Usually, review movies that have come out in the past months and, at most, in the last year. Moonchild is the exception to that case. This movie was made in 1994 and lacked some of the technological advances that have transformed CGI and effects within films, but I was impressed by the quality.

Moonchild, directed by Todd Sheets, takes place in a post-apocalyptic landscape straight out of a George Orwell novel. There is an apparent power struggle between corporations and civilians as they both try to claim power, whether for the good of humanity or for personal gain.

The effects of this movie were super memorable. It was clear that they did not have the budget that they wanted to make this movie as grand as it had the potential to be, but to be honest, it had a nice feel to it. It is filled with silly sound effects and costumes that make this movie just fun. Yes, there were times when the effects impressed me with their creativity, but overall I was just paying attention to how fun it was.

A lot happens within the plot within a short amount of time, and I think it gives it great pacing. It never allowed for a dull moment within the film, and there wasn’t a single time I was bored watching it. The music keeps the mood heightened because the music is always intense during this movie. It complemented the movie very well and fit the theme of it also, something that some films are not capable of.

If I have anything negative to say about this movie, my criticisms come from the acting. It was terrible, and there was not a lot of emphasis on it. The bounty hunters that should have been badass were not. The main character was supposed to be heroic, and he wasn’t, and the fighting scenes were not at all realistic. I do not know if this is the actors’ fault or the preparation behind the scenes, but if there were one thing I would change, it would be the acting.

Overall, Moonchild is an entertaining movie, and arguably that is the point of a movie. It doesn’t have the big budget of a Hollywood movie, but it uses the same formula. It’s a story about a hero trying to save the people he loves in the face of uncertain danger. I would say add this movie to your late-night Halloween movie list. Grab a few friends, laugh a little, hate it a little, and make your own opinions about it; see if they match with what I have previously said and be the judge: Does the Moonchild hold up? Personally, I think it could.