Review of Apollo 11 (2019) by Robwill — 01 Jun 2019

This is not your typical historical documentary film commonly saturated by an external narrator and idiosyncratic interviews; a modern approach I found refreshing. I believe the film succinctly portrays the essence and spirit of the Apollo 11 mission in its nearest raw state, without the added drama and chatter found in mainstream reproductions.

I also sense the director and editor have taken time to give the film a "consistent look," which again is contrary to the archetypal "cut-n-paste" documentaries. I believe this film has provided inclusive excellence with added emphasis of the control room (the heart of the mission) and incorporates diversity in the spectators and those behind the scenes.

The score of the film is contemporary, which I think those from the generation of the mission might find awkward and distracting. All-in-all, I found the film inspiring, revitalizing, and aesthetically pleasing.