Review of First Man into Space (1959) by Paul W — 19 Oct 2009
There's no glossing over the film's shortcomings. The effects are cheap, the science is preposterous, the dialogue is bad, and Marshall Thompson is a poor man's Sterling Hayden. But it's ridiculous fun perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
The shorter a movie is, the more forgiving I tend to be. Predictable, yes, but in a comforting way. The cinematography is also much better than one would expect.
This review of First Man into Space (1959) was written by Paul W on 19 Oct 2009.
First Man into Space has generally received mixed reviews.
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