Set in 1969, Apollo 10 1/2 is the coming of age story of a young boy centered around the historic Apollo 11 Moon Landing. Now, I know many 90s kids including myself who would instantly take a trip down nostalgia at the drop of a hat. The reality is that same is the case with our parents who have grown up through the 60s, 70s and 80s. And here is the thing, every generation had a similar lifestyle when technology and cell phones weren’t present. So even though I am a 90s kids, I could relate to so many of the events from the film which is set in the 60s. And the format of the narrative is such that it unfolds from the gaze of a narrator, almost like your grandmother narrating you stories of her childhood. There is an instant sense of nostalgia which kicks in, be it the summer holidays which were so much fun, to times in school which I really miss. From making trips to the theatre wherein my heart would pound with joy of watching something out of the world on the Big Screen, to enjoying a chocolate icecream cone on a hot summer day or visiting an amusement part, it was such a beautiful life back then, free of any troubles and complications. And this is exactly what is shown, wherein the entire film is narrated with a few dialogues thrown in here and there which seemed like a bedtime story.

The entire space bit filled with fantasy of visualizing yourself at the turn of any significant event(for me it was cricket), is any boy’s dream. From gathering in front of the television to witness the historic event and having our small private celebrations, we have done it all and that is wonderfully shown in the film as well. The screenplay is simple yet taut and to the point which ensures there isn’t a single dull moment. With several relatable moments, the screenplay is an absolute winner.