First Man

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Popcorn55Oct 14, 2018

Good opening with the X-15 -- first time we've seen anything about the legendary X-15 in a major movie in decades. Still the most radical aircraft that ever flew: its story deserves a whole movie of its own. But I digress. This film is aGood opening with the X-15 -- first time we've seen anything about the legendary X-15 in a major movie in decades. Still the most radical aircraft that ever flew: its story deserves a whole movie of its own. But I digress. This film is a pretty good treatment of the historical events, but it has a kind of matter-of-fact tone to it, a strange lack of drama or suspense. It does successfully evoke the respect and wonder we associated with those events at the time, but has three specific flaws: First,the music, which never really connects, and is most often an intrusive, distracting background; the greatest moments of the film are when the music stops in favor of respectful silence.

Second, the sound effects: the sound director seems to have thrown together random chaotic stacks of software sound effects for the rocket-flight scenes -- as if they didn't know exactly what to do, so piled as many canned booms, shrieks, wind rushes, and howls as possible on top of each other hoping it would all somehow add up to awesome -- but it doesn't. It sounds fake... off key. Like the sound guys never listened to an actual rocket launch, even on film, or youtube? Do your research guys, work a little harder.

Third, all the flight scenes recycle this same, lame sequence of shots over and over: 1. shaky vibrating shot out the window (we can't see a thing); 2. shaky close-up of Neil's eyes, staring straight ahead; 3. shaky vibrating shot of the control panel (we can't see a thing). REPEAT three or four times. WTF? First it's an instant cliche. Second we can't see anything -- it's an undecipherable visual mishmash (which would be OK once or twice to convey the confusion the pilot has to deal with -- but we GOT it already the first time, jeez).

Meanwhile, there's a lot of cutting to family life back home, and this stuff is pretty slow and excessive. Lot of shots of the couple staring at each other wistfully in silence. But what exactly is being communicated? Between them, or to us? We end up not even knowing what is going on. There's no takeaway. The screenwriter needed to step it up here, and write some actual dialogue forcrissakes.

I hope this film doesn't win any serious awards, because it doesn't really deserve them. Yes, worth the ticket price, for sure, but if you want a truly inspiring historical space flight epic done right, rent "The Right Stuff", a far better film that audiences cheered in the 80s.… Expand

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amheretojudgeOct 16, 2018

it shows numbers and facts..

First Man Chazelle's biopic walk on Neil Armstrong is for every man himself, losing itself in its spatial bubble, it is free from and as Foy once quotes, "..out of this world.." This sci-fi venture stands aloneit shows numbers and facts..

First Man

Chazelle's biopic walk on Neil Armstrong is for every man himself, losing itself in its spatial bubble, it is free from and as Foy once quotes, "..out of this world.." This sci-fi venture stands alone on depicting the actual vulnerability that one feels in such circumstances. Chazelle wanted to capture that exogenous experience on screen, and he does with such bravura and honesty that for the most part of it, it works like a horror. This horrifying feeling is something that Cuaron captured in "Gravity" few years back, but in here Chazelle's job is comparatively harder since the plot track doesn't demand it. And hence, he literally directs his guns to the mechanics of it, where nuts and bolts squeaking and weak metals that won't be able to save them from nature's strength, easily gives you the chills. It also portrays how mankind is and has always been ahead of its time where the theory outweighs the potential of the practicality. Through smaller technology, less accurate numbers, communication gap, narrow minded ideologies surrounding the society and the uncertainty of any piece of the knowledge, Chazelle keeps reminding you how painful was it to take such bold decisions with clock ticking behind them like a time bomb. He glorifies this entire journey through these moments and not its final steps. Singer's adaptation of the novel and Chazelle's execution of that adaptive and layered narration has certainly come with expectations, which is clearly surpassed in here. Ticking for more than two hours, the storytelling is thoroughly busy and competent with entire tale told with Gosling's perspective; it was a smart move to keep a pov shot in order to give the audience the experience of the thrills and horror by putting them in his shoes or even suit. The background score is mellow and beautiful and the sound effects are sharp and jaggerdly on mark from the spark that ignites a fire to a regulator being operated. Gosling has never been this good. He is just good. Within first few minutes, he melts you down and not with the pathos circumstances that he goes through, but the caring and responsible nature he has. He looks at his kids and there is a sense of awe in the air for his commitment and humbleness. Foy on the other hand, oozes power through her ashes, she mourns by getting back what's rightfully hers. She is a match to Gosling's reserved performance. Despite of all the polished finesse, the ruggedness is what stays with you and Chazelle encourages it, he repetitively shows the failures by obviously following the track but also reminiscing about the lost. And since he is aware of keeping these things on tightropes, the message never grows manipulative, it shows numbers and facts. Its structure is unlike any of the other biographies, it has only one act, that it tries to build up through its cunning conversations and layered dialogues. As much as Chazelle's accuracy and passion is plausible, First Man is Gosling's tale that he tells through his eyes under a space suit and inside that suit lies the reason why cinema exists.… Expand

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GrantD243Oct 22, 2018

First Man follows NASA's pursuit to put a man on the moon, with Neil Armstrong (Ryan Gosling) being the main focus. It spans several years (1961-1969) and gives an in-depth look at Neil's life before and during his quest to reach the moon.First Man follows NASA's pursuit to put a man on the moon, with Neil Armstrong (Ryan Gosling) being the main focus. It spans several years (1961-1969) and gives an in-depth look at Neil's life before and during his quest to reach the moon. First Man marks yet another success for director Damien Chazelle, who has yet to disappoint me with a film of his. This film is beautifully shot, perfectly paced, and it has the emotional punch that I hope for from a period piece like this. Despite the long runtime (almost 2.5 hours), it doesn't feel like a drag in the slightest. I was locked in from the first scene to the last, and after I got out of the movie theater I already wanted to see it again. Ryan Gosling at least deserves an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Neil Armstrong. From what I've gathered from interviews with Armstrong's sons, while Ryan's portrayal was rather stoic (as many of Ryan's roles are) he was pretty much on point with how he played Neil. Ryan is also able to convey so much while saying so little. He may not say much at all during the more emotional scenes, but in some ways that makes them even more impactful. We don't always need sobs and choked up ramblings to feel something from a scene. Claire Foy and Jason Clarke are also solid in their roles. The special effects are fantastic and there are some mesmerizing scenes in here that I look forward to seeing again. Screenwriter Josh Singer also has once again proven that he's a force to be reckoned with when it comes to period piece films, as he's three-for-three in my book (Spotlight, The Post, and First Man). Overall, I think this is one of the best films of the year so far.… Expand

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Taylord99Nov 2, 2018

Just over a week ago, I got to see First Man, which is directed by Damien Chazelle. He is known for directing La La Land and Whiplash, two films that I loved. Unlike his previous films, First Man is not about music and is about real events,Just over a week ago, I got to see First Man, which is directed by Damien Chazelle. He is known for directing La La Land and Whiplash, two films that I loved. Unlike his previous films, First Man is not about music and is about real events, specifically Neill Armstrong’s trials to become the first man to walk on the moon. The film focuses mainly on his family life and how he balances that with being an astronaut. This film surprised me as there were many details about Neill Armstrong that I never knew about before and apparently this film is very accurate as well. First of all, the acting in this film is top notch. Ryan Gosling gives a very grounded performance as Neill Armstrong and continues to convince me every year that he is a fantastic actor. I saw his incredible acting ability in Blade Runner 2049, The Nice Guys, and La La Land over the past two years. He made me feel attached to Neill Armstrong and made me sympathize and root for him throughout the movie. Claire Foy is also fantastic as Janet Armstrong and gives a very emotional and grounded performance. Like Gosling, she is convincing in every scene she is in. The supporting cast does a great job as well. The special effects and sound design are also extremely praise-worthy. There hasn’t been any other spaceflight movie quite like this one before. You hear every creak and every rattle in the spacecrafts and it feels very claustrophobic and sometimes even scary. This movie really captures the claustrophobia and fear that the astronauts surely experience during spaceflight, especially during this time period, I’m sure. In the 60s, spacecrafts were basically metal cans that were shot up into space and were not made for comfortability, only for function, so it would make sense that they wouldn’t be the quietest or safest things out there. The exterior space shots also look extremely realistic, especially the moon landing scene, which absolutely blew me away. The musical score is also done well by Justin Hurwitz, who also composed La La Land. On all levels, this film is masterful. It takes you on a soaring journey with a perfect balance of drama and suspense. I was glued to the screen from start to finish. The ending will surely dazzle you and may even make you shed a tear. Damien Chazelle proves that he is a very versatile director considering that he can direct movies with completely different themes, such as music and space, and do them both extremely well. I can’t wait to see what Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling due next.… Expand

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CosiMOLOGODec 16, 2018

Uno de los director contemporáneos más importante es Damien Chazelle. Con 4 películas, el joven realizador estadounidense fue poniendo una huella en el terreno del cine. Tomando notoriedad el 204 con Whiplash, en donde mostró su amor por laUno de los director contemporáneos más importante es Damien Chazelle. Con 4 películas, el joven realizador estadounidense fue poniendo una huella en el terreno del cine. Tomando notoriedad el 204 con Whiplash, en donde mostró su amor por la música. Luego siguió La la land, un musical que rinde homenaje al género y confirmaba. Ahora cambia completamente el tono de sus 3 películas anteriores y trae esta, que además de recordar el alunizaje es un retrato existencial de la vida de Neil Amstrong.

La verdadera fuerza de esta película no se encuentra en mostrar escenas emocionantes de efectos visuales, lo que sorprende es la belleza desgarradora que guardan las escenas cotidianas de la vida de Neil. Primeros planos muestran el talento Ryan Gosling, personaje contemplativo y silencioso, recordando mucho a su interpretación de K en Blade Runner 2049 el año pasado (cinta en la que su personaje comparte rasgos similares con Neil). Nuestro anti-héroe se resigna luego del fatídico suceso que afronta, para poder emprender una misión que pone en riesgo su vida, y su estabilidad familiar. Pero a la vez siendo un medio de superación y de duelo.

La que podría haber sido una cinta propagandística y de exaltación estadounidense Chazelle lo convierte en un relato profundo y serio. La capacidad actoral de Gosling y Foy y el montaje detallista y preciso dejan escenas de fuerte carga emocional. Chazelle ha traído su mejor película luego de Whiplash un relato elíptico e hipnotizante desde el primer momento. Justin Hurwitz, compañero inseparable de Chazelle no se queda sin merito, ahora logra aumentar las dosis de tensión y crear climas en las película, sin llegar a convertirla en efectista.

Una pena que haya sido prácticamente ignorada en las nominaciones a los Globos de Oro, y dando preferencia a cintas que claramente no se merecían estar allí. Pero no necesita ningún premio para dejar de ser estupenda.… Expand

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FisherPlaceOct 26, 2018

First Man was great, it felt like you were Neil Amstrong and talked about his secret life. The music was excellent and the visuals were terrific. Except I wished they would put more time into Apollo 11, it felt short and its one of the mostFirst Man was great, it felt like you were Neil Amstrong and talked about his secret life. The music was excellent and the visuals were terrific. Except I wished they would put more time into Apollo 11, it felt short and its one of the most important part of the movie.… Expand

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Davidsco27Oct 25, 2018

This was an EXCELLENT film. Disclaimer: Not everyone will feel this way about the movie. This isn't a "Hollywood" movie about Neil Armstrong. This isn't Apollo 13, or even The Right Stuff. The director chose to make a film that puts theThis was an EXCELLENT film. Disclaimer: Not everyone will feel this way about the movie. This isn't a "Hollywood" movie about Neil Armstrong. This isn't Apollo 13, or even The Right Stuff. The director chose to make a film that puts the viewer there, watching the story and events unfold as they were. The cinematographer did a wonderful job of recreating the authentic look and feel of the 60's. Much of the film was shot almost "home movie" style adding to the experience. If you grew up in the time period, you will really appreciate this. If you were fascinated by the early space program, you will like this. If not, maybe not so much, as it's a little technical and plodding. Again, this is a film about the story and events, and about the man. You are watching the events happen. That being said, it did give some nice insight into Armstrong, and his family life, and some events that helped shape the man. STELLAR cast, interesting music choices, not just a bunch of period songs thrown in to sell a soundtrack. Gosling deserves recognition for his performance. He embodied the man for this movie. My recommendation, if you enjoy good cinema, see it… Expand

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jacks109Oct 20, 2018

Damian Chazelle is an amazing story teller and this time his story just so happens to be about one of the most incredible journeys in history. I'm not sure why he always chooses Ryan Gosling for his films, he seems to always have the sameDamian Chazelle is an amazing story teller and this time his story just so happens to be about one of the most incredible journeys in history. I'm not sure why he always chooses Ryan Gosling for his films, he seems to always have the same expression on his face regardless of the emotion, but for a character who historically has been classified as "hard to read" it could have been a worse fit.… Expand

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SoxmanOct 21, 2018

First Man was pretty great. Damien Chazelle changes things up in this movie. The movie is about Neil Armstrong and it's done perfectly. The presentation is great, the cinematography is awesome and the special effects are great. The movie isFirst Man was pretty great. Damien Chazelle changes things up in this movie. The movie is about Neil Armstrong and it's done perfectly. The presentation is great, the cinematography is awesome and the special effects are great. The movie is very grounded in its presentation which works really well and doesn’t make this movie very cheesy and corny. All the performances were great, even the child actors(although they didn’t speak much). The soundtrack is the weakest part of the film. It is not bad and it has a nice main theme but its still a little unimpressive. This movie on a technical level, barring the music was awesome. I loved it!… Expand

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rafaeljfsOct 22, 2018

Ryan Gosling mais uma vez em sua zona de conforto, atuação ok. Filme que retrata a irrelevância de um programa espacial que custou milhões de doláres e algumas vidas. Definitivamente é o típico filme Hollywoodiano que mostra os EUA como osRyan Gosling mais uma vez em sua zona de conforto, atuação ok. Filme que retrata a irrelevância de um programa espacial que custou milhões de doláres e algumas vidas. Definitivamente é o típico filme Hollywoodiano que mostra os EUA como os paladinos da liberdade, salvadores do universo, custe o que custar. Não imaginava que o filme teria essa perspectiva tão patriota, muito embora tivesse ciência de que se tratava de algo intrinsecamente relacionado à Guerra Fria. Em grandes partes o filme é extremamente monótono, o que em muito se deve à falta de personalidade do ator principal em sua atuação. Provavelmente será um filme premiado, não pelo seu conteúdo, mas por representar aquilo que os americanos querem que o mundo veja deles.… Expand

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movieducationOct 24, 2018

Chazelle operates heavy machinery by playing russian roulette with space in FIRST MAN, but the most enticing part is not the sphere, it's the turmoil, the beauty of the ones who are left behind, and Armstrong with all gravity pressing on him.

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LajaleaaNov 9, 2018

"I'm down."

( 80/100 ) De uno de los directores más prometedores del cine de Hollywood actual; una de las personalidades más enfocadas, apasionadas y dinámicas que han surgido en la historia del séptimo arte y de la mente de una de las"I'm down."

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De uno de los directores más prometedores del cine de Hollywood actual; una de las personalidades más enfocadas, apasionadas y dinámicas que han surgido en la historia del séptimo arte y de la mente de una de las visiones más audaces y amplias que han ganado fama. Damien Chazelle nos presenta el cuarto film de su carrera artística y profesional después de las inmediatamente aclamadas Whiplash y La La Land quienes le dieron presencia al director no solo en los Academy Awards sino en el corazón de los músicos empedernidos y la juventud inspirada.
Chazelle, es muy joven y no es muy difícil caer en el hecho de que su cine irradia esa energía. La juventud actual puede encariñarse fácilmente, no solo con las narrativas que procrea Chazelle, sino con su técnica también, pues ha mostrado ser un chico inteligente que sabe y se responsabiliza por la estética, el estilo y el desarrollo de sus audiovisuales. Lo hemos visto en la intensidad de Whiplash y en la sensibilidad de La La Land y éste año ha decidido mostrarnos su lado más personal e intimo. First Man es una historia escrita por Josh Singer basada en el libro de James R. Hansen llamado "First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong" publicado en el 2005. First Man es el lado más adulto y maduro de Chazelle y en su intento de expresar eso atinó y falló en varios aspectos. El libro en el que está basada ésta #película es una biografía y no estoy seguro de como surgió el material correcto para crear una narrativa novelista, pero si algo es evidente es que gracias a los diálogos y testimonios que se presentan en el libro se construyeron a los personajes y las situaciones. Recuerdo que cuando salí de la sala escuché varios comentarios sobre lo "aburrida" o "lenta" que fue, pero yo no la denominaría de esa forma, en lo que sí estoy de acuerdo es que una experiencia pesada. La película retrata únicamente la vida personal, el semblante y el perfil de Neil Armstrong, no toma en cuenta las influencias y el contexto que lo formó y convirtió en la persona rígida, seca y vacía que se muestra y, por lo tanto, en toda ella, el público carga con una historia sobre un hombre pesado de tratar y enormemente sensible. Las reacciones que Ryan Gosling le da a su personaje son las correctas y son coherentes con la narrativa y con el contexto real, sin embargo el problema está en el desapego que le tiene a su propia vida y, por lo tanto, el público no logra empatizar totalmente con Armstrong. Por otro lado tenemos a Claire Foy, quien es la alternativa a Armstrong y quien debería ser el lado humano, apegado a la vida y preocupado por la personalidad central en su vida y en la narrativa. Foy interpreta su papel con puntualidad y hay momentos en los que ambos logran una intensidad correcta en la pantalla, pero fuera de ese par de escenas no se le da a Foy el enfoque suficiente para qué el público sea partidario de su postura.
Por lo tanto, técnicamente Chazelle opta por enfocarse en la vida y vista de Armstrong de la forma más literal en la que se le ocurrió: con Close Ups. El 80% de la película está filmada con Close Ups y eso apoya la pesades en la narrativa visual. Ya estemos en una habitación, en un campo abierto o dentro de la nave, Chazelle nos encierra en el rostro de Gosling para que no nos perdamos ni un solo momento de sus reacciones ante cualquier situación. El otro 20% de la práctica técnica se hace con Establishing Shots y una mínima cantidad de Medium Shots o Shots cuya composición implique más de un plano visual. No hay momentos en los que haya una liberación o descanso visual y por lo tanto la película nos satura con detalles y expresiones. Sin embargo no puedo decir que no hay una buena composición en esos detalles, en la imagen o en cualquier toma. La fotografía siempre está bien cuidada y la técnica de la cámara también se permite lucir recalcando el estilo y firma del director. Aunque no es espectacular, sí hay dinamismo, pero lo que más decora la narrativa es la música, compuesta por Justin Hurwitz, con quien Chazelle ha trabajado en todas sus películas. Hurwitz logra equilibrar el peso dramático de la historia con un tono sensible pero inocente, casi infantil, que nos permite ver a Armstrong como un adulto pero escucharlo como un niño, espantando por la inmensidad del mundo y lo pequeño de su existencia.
Concluí que ésta no es una mala película. El chico está sumergido en su propia cultura y no tiene miedo de honrarla, ya sea a través de la música o de los héroes de su historia, él es capaz de generar presencia en la voz de las sociedades, ya sea con gestos de admiración o con debates. Lo que es indudable es que su dirección no lo ha defraudado, pues cada historia que cuenta está cuidada en todos los aspectos necesarios para colocarse por arriba del promedio de la calidad artística que se presenta en esa temporada y First Man no es la excepción.… Expand

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ItsJustArcherNov 2, 2018

First Man proves that Damien Chazelle can direct a damn good movie whether it's a musical or not. Although I have a few issues with the film, the overall experience I got from the film was just breathtaking and out of this world... literally!First Man proves that Damien Chazelle can direct a damn good movie whether it's a musical or not. Although I have a few issues with the film, the overall experience I got from the film was just breathtaking and out of this world... literally! This is definitely a great film to watch in theaters.

Like I said, I have a few issues with the film. For one, the cinematography, although it's mostly great. Sometimes I just can't focus too much on the screen because of some shaky cam shots. I admire the fact that most of the film's shots are close-up shots of the characters' faces, the similar way The Safdie Brothers' Good Time was shot. Because that way, we get to see the characters' emotion fully expressed in the scenes, although admittedly, this distracted me a bit because I feel like I wanted to see more of the characters' environment. Another problem is that the ending felt anticlimactic. It was subtle, yes, but it made me wanting more, in a bad way because of how much I was invested with the story that I wanted to see what happens afterwards.

Other than that, this movie was pretty great! The '60s atmosphere of the film felt real because most of the film (correct me if I'm wrong) is shot on film, which gives the grainy-ish texture of the cinematography on screen. The atmosphere and tone of the film was consistent. The scenes that take place on NASA and on the moon were intense. The Gemini 8 sequence is one of the most breathtaking and intense moments I have ever seen in a long time and it gave me chills and goosebumps for a while. And the music, although I thought it could've been better, really fits with the scenes that play the score. Ryan Gosling does a great job, as always. All the actors did a great job. And the script was well written. And I had a blast with this film. Go see this film!… Expand

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BerikDec 12, 2019

First man is a movie about Neil Armstrongs depressing journey to getting to the moon. He's played by Ryan Gosling, and describes his 8+ years preparation and inner turmoils. And what it barely features is the actual pressence on the moon.First man is a movie about Neil Armstrongs depressing journey to getting to the moon. He's played by Ryan Gosling, and describes his 8+ years preparation and inner turmoils. And what it barely features is the actual pressence on the moon.

The movie mostly flashes out the loss of Neil's daughter called Karen, and the friends and colleagues who died in preparation for the Moon mission. Apart from it being interesting, it doesn't come across as tense or exciting due to Ryan Gosling's questionable acting. During much of the movie Ryan looks like he doesn't know where he is. I liked how the movie didn't shy away from using technical terms, and shows the un-romantic side of science. I however wished that they would have shown the walk on the moon, the planting of the flag, the collecting of rocks. Instead we get a scene where Neil drops a bracelet, and next thing you know he's already back at Earth. Dissapointing.

The movie misses something incredibly important: A climax. The movie fades to black after an incredibly awkard scene, and we are left with more questions than when we stepped into the movie. It's an average watch, and i give it a 6/10.… Expand

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dennis_gtNov 26, 2018

I would have liked a little more space & action. I don't know if the director didn't have the budget, didn't have the skill, or just didn't want to undermine the character portrait. But most of the intense scenes are just shots of GoslingI would have liked a little more space & action. I don't know if the director didn't have the budget, didn't have the skill, or just didn't want to undermine the character portrait. But most of the intense scenes are just shots of Gosling sitting in a plane or space craft and looking stressed. I feel like there was room for a little more bombast. But maybe I'm wrong.

Still, this movie was really good and very well-written. I'm not in love with any of the performances or the direction, but they're also good. The director made a choice and stuck with it. But the film itself is a very affecting portrait of a man that most of us know very little about who did extraordinary things while risking his life for reasons that are a little unclear, considering he had a family who probably cared about his safety.… Expand

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FeudDec 5, 2018

Very beautiful and unique way of telling this story. Eventhough it is pretty slow at times, it was always well acted and well shot. Ryan Gosling is perfect for a role like this where he can play someone who is very reserved.
The moon sequenceVery beautiful and unique way of telling this story. Eventhough it is pretty slow at times, it was always well acted and well shot. Ryan Gosling is perfect for a role like this where he can play someone who is very reserved.
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NorthlinDec 7, 2018

Incredibly emotional and well made film. Left me weeping in tears and until now, still a heartache for Neil. Ryan Gosling plays better than ever, and the moon landing sequence is just too goddamn satisfying to watch. Huge love to it, probablyIncredibly emotional and well made film. Left me weeping in tears and until now, still a heartache for Neil. Ryan Gosling plays better than ever, and the moon landing sequence is just too goddamn satisfying to watch. Huge love to it, probably one of the best films of the year.… Expand

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MILKshake_VMDec 17, 2018

Beautiful poem about the achievements of man, and how Neil who is nothing more than one, didn't want the fame but to show all mankind what we can do. No other space movie makes you feel closer to science fiction than this, as the first stepBeautiful poem about the achievements of man, and how Neil who is nothing more than one, didn't want the fame but to show all mankind what we can do. No other space movie makes you feel closer to science fiction than this, as the first step to achieving a science fiction reality was landing on the moon. The loneliness of space, its vastness, Damian Chazelle captures the essence of one of mans greatest achievements in spirit and the prices all had to pay. While showing us the reward and to then question was it worth it. The re occurring imagery of space too was a nice attention to detail. With kids running around tree mimicking perhaps Apollo 13 around the moon? Or when two lovers dance between two lamps. One lit on unlit, like earth suspended between the star and the rock. A re-occurring theme also tends be darkness. The world seems to always be getting darker but i'm sure it stays the same throughout. Whether intentional or not i cant help but feel its to show that Neil is sacrificing so much just to land in darkness. It also portrays the damaged side of Neil and how his struggle with showing emotion. His stoic kindness is portrayed as rather private from even his wife and its a great contrast in scene of the moon landing. Showing his greatest achievement. Anyway i'm rambling and not making sense but this is a cool af movie. Highly reccomnded. Is however slow. If you cant appreciate good film and hate "slow" movies. Dont watch this. Keep watching brooklyn 99 where you can keep all 8 of your IQ points entertained.… Expand

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zrhumphreyJan 15, 2019

Great direction and some enthralling space scenes are the best parts of this surprisingly distant and hollow film.

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zNeverSleepingOct 20, 2020

Ao menos a primeira vista, o longa me pareceu entediante. É muito incomum da minha parte largar filmes na metade, mas aqui foi bem difícil não tomar essa atitude. Talvez algum dai eu reveja e tenha uma percepção diferente.

Audio: English, noAo menos a primeira vista, o longa me pareceu entediante. É muito incomum da minha parte largar filmes na metade, mas aqui foi bem difícil não tomar essa atitude. Talvez algum dai eu reveja e tenha uma percepção diferente.

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PamoFeb 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very boring plot and irrelevant scenes. Don’t know why it got chosen for an Oscar. In one of the first scenes Neil Armstrong is in a shaking aircraft for no reason at all. And once he lands one the moon he takes like 5 minutes just staring at the ground for no reason at all. Honestly it is a very slow movie. I could hardly stay awake through this movie. My biggest regret is I'll never get those 2 hours back. How do you make one of the most exciting events in our history so painfully boring?… Expand

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zklJun 20, 2020

actually boring enough to prompt me to switch out after the first 10 minutes

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tonyGreenOct 31, 2021

Just doesn't quite do enough with the source material. I appreciate the accuracy, but for me just too much earth bound melodrama, the actual moonshot seemed rushed.