Watch trailer of "Man In The Moon."
Directed by: Robert Mulligan
Written by: Jenny Wingfield
Cast: Sam Waterson, Tess Harper, Gail Strickland, Reese Witherspoon, Jason London, Emily Warfield
Date Shown: 1991
About Robert Mulligan (August 23, 1995 - December 20, 2008)
Robert Mulligan is a film director and has directed several films (and / or television shows) which includes "The Moon and Sixpense," "Fear Strikes Out," "The Spiral Road," "To Kill A Mocking Bird," "Summer of 42," and "Man In The Moon" among others. He was recognized for the following television shows and /or films:
The Moon and Sixpense (1959)" Emmy Award
To Kill A Mocking Bird (1962): Academy Award (nomination) and Directors Guild America (nomination)
Summer of 42 (1972): Golden Globe Award for Best Director (nomination) and Directors Guild Award (nomination)
The last film he directed was 1991's "Man In The Moon."
Review
It is about a country girl (14 year old girl) who falls in love for the first time (with a 16 year old boy), her first kiss, and the complications about love that goes with it.
When I first saw the film when I was younger, the first thought that came to mind was that the movie was refreshing. People can relate to the film because everyone went through the growing up stage. The movie was able to convey in many little ways what a young girl experiences on a first crush. This brings us to the topic of analogy to explain the difference of a young girl and a woman liking someone. Have you talked to some of your older friends about Christmas, and they tell you that they have lost their Christmas spirit and they wished they were young again to feel it? What I am trying to impart is that the movie was able to show the young girl's feelings.
The film was recognized not only for its story but also the young actress who played the role of the young country girl, Reese Witherspoon. "Man In The Moon" is Reese Witherspoon's first movie. She is very talented and she portrayed the role very well. I was not surprised that she grew up to be one of Hollywood's fine actresses.
Your comments are welcome.
