Capture the Flag
Atrapa la bandera
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Detailed parental analysis
Objective Moon is an animated adventure comedy with an upbeat, family-friendly tone, driven by a brisk pace and infectious energy. The plot follows a twelve-year-old boy who, to prove that his grandfather really did walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission, sneaks aboard a rocket bound for space with his friends. The film is clearly aimed at children from six or seven years old and their families, with enough action and humour to hold the attention of both younger viewers and parents.
Underlying Values
The action sequences are numerous and drive the narrative: explosions, threatening machinery, an attack by alligators in the marshes of Kennedy Space Centre, rocket mishaps with crash risks and computer failures. The violence remains entirely within the codes of mainstream family animation: it is spectacular and tense without ever being bloody or graphic. The perilous situations are designed to generate excitement rather than lasting fear, and the protagonists consistently escape through their ingenuity. A child sensitive to scenes of tension might be momentarily stressed, but nothing exceeds what is found in adventure productions aimed at this audience.
Violence
The action sequences are numerous and drive the narrative: explosions, threatening machinery, an attack by alligators in the marshes of Kennedy Space Centre, rocket mishaps with crash risks and computer failures. The violence remains entirely within the codes of mainstream family animation: it is spectacular and tense without ever being bloody or graphic. The perilous situations are designed to generate excitement rather than lasting fear, and the protagonists consistently escape through their ingenuity. A child sensitive to scenes of tension might be momentarily stressed, but nothing exceeds what is found in adventure productions aimed at this audience.
Parental and Family Portrayals
The relationship between father and grandfather lies at the heart of the film: an old, unresolved conflict that the young protagonist helps to untangle through his actions. The film treats this dynamic with a certain sensitivity, showing that adults can be wrong and that reconciliation requires effort from both sides. This is a concrete angle to explore with a child after viewing.
Strengths
The film succeeds in making space adventure accessible and thrilling for young viewers, anchoring its narrative in a real historical episode that can spark curiosity and questions. The teamwork mechanics between the three children are well constructed, with each character having a clear narrative purpose without one overshadowing the others. The pacing is controlled, alternating between action sequences and quieter moments without losing the young audience's attention. The emotional dimension of family reconciliation gives the film a depth that goes beyond mere entertainment, without weighing down the message.
Age recommendation and discussion points
Objective Moon is entirely suitable from five or six years old and can be watched without reservation as a family film. Two angles of discussion are worth exploring after viewing: ask the child what he thinks about the conflict between father and grandfather, and why it took so long for them to reconcile; and take advantage of the enthusiasm generated by the Apollo 11 mission to explore together what this historical achievement represents.
Synopsis
When the brave and determined 12-year-old Mike Goldwing discovers that an eccentric billionaire plans to fly to the moon, steal its vast, valuable natural resources, and destroy the American flag planted by the Apollo XI astronauts during man's historic moon landing, the countdown to a spectacular adventure begins! Mike, teamed with his grandfather, best friends Amy and Marty, and a clever chameleon, blasts off on an incredible moon-bound mission, determined to thwart the billionaire's evil plan, capture the flag, and reunite his family.
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2015
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Countries
- Spain
- Original language
- ES
- Directed by
- Enrique Gato
- Main cast
- Carme Calvell, Michelle Jenner, Javier Balas, Dani Rovira, Camilo García, Toni Mora, Fernando Cabrera, Xavier Casan, Oriol Tarragó, Marta Barbarà
- Studios
- 4 Cats Pictures, Telefónica Studios, Los Rockets La Película, Ikiru Films, Lightbox Animation Studios, Telecinco Cinema
Content barometer
- Violence2/5Moderate
- Fear2/5A few scenes
- Sexuality0/5None
- Language1/5Mild
- Narrative complexity1/5Accessible
- Adult themes0/5None