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  • 2005
  • Unrated
  • IMAX
  • 40 m
  • 2005
  • Unrated
  • IMAX
  • 40 m

Summary This documentary takes audiences to the surface of the Moon to walk alongside the extraordinary Apollo astronauts who have stepped upon its surface. With never before seen photographs, CGI renditions of the lunar landscape and previously unreleased NASA footage, audiences will be immersed in the life-changing experiences of these astrona...

Directed By: Mark Cowen

Written By: Tom Hanks, Christopher G. Cowen, Mark Cowen

  • 2005
  • Unrated
  • IMAX
  • 40 m
  • 2005
  • Unrated
  • IMAX
  • 40 m

Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Summary This documentary takes audiences to the surface of the Moon to walk alongside the extraordinary Apollo astronauts who have stepped upon its surface. With never before seen photographs, CGI renditions of the lunar landscape and previously unreleased NASA footage, audiences will be immersed in the life-changing experiences of these astrona...

Directed By: Mark Cowen

Written By: Tom Hanks, Christopher G. Cowen, Mark Cowen

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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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71% Positive
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29% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Adults will be more than passably entertained by this short, patriotic feature, and kids will be entranced.
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80
An unapologetic cheerleader for exploring the final frontier, Hanks wrote and produced (along with director Mark Cowen) this enthralling look at what might be the greatest technological feat of the 20th century.
By Kevin Crust FULL REVIEW
80
A gee-wonderful virtual visit to the arid orb, which uses ingenious technical sleight of hand to -- let's face it -- fake it beautifully.
By Desson Thomson FULL REVIEW
75
The results are impressive. Maybe, as the U.S. falls abysmally behind other nations in the sciences, it will get kids interested in that field again.
By Jami Bernard FULL REVIEW
67
Aims for the junior stargazer in a release coinciding with NASA's new moon-by-2018 initiative. The movie is unmistakably a pitch, and an honorable one.
By Scott Brown FULL REVIEW
60
A choppily told tribute to the Apollo astronauts that makes striking use of never-before-seen archival images.
By Sheri Linden FULL REVIEW
60
The film is an unabashed promotion for space exploration.
By Anita Gates FULL REVIEW

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Production Company IMAX, Playtone, Herzog-Cowen Entertainment
Release Date Sep 23, 2005
Duration 40 m
Rating Unrated
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Tagline Only 12 Have Walked On The moon. This Fall, You're Next!
Website http://www.imax.com/magnificentdesolation
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Awards

Visual Effects Society Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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