A Trip to The Moon

     In 1902 A trip to the Moon was the original science fiction film. This short film by Geroges Melies is just under twelve minutes in length; however, it was revolutionary in its day not only because of its content, but also for its how it was made. A Trip to the Moon was the first time Animation had really been used in a film. 

     

     In A Trip to the Moon a group of astronomers decide to attempt to build an oversized bullet that will shoot them to the moon. They design and build the bullet out of metal and cast the gun to shoot the giant bullet out of iron. They shoot the bullet and it crashes into the moon where the scientists get out to explore the area. However, shortly after arriving they are greeted by a large explosion. The exhausted scientists decided to go to bed, but then a large snow storm arises that they must take shelter from. The astronomers are then attacked by a foreign life form that inhabit the moon, captured, and taken to their king. However, the astronomers kill the king and escape back to the giant bullet; leaving the moon they return home to cheers and congratulations.