Apollo 18

I'm a total sci-fi, horror, and alien movie fiend. Aliens have always fascinated me. The simple idea of them existing, all the different designs of them throughout film history, I love it. So this movie, for me, was a no brainer. I won't say that I was disappointed by the entire film, but the last 20 - 30 minutes pretty much ruined it. I won't explain the entire plot, mostly because all the reviews I read already covered it. I, unlike some people, enjoy the technique of slowly and suspensefuly drawing out the reveal of the monster/creature whatever. Two of my favorites are "Super 8" and "Cloverfield", and they played off your imagination and growing desire to see the menace. Whereas "Super 8" and "Cloverfield" utilized this, when we finally get to see the creature up close it's a powerful moment. "Apollo 18" tries its butt off to do this, but fails miserably. For one, the reveal is FAR too short, letting us see the moon menaces for about 2 seconds in the whole damn film. Seriously. And, as others have said, they are almost laughably ridiculous. There is absolutely NO explanation as to why these friendly astronauts are being attacked. They didn't mess with the creatures, or anything. They aren't even the type of beings who could eat humans. Maybe all of this would've been able to be looked over, if only we were given any sort of time with them. Too bad, cause it coulda been really good.

I've seen a lot of SciFi movies but this one really stands out as one of my favorites. First off I liked the lack of polish ( no music score,actors acting like their special, etc). Apollo 18 is not like Apollo 13 with all the NASA glitz and bravado. Apollo 18 starts out and ends like a realistic mission to the moon. The twists that come during the movie are great. The secrets kept from the astronauts and the things they discover and to the suspense. Then the unexpected things that happen like the one astronaut going bonkers keeps adding to the suspense and scare factor. Finding the Russian lander is still more fuel being added to the suspense. What I also liked was the realistic acting of the actors. It was how someone would react if given the circumstances that they went through. The alien life form was of a type that was not expected-more interesting stuff. A sequel to the movie would be great!