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.
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.
The film's political commentary on Cold War tensions and government actions is noted by critics as dated and sanitized, lacking a strong point of view on America's motivations or the manipulation of public perception, thus resulting in a neutral political bias.
The film demonstrates significant DEI through its intentional casting and character diversity, actively incorporating women, queer people, and BIPOC individuals to broaden the historical narrative. While the movie aims for a unifying and inclusive tone, its narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities, instead focusing on fostering a shared history.
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.
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.
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