Review of First Man (2018) by Juan Manuel V — 25 Oct 2018

The film is visually stunning thanks to cinematographer Oscar winner Linus Sandgren (La La Land).

Themes include patriotism, family, dedication to work at the expense of family, grief following the loss of a child and friends, and danger. Content concerns include some adult language and the death of astronauts. OK for 12 and up.

First Man was in some ways brilliant, notably when it gives the viewer a feeling of what the rocket blast-off was like, as the screen shook and the camera pans over to the bolts (will they hold?). I dont like even the slightest bit of turbulence when flying, but this film, perhaps better than any other, gives us a feeling of what the experience in the cockpit of a rocket would be like. The acting was excellent, not only by Gosling and Foy, but also by the solid supporting cast. But in other ways, the film was much too slow and a good twenty minutes too long. Read the entire review at httpscoramdeotheblog.com20181024my-review-of-first-man.