Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D (2005)

This program strives to give the viewer an impression of what it is like to actually be on the moon. It provides a romantic, inspirational depiction of the Apollo astronauts travels on the ... See full summary »

Director:

Mark Cowen

Writers:

Tom Hanks, Mark Cowen

Stars:

Tom Hanks, John Corbett, Andrew Husmann

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Hanks	...	Narrator (voice)
John Corbett	...	Jack Schmitt (voice)
Andrew Husmann	...	Astronaut Scott
Bryan Cranston	...	Buzz Aldrin (voice)
Aaron White	...	Astronaut Irwin
Matt Damon	...	Al Shepard (voice)
Gary Hershberger	...	Astronaut Grace
Morgan Freeman	...	Neil Armstrong (voice)
Scott Wilder	...	Astronaut Wallace
Brandy Blackledge	...	Future Astronaut
Scott Glenn	...	Charles Duke (voice)
Rick Gomez	...	Alpha Station Commander (voice)
Colin Hanks	...	Conspiracy Neil Armstrong
Bo Stevenson	...	Conspiracy Grip
Frank John Hughes	...	Future Houston Capcom (voice)

Storyline

This program strives to give the viewer an impression of what it is like to actually be on the moon. It provides a romantic, inspirational depiction of the Apollo astronauts travels on the moon peppered by their quotations of their impressions.

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Plot Keywords:

outer space | simulated scene | moon | astronaut | ends with a quote | 

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Taglines:

Only 12 Have Walked On The moon. This Fall, You're Next!

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Genres:

Documentary | Animation | Short

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 September 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Magnificent Desolation

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$503,253, 23 September 2005, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$34,135,538, 6 November 2014

Company Credits

Production Co:

IMAX, Playtone, Herzog-Cowen Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Sonics-DDP

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.43 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Colin Hanks: Tom Hanks' son as Neil Armstrong in the "conspiracy" gag.

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Goofs

In the emergency scenario the spacesuit connectors for cooling water and oxygen from the PLSS (Portable Life Support System) are reversed and the BSLSS (Buddy Secondary Life Support System) hose is incorrectly connected between the suit oxygen inlets. The BSLSS shared only the cooling water from a single working PLSS, not oxygen. This allowed the astronaut with the failed PLSS to extend his emergency oxygen supply.

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Quotes

Neil Armstrong: Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.

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Connections

References Man on the Moon (1999)

User Reviews

Outstanding! Great use of 3D technology...

Outstanding! What a great tribute to the Apollo space program. A great use of 3D technology. I loved all of the star voices sitting in for the Apollo astronuats. I recognized some of them, not all of them. This movie - only about 45 minutes long - shows us past footage and new footage of what it was like to fly an Apollo mission to the moon. Including hypothetical worst case scenarios and what moon travel might be like in the future. For those who remember the Apollo missions, this will be a great reminder and tribute to those days of the late 60's & 70's. And for those who have no frame of reference, what a great way to learn about what it was like. The 3D effects are outstanding, not gimmicky. Please go see this movie and take your kids. I remember very little of the Apollo missions when they occurred, but this movie actually had me choked up at the end. I only wish it was longer...