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24 out of 100

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4.6 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 86 Ratings

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  • Summary: Set to be shot documentary style, the film unearths lost footage from Apollo 18's undocumented and covert mission to the moon, revealing disturbing new evidence of other life forms. (The Weinstein Company)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 13 out of 19
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    Sep 2, 2011
    63
    Many will find Apollo 18 silly and derivative. It is. Yet it's also a break from the usual hyperbolic, down-your-throat brand of silly and derivative scare movies.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Kim Newman
    Sep 5, 2011
    60
    Blair Witch with moon rock. Paranormal Activity in space. Contrived, but if you can take one more variant on the formula, it's got its moments.
  3. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Roger Moore
    Sep 7, 2011
    38
    Whatever merits the production values have, the cheap frights don't deliver, the performers bring no pathos and the gimmick behind Apollo 18 flat out does not work.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 41
  3. Negative: 16 out of 41
  1. AlienSpaceBats
    7
    I liked Apollo 18 because it makes me think of old (re: 1950s) era SF short stories. However I'd been anticipating the film for the better part of a year so when I finally saw it, I couldn't help but feel underwhelmed, but then again, this isn't going to be 2001; just a SF thriller on the moon and it that respect, it's a good little film.… Expand
    • 2 of 3 users said yes
  2. katharineclark
    5
    I recognized the actors from Sanctuary and Alphas so I knew the movie was fake. The first half of the movie is like most horror movies, building up tension. Unfortunately, like most horror movies once the monster is revealed, everything gets a little boring and predictable. I did like cutting choices, and the stylized sets and costumes and film; I thought it was convincingly from the late 60s - early 70s.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. tmetcalfe89
    1
    About the worst movie I've ever seen. I give it a one for the few brief spooky moments, but other than that everything was predictable and shoddily made. If you want to convince somebody that it's real (or at least try), get somebody who can act the part. Both of the main actors made me want to stand up and walk out whenever they said something.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes

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