It is amazing what Méliès achieved in terms of optical illusions, animation and engineered stage sets.
The moment in which the space capsule lands in the moon's right eye remains one of the most iconic and frequently referenced images in the history of cinema.
Although A Trip to the Moon was ground breaking in terms of special effects, it still feels very much like a theatrical play. This is because the entire film consists only of static wide shots. At no point do we see things like intercutting, camera movement or varied camera angles. The feeling that you are watching a play is reinforced by the fact that the entire film takes place on indoor sets.
The moment in which the space capsule lands in the moon's right eye remains one of the most iconic and frequently referenced images in the history of cinema.
Although A Trip to the Moon was ground breaking in terms of special effects, it still feels very much like a theatrical play. This is because the entire film consists only of static wide shots. At no point do we see things like intercutting, camera movement or varied camera angles. The feeling that you are watching a play is reinforced by the fact that the entire film takes place on indoor sets.