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First Man
2018 141 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★8.0
History, Drama
Director: Damien Chazelle
🎭 Based on
«First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong»
byJames R. Hansen
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Description
A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Budget:
$70M
US Gross:
$44.94M
Worldwide:
$105.71M
Starring
Ryan Gosling
Actor
Claire Foy
Actor
Jason Clarke
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2019
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Visual Effects
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Sound Editing
BAFTA 2019
— Best Sound
BAFTA 2019
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Production Design
Golden Globe 2019
— Best Original Score
BAFTA 2019
— Best Cinematography
Golden Globe 2019
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 2019
— Best Visual Effects
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 2019
— Best Visual Effects
Venice Film Festival 2018
— Golden Lion
BAFTA 2019
— Best Adapted Screenplay
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2018
— Audience Award – Best Film
Key opinion
First Man is a technically ambitious, immersive, and sensory-driven character study that prioritizes Neil Armstrong’s personal grief over a traditional historical space-race narrative. While many critics praise the film’s innovative use of sound, cinematography, and intimate acting, others find the slow pacing and detached emotional tone leave the film feeling unengaging and hollow.
| Cinematography | The immersive cinematography and sound design, featuring tactile handheld camerawork and a haunting score, create a visceral and unique viewing experience. | |
| Score | Justin Hurwitz's score, utilizing silence and mechanical soundscapes, effectively builds tension and emotional resonance. | |
| Acting | Ryan Gosling's performance is polarizing; supporters see it as a powerful, understated portrayal of stoic grief, while detractors find the character detached and lacking in necessary charisma. | |
| Screenplay | The focus on domestic trauma and internal character study over the historical context of the space race leads to a divide between those who appreciate the intimate approach and those seeking a grander narrative. | |
| Pacing | The deliberate, slow-burn pacing and quiet tone serve the film’s atmospheric goals for some, but are perceived as tedious and sluggish by others. |