Mankind's Strength and Fragility Captured On Film Is A Must See

Rating: 9/10 (14 December 2018)

First Man is a powerful study of the humanity associated with the first astronauts, in particular Neil Armstrong. Ryan Gosling achieves something akin to an actors pinacle digging deep into the role of Neil Armstrong. By choosing to only show the seriousness and sacrifice Gosling gives a powerful restraint that makes the viewer feel Armstrong's dogged determination through his pain and uncertainty born out of tragedy and great sacrifice. Armstrong is the whole American can-do ethic against costly odds and this movie nails that important drive.
Most movies we've witnessed about space travel thrive on bombast. How refreshing it is to see the the sheer humanity of those who were willing to give it all presented naked and unadorned. Through the lens of Armstrong's unmatched accomplishment you will tangibly feel both the pride and pain of one of mankind's undisputed finest hours. I can hardly give a higher recommendation. I was a nine year old when this happened. I proudly wore a official Apolo 11 Nasa patch on my jacket at school for the next year. Yet I really had not pondered the human cost so deeply until I saw First Man. You should definitely see it few movies capture man's fragility and strength so stunningly.