If i were present during the first screening of this film, i could probably had my jaw dropped considering that technology hundred years ago had not even reached an inch of what we have today. It is a fine fourteen minute silent film. Though it was delivered that way, it did not fail to translate its idea to the audience. I was amazed what the director had done in the film and create the special effects with all the limitations. The director knew how to captivate people's imagination with his 'A Trip to the Moon'. It is such a technical feat in the era and worth a watch.
It is fascinating to see how precisely it conveyed the concept of space travel. At first it showed some noble men or scientists about exploring the moon but later on they eventually agreed on it. Then they created a rocket that will send them to their adventure's destination. It also appears that these noble men were famous for they are expected to be great heroes who would explore beyond earth. I found the way the rocket landed on the personified moon's eye very funny and amusing for such time. The appearance of an alien civilization and the seemingly magical life in the moon had captured the people's interest which, although have some scientific flaws.
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