Moonfall reviewed by Mark Kermode

[@andrewpage6029]

His quote "The level of stupid is so brilliant, that it's almost magnificent" should be on the movie poster.

[@nazirkazi5119]

"I mean, it's terrible."

[@davidmitchell-baker1701]

"He's a megastructuralist" "What is a megastructuralist?" "Somebody who believes in megastructures"

[@kelseyde]

How do you believe in megastructures?

[@TxxT33]

@@kelseyde yes

[@hgbnkbggj2915]

@@kelseyde By eating too much cheese.

[@jpaxonreyes]

@@kelseyde - Kinda similar to how someone can "not believe in air conditioning"?

[@KeithFraser82]

@@kelseyde You just believe in megastructures!

[@chaosmonkey79]

The part where Mark says "it makes Geostorm look like a low-key yet hard hitting documentary about climate change" ... left me in tears 😀

[@iwobbly9374]

I know people who think it is a documentary on what is going to happen to the world.

[@J_P_B]

@@iwobbly9374 you should remove them from your life lol

[@soft_core_punk]

"The laws of gravity have gone out the window. The laws of drama have gone out the window. The laws of common sense have packed up their belongings and are fleeing for the hills which, even now, are being destroyed by an outtake from a Lars Von Trier's art movie." Poetry.

[@soft_core_punk]

I don't exactly know if he writes a lot of his reviews down before he goes on air, but the way he seems to hesitate and lose his words because he speaks too fast and then, seemingly out of the blue, comes up with those quips and analogies, is absolutely brilliant. The prose equivalent of a car going from 0 to 100 in 2 seconds. And even if he can absolutely destroy a film he hates, his best rants are the ones where he's having a fun allegro meltdown.

[@alexman7439]

How about the law of physics entirely? A pod flying faster than an EMP. Good god.

[@nixonagnewreviews7206]

@callmecatalyst I think Revolver is still my favourite. At least I think it's that one, where he does a hilariously dumb impression of Guy Ritchie at the end 🤣

[@capitalt3977]

One of the best Kermode rants I've seen in a while.

[@Jonatan606]

To me, this wasn't really a rant at all.

[@passiveagressive4983]

If you want a Kermode rant watch his review of Entourage. It’s a classic👍

[@capitalt3977]

@@Jonatan606 I kind of agree, but couldn't come up with a better word for it.

[@rbdriftin]

This is the best ad for the film if you ask me

[@thebillryan]

I prefer angry Mark rant. He was having way too much fun for my liking!

[@paulonius42]

This review is absolutely brilliant and bonkers! I think this movie almost broke Mark. Now I'm almost tempted to see it.

[@VolcanoGroupie]

I agree. Another YT reviewer suggested seeing the movie while drinking copious amounts of alcohol.

[@syncopaint_minis3016]

@@VolcanoGroupie jeremy jahns????

[@alansmith4655]

My cinema is €4.99 a ticket 24/7. This has to be worth that.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

"Now I'm almost tempted to see it" - that's taking it a bit too far I think, remember that Mark suffered so we wouldn't have to.

[@VolcanoGroupie]

@@syncopaint_minis3016 Yes 😁

[@zeadsi]

Can't believe we caught the exact moment on camera where Mark's brain breaks because of the magnitude of Emmerich's onscreen schlock.

[@meong6386]

KC is still safe --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHW4c6d4nrl3e6s

[@theabsurdplatypus4688]

“Makes Geostorm look like a lowkey but hard hitting documentary about climate change.”

[@maurreese]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@raybilverstone2066]

I’ve watched Geo-storm a load of times and to be honest I think it’s a really good movie,but I think this will be just as good to watch can’t wait .

[@musicmann1967]

When Mark said it was the stupidest film he's ever seen in his whole life, I started bouncing up and down in my seat laughing. (Because I have a ticket to see it tomorrow!! lol) Now I can't wait!

[@Salam99-1]

Please tell us what you thought!

[@stefan1632]

I’m interested too. Please tell me how stupid this is 😀

[@notmyrealpseudonym6702]

How was it?

[@hdattila]

@@stefan1632 It's breathtaking.

[@nixonagnewreviews7206]

For once, this isn't hyperbole. Even for Emmerich this was off the charts stupid.

[@25DoubleDare]

This has to be the most fun I've had watching one of Kermode's reviews. Bravo!

[@keirbourne5323]

Go watch Mark's Pirates of the Caribbean 3 review from 2007. His most entertaining one I think.

[@delgrady10]

Sex and the city 2 is his best rant of all time

[@25DoubleDare]

Check out his review to A Good Day to Die Hard. His rant about Bruce Willis looking like he's sucking a lemon is the reason I'm following Kermode.

[@keirbourne5323]

@@delgrady10 sex and the city 2 is definitely up there.

[@ZuluRomeo]

@@keirbourne5323 Entourage, FRED, Film Socialisme, so many classic rants

[@tombendall4070]

"It was like my brain turned to sewage and was trickling out my ear" may be the best sentence in any film review ever

[@nosuchthing8]

It also applies to listening to antivaxxer arguments

[@hashdealer8822]

@@nosuchthing8 Dude covid is so 2020 you should be making irrelevant comments about geopolitics in every comment section now

[@nosuchthing8]

@@hashdealer8822 Over a 1000 Americans are dying every day from covid. It doesn't really care if you need to go to a rave.

[@nosuchthing8]

@@hashdealer8822 Why don't you take a nice trip to Hong Kong and tell them how safe it is? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpXSZZiYodKmmqM

[@nosuchthing8]

@@hashdealer8822 go tell that to the 60,000 people fleeing hong Kong because they pretended covid was over... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpXSZZiYodKmmqM

[@Inaf1987]

Now, this is the Kermode we were waiting for, I felt he had mellowed down over the years

[@morrismarlboroni1009]

Yes right? But after the fantastic Geostorm Review I knew I was in for a treat with Moonfall

[@TarpeianRock]

And we have R Emmerich to thank him for.

[@GeordieAmanda]

I don't think I have ever wanted to see a bad movie more.

[@DentyandShaz]

9:08 - "HE PUMPS THE WIND INTO THE ALIEN'S DOUGHNUT!" *dead* 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂💀👻

[@lmaololroflcopter]

This film was everything Geostorm should have been. Utterly insane and stupid, but so much fun.

[@tomwhite71]

I will never see this film but watching Mark’s review gave me a huge amount of enjoyment

[@bwoahviously]

Please do see it. There's one moment so comically absurd I was almost moved to tears

[@davedeprave166]

It’s a clusterfuck of modern cinema. Wow it’s great

[@humblescribe8522]

It's genuinely worth seeing just for how jaw-droppingly bonkers it is. Trust me.

[@soft_core_punk]

No one has ever said the word "Sharknado" with as much excitement and glee as Mark has done here.

[@albundy774]

However if Roland Emmerich remade Sharknado I don't think it would have the charm or goofyness of the original

[@qlipothian]

The best part of the movie is when the freaking MOON manages to sneak up behind people. XD

[@qlipothian]

@Crippy Reacts there is a scene where the main characters get ambushed by the moon appearing behind them. XD

[@BankMoviegoer]

That scene infuriated me to a level I didn't know it was capable of doing lol

[@voltijuice8576]

There's always a moon behind us somewhere, if only but we can perceive it.

[@derwalsh942]

The moon actually moves that fast .ever see it through a telescope

[@Olole]

Reminds me of The Day After Tomorrow where climate change is chasing the protagonist through a hallway.

[@vickster5001]

This review lived up to my expectations! Lol. Makes it even more hilarious that Roland has been out saying it’s Marvel that’s ruined cinema when he makes films like this.

[@jacobharris954]

Yeah The john Campea show covered Roland insulting the M.C.U

[@drthalattos]

I saw it a few days ago at a Cineworld special screening and I’ve been waiting for MK’s take on it! It is so bad it’s good. Nothing makes sense, science is thrown out the window, laughably bad lines, and yet another big sci-fi film that takes conspiracy theorists seriously. But if you treat it like a rollercoaster ride/popcorn movie and just go with it, it is so fun.

[@tbndoomer6555]

Same! It's probably the dumbest thing I've ever seen at the cinema and I absolutely loved it.

[@sweeperboy]

I saw it today, and I have to agree 100% with Mark. I wasn't expecting too much but I spent the first three quarters of the movie in utter stunned disbelief about how *spectacularly* stupid the film was...then at the three quarter-mark something clicked in my mind (or perhaps it liquified into mush....) and I started to think: "hang on, they must _know_ how idiotic this is, it's actually being done with a wink, it has to be sending itself up..." Once I had accepted the fact that the film was complete trash, I actually enjoyed looking out for the next howler (and they were coming thick and fast). Oddly, I had quite a good time!

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

So it's s black comedy sci-fi flick? :)

[@judyhopps9380]

reminds me of when I watched a fast and the furious movie... the one with the tank and dom doing the flying through the air catch. I was the only person in the cinema laughing, and I was laughing so hard my stomach hurt. I got evil eyes from a lot of people, but it was worth it.

[@BankMoviegoer]

I couldn't believe how much the movie asks its audience to suspend their disbelief. So many things just happen abruptly and easily. Silly movies can be fun but this is just too much! I hated myself for sitting through the whole thing thinking it would get better somehow.

[@sweeperboy]

@@SlartiMarvinbartfast I actually considered re-labelling it a comedy for sure. The John Bradley megastructuralist character most obviously goes for the gags, but there are also quite a few unintentionally hilarious moments too.

[@h5mind373]

I particularly liked how it took a full 47 minutes (I watched) before the male lead (a bizarrely incredulous Patrick Wilson) finally agreed to help save the planet.

[@federicosgutierrez932]

"the level of stupid is so brilliant, it's almost magnificent" Kermode pretty much summarizing my love for Emmerich's movies

[@davidsteel8324]

Saw it today and literally enjoyed it a hundred times more than I expected to. Even the annoying guy in the trailer pulled it off. Patrick Wilson and Hale Berry are a safe pair of hands!

[@KeithFraser82]

I love the idea this comment planted in my head that there was somebody listed in the credits as Annoying Guy In The Trailer.

[@chinacarrot5415]

'Radioactively dumb' is almost poetic. What a review!!

[@Sal19732]

Best review ever! It’s like Mark doesn’t want us to watch it but also wants us to watch it to experience the stupidity ourselves.

[@JonathanNichollstechandsuch8]

I literally burst out laughing when I saw the title “Moonfall” when seeing the trailer in the cinema.

[@GoldenGyroBalls]

YES OH GOD YES

[@FatNorthernBigot]

If ever there was a glowing review, this is it.

[@mikkey229]

Roland Emmerich should give you some royalties as this review has made me book tickets.

[@mikkey229]

Just left the cinema with the Mrs and it was the most ridiculous film we've ever seen and we loved every minute.

[@ca7582]

I've watched it and I still can't believe what I watched. Kenmore does a great job conveying it, but I there's so much going on that you guys have to see it. I don't remember laughing so much in the cinema like ever.

[@shrimp3rjr413]

I can confirm that me and my family had the most fun watching this out of everyone in the cinema. Bless them, they thought they were getting a good film instead of a masterpiece of stupidity.

[@dramastudiobordeaux8058]

This has to go down as one of his Top Ten Rants. The Rant List needs an update. Its up there with the Sex And The City 2 rant.

[@davidtemple5934]

Love this review purely because without having even seen the movie the trailers told me all I needed to know , and your review Mark has compounded it by reinforcing the fact that it is a " Saturday night take your brain out " type of film .

[@TheInkPages]

Same! The reviews have confirmed my impression from the trailer was accurate.

[@redlightmax]

8:50 "I was thinking Randy Quaid was the president." That's why Mark does the reviews, not Simon.

[@petertyson2]

I think he kinda liked it, admired the sheer stupidity of it. I want to see it myself now, thanks Mark.

[@elqord.1118]

We needed a rant. It’s been too long. This was epic

[@gregorylupton2330]

I just love this review. It is hilarious. ‘The laws of drama have gone out the window…’ The fact that Mark loved it makes it even funnier.

[@Wayward_Nomad]

If this film had not changed a thing but delivered the material in a different tone, it had the makings of THE GREATEST parody of all time-cant believe they played it straight

[@h5mind373]

They could have emulated the 'Airplane' disaster flicks and made a fortune, instead of losing one.

[@alanford3359]

Many thanks Mr. Kermode, the breathless and bewildered excitement embedded in your review has completely sold me on this... I can't wait! 😄

[@jasonquinlan731]

Never seen Kermode this animated before.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

You need to watch his reviews of Sex and the City and the Transformers movies.

[@SuperDesignermatt]

I saw the film on Thursday afternoon, and I had the same reaction. It’s bonkers with loads of plot holes, but it’s a lot of fun and very entertaining!

[@SwissTanuki]

Felt the same. Absolutely ridiculous but lots of fun.

[@kristinaF54]

He's so passionate in his descriptions it's like he actually witnessed these unbelievably bizarre events (rather than merely seeing it in a movie).

[@francisboyle1739]

A 2001/Sharknado mashup may not be the movie we asked for but it's certainly the movie we deserve.

[@Ryhan_Beard]

I feel like we're watching Mark get stupider while describing this film's synopsis and key moments.

[@lapislazuli5035]

Poor Mark. He's still recovering from Clifford the Big Red Dog, and now he has to deal with this absurdity.

[@MrKlawUK]

This is like a clip from an Eddie izzaed stand up routine

[@dizetoot]

I saw this at the cinema last night - it is so SO stupid, but I had the most fun I've had at the cinema in years. Absolutely loved it.

[@Ephra_wangai]

I watched it with the wife on v-day and it was definitely fun disaster porn when you were on earth but definitely something I ended up geeking out over how wrong the movie was lol. Like Colorado wasn't gonna save em, in fact the population shoulda been wiped out by the halfway point of the movie. And then there were things that just wouldn't happen. It's a movie that was cool visually and fun to rip to shreds after.

[@Nick-66]

Absolutely rubbish on all counts.

[@mkndrwd]

I have just come back from watching it. I’m pretty much in agreement with the review. It’s utterly bonkers, but I enjoyed every bangy, crashing second of it

[@DeRockMedia]

Someone commented this video on John Campeas show the other day, this guy seems so rad! been watching his other reviews, subbed instantly! Stay awesome Mark! Will be watching now for sure!

[@NextianGeometry]

When I saw 2012 (on the cinema, because it wouldn't be worth it otherwise), I thought it was stupid but incredibly spectacular, and Emmerich's way of acknowledging that disaster movie had probably had their time so he was going just go all out and end with all the bangs. I never suspected there were depth/heights of explosive idiocy still barely explored.

[@spaceman9599]

Ah yes, the depths of the floods topping the Himalayas that missed Africa ;)

[@Darkiekurdo]

Another classic Kermodian rant!

[@michaelantonyaustin]

I’m now more excited than ever to see this movie! Thanks Mark 😂👍

[@helloimsteve]

"My brain turned to sewage and was trickling out my ear" needs to be on the poster.

[@peterhughes7099]

Come on Mark, don't be shy. Tell us what you really think of this film! 🤣

[@LederjackenShow]

"The level of stupid is so...... brilliant!" I love that line

[@imallfordabulls]

File this under classic Kermode! Also classic movie poster quote: “It’s the stupidest film I’ve ever seen in my whole life and I’m grinning ear to ear.”

[@robbenton9470]

Man I am so pumped for 'Sunfall', in theatres 2023...

[@JohnnyNada]

Lol

[@ZuluRomeo]

I'm waiting for Earthfold, where the Earth folds in half 😜

[@davidjoseph617]

God bless you Mark. I grinned from ear to ear listening to this and I needed cheerin’ up.

[@vinnierussell9006]

Laughing at the Cat and Granny at the End …too much catnip for me …rolled about laughing 😂

[@Chrish23]

So as soon as mark said the 'a' word, the bong on mine happened and I am sure it is now writing the sequel after listening to Mark's request.

[@vincenzoberetta1085]

"He is called back into action when the Moon start to...?" "Er... f.... f... fffff....?" 🤣

[@saffmichael4369]

So how do they get to play Africa without being automatically flagged by YT copyright algorithm?

[@brucekennedy5274]

Kermode on fire. They made this film just for his review.

[@RogueCylon]

“I felt like I went back three species”….. the ultimate popcorn movie

[@mrmashhead5089]

Some of my favourite films are “so bad, it’s good.”

[@benb6250]

Oh, it’s just a fun romp with great visuals and likable stars. The JoshGad stand-in says something like “operation ludicrous”! Mark didn’t mention the references to Harvey Fierstein in Independence Day, Contact and Elysium! This film has a much smaller cast than we’re accustomed to in his films. It’s a hoot and the narrative soars.

[@EthicsGradient]

"the narrative soars"... off into the distance, along with logic, science, acting skills and common sense!

[@benb6250]

@@EthicsGradient true, but the pace never lets up.

[@paulsanders4562]

One of the best reviews I have ever heard.

[@scottdixon4366]

"You don't want IBS if you've got a space suit on" 😂

[@markholohan4446]

Absolutely the funniest review I've seen in a while😂😂😂

[@greenmurphy]

Totally have to see this now. Hilarious review.

[@IReallyLikeSnails]

This review is sublime. I've never wanted to see a movie more.

[@toms_garage]

love the Kermode rants

[@MarcDize]

"The laws of common sense just went for a trip" LOL

[@avanishdutta2658]

Logic just took a train called Go Fu** Yourself today. Apt, I presume.

[@Yoofaloof]

I want to know which mobile provider they were all on.

[@sicr7373]

Saw it on Sunday on the IMAX and throughly enjoyed it, I mean c'mon, it's got a cat called Puss Aldrin in it !

[@jeanfcp]

I haven't seen a Roland Emmerich movie since The Day After Tomorrow but now I'm quite tempted by this one, hah.

[@Graphicxtras1]

You've sold it to me, the film sounds totally daft so I have booked a ticket. Wasn't going to see it as many of the reviews were very negative, but 99% of the time you are right with your film choices. It sounds fun

[@tabacc8235]

Oh..... that's a cross through Tuesday night. I don't always completely agree with MK but am now torn between supporting my local Scott cinema in Henleaze and doing my ironing. I had plans for this on the 8th but suspect even morbid curiosity isn't going to keep me from the laundry basket.

[@phmc123]

We dont watch Roland Emmerich films for their Oscar winning quality. We watch them becaue they are big, bold and bonkers. But usually, visually spectacular. Cant wait.

[@Tobes1100]

Love the Altered States analogy, I might have to watch this!

[@Le-Veilleur-Silencieux]

Saw it last night. Plot holes everywhere, parodies, cliches. Cameos from Bruce Willis and Jeff Goldblum would have been the icing. A very expensive B-movie. As long as you can suspend your disbelief its a couple of hours of fun.

[@philippemiller4740]

Gravity never inversed in the movie from what I remember. I think they were affected by moon gravity...🤔 which doesn't make sense since it's a hollow scruture it's mass therefore it's gravity should be very low

[@steve5158]

Rarely, if ever, re-listen to Mark's reviews, not because they aren't quality and helpful, but basically as there's no need! But this one. This one is an all time comedy classic worthy of multiple rewinds because Mark is so on form and bird song hilarious! I also want to see the movie!

[@notstirred1417]

It sounds magnificent. Terrific review.

[@MaikKellerhals]

Aaah, he's back! (I'm talking about Kermode ;)

[@IAmNMFlores]

This was my first Roland Emmerich film. I was expecting a ridiculous-yet-fun B-movie, instead it was just an ok B-movie. I felt it took itself a bit too seriously, so it doesn't feel as fun as the premise suggests

[@IronmanG74]

So is it any good then?

[@zombiehaiku7527]

I really want to see this film now.

[@jayrap94]

I watched Moonfall on Prime not knowing what to expect and found myself cringing at how bad the writing and direction was - utterly, utterly awful. And yet. AND YET... I'd still watch the sequel if one ever got made 🤣 (Not in a cinema though)

[@hautedoctor2738]

Been waiting for a film that gets Mark Kermode gesticulating like this.

[@H0lyMoley]

So my speakers aren't working, and unfortunately the subtitles don't seem to work either. But just going on Mark's physical reactions I take it this is the best movie ever made. Ima see it!

[@louislygo6914]

Say it like you believe it - love this animated review. More please

[@tomchambers4248]

"It makes GeoStorm look like a low key but hard hitting documentary about climate change" 🤣

[@jumbosinbad360]

Mark's best review of a film ever!

[@katashworth41]

It’s second behind Mamma Mia for me

[@chestnutbloke305]

At the time of writing, I am yet to hear this review. I was prompted to hear it by an article, so it turns out that Mark still does rants of "Sex and the City 2" and "Entourage" levels.

[@raisedonpopcornwithgrant9670]

screening got canceled because of snowstorm going monday from mark’s review this sounds like my exact favorite kind of stupid i can’t wait. also this is mark’s funniest review of 2022 so far

[@mistersofty12345]

9/10 rant, right up there. brain leaking sewage is a new level of awesome

[@RS-jb1lf]

The movie is big budget B movie stuff. It’s a switch your brain off, grab a popcorn and enjoy the ride. I enjoyed it!

[@popsandworm]

It was a Friday after work. I'd had a long week and had been suffering from a bout of insomnia, and my partner said "oh, isn't that dumb film we saw a poster for out today?". We went to the early evening showing with only 6 other people there and it was exactly the perfect relief! So dumb. We groaned at all the cheesy dialogue. We laughed at all the dodgy science. And boy was I in stitches. The effects were good, the moon snake blob looked cool, I really took to John Bradley as a performer, and Halle Berry gave it her all like the trooper she is. The scene with an awkward bespeckled British dude sitting in a space shuttle sincerely using a slide rule absolutely made it for me. Utterly stupid, I recommend it.

[@sionandjess]

Strangely enthralling, exciting, confusing, genius of a film. Really enjoyed the madness!!!!

[@colinpaton3304]

Extremely excited to see that this review is ten minutes long