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Firmly set against the historical background of NASA's triumphant Apollo 11 moon landing in July of 1969,"Fly Me To The Moon" is a rousing romantic comedy directed by Greg Berlanti that seductively charms and weaves its way towards becoming a true summertime crowd-pleaser.
Tossed straight into the marketing mania, Jones cooks up advertising partners like Omega Watches, Tang Breakfast Drink, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Rice Krispies, and Fruit of the Loom underwear. Underfunded and understaffed, NASA's governmental funding wellspring threatens to dry up. Jones and her team launch an all-out assault of Apollo magazine features, TV specials, product placement, and inspirational politician coercions to convince senators to keep the cash taps flowing. But with thewith the Soviets reaching a fever pitch, an alternate plan is hatched by Berkus to fake the moon landing to cover any Apollo 11 accident or mishap that might occur.
Production design is notably accurate to the analog times with fine attention to detail, especially the notoriously vivid fashion of the late '60s and Johansson's rainbow of sassy outfits. As a nostalgic window to the past, it's all Camaros and Corvettes, cocktails and swingin' jazz, cigarettes, crew cuts and skinny ties.
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