Apollo astronauts roamed the lunar surface. Now, thanks to the in-your-face effects of the IMAX movie system and the considerable self-promotional cooperation of NASA, we can feel like we are joining those dozen men in Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D.
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Narrated and co-written by Tom Hanks, this IMAX documentary on lunar exploration uses unpublished photographs, previously unreleased NASA film footage, CGI imaging and live-action renditions of the lunar landscape.
IMAX Corporation
'Magnificent Desolation'
Director: Mark Cowen
Starring: Tom Hanks, Neil Armstrong, Alan Bean, Bryan Cranston, Matt Damon
Run time: 40 minutes
Release date: Sept. 23, 2005
Rating: Not Rated
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The Palm Beach Post: B+
"While most of the film is geared to induce awe, there is also humor... You have to admire a movie about sending humans to the moon that includes a photo of Jackie Gleason's Ralph Kramden."
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