Review of First Man (2018) by Justin Chang for Los Angeles Times — 09 Sep 2018
Chazelle seems to be trying to both uphold and transcend the narrative template established by astronaut dramas like “The Right Stuff” and “Apollo 13,” with their scenes of hard-working men barking orders from ground control (Kyle Chandler does the honors nicely here), and of astronauts’ wives worrying that they may soon be widows.
Even his missteps...underscore his desire to tell a story of collective accomplishment through one man’s extraordinary perspective.
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This review of First Man (2018) was written by Justin Chang and published by Los Angeles Times on 09 Sep 2018.
First Man has generally received positive reviews.
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