Amazing Film! Pity About the Criticism of Accuracy!

Rating: 8/10 (28 January 2019)

I've read many reviews complaining about there being too many close-ups. If the space vehicles were the same size as the Starship Enterprise, the same people would be criticising the film for it's lack of realism. Gemini and Apollo were called "capsules" for a reason. Close-ups were the only option, unless the director was expected to shoot the movie through the windows!
Also on the point of accuracy. I see the dirty condition of the cockpits were highlighted as "Goofs". The Director used the real Gemini and Apollo capsules for realism. No cleaning was allowed as you would be effectively causing destruction to an historical artefact!
I agree there some accuracy and timeline errors, but they were so minor that only hardcore space race fans would have picked up on (and I am one!) It didn't detract from the story for me.
It was great to see the humanising of such a private and historical figure.