First Man (2018)

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.

Director:

Damien Chazelle

Writers:

Josh Singer (screenplay by), James R. Hansen (based on the book by)

Stars:

Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke

Won 1 Oscar. Another 30 wins & 191 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ryan Gosling	...	Neil Armstrong
Claire Foy	...	Janet Armstrong
Jason Clarke	...	Ed White
Kyle Chandler	...	Deke Slayton
Corey Stoll	...	Buzz Aldrin
Patrick Fugit	...	Elliot See
Christopher Abbott	...	Dave Scott
Ciarán Hinds	...	Bob Gilruth
Olivia Hamilton	...	Pat White
Pablo Schreiber	...	James Lovell
Shea Whigham	...	Gus Grissom
Lukas Haas	...	Mike Collins
Ethan Embry	...	Pete Conrad
Brian d'Arcy James	...	Joe Walker
Cory Michael Smith	...	Roger Chaffee

Storyline

A Biopic on the life of the legendary American Astronaut Neil Armstrong from 1961-1969, on his journey to becoming the first human to walk the moon. Exploring the sacrifices and costs on the Nation and Neil himself, during one of the most dangerous missions in the history of space travel.

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Plot Keywords:

moon landing | 1960s | astronaut | nasa | apollo program | 

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Taglines:

Experience the impossible journey to the Moon.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some thematic content involving peril, and brief strong language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Segments from the last voice transmission from the space shuttle Challenger, sent just before it exploded during launch in 1986, were used in one of the trailers.

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Goofs

Aldrin climbing down the ladder of the LM is depicted by showing his shadow. The sun was behind the LM and like Armstrong, Aldrin was completely in the shadow of the LM until he stepped out of it on the lunar surface.

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Quotes

Deke Slayton: Jan, you have to trust us. We've got this under control.
Janet Armstrong: No, you don't. All these protocols and procedures to make it seem like you have it under control. But you're a bunch of boys making models out of balsa wood! You don't have anything under control!

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Crazy Credits

There are no opening credits.

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Connections

Referenced in Radio Free America: Saturday Shadow Ban (2019)

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Soundtracks

Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
Written by Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman (as Oakley Haideman)
Performed by Gene Autry
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

User Reviews

One of the most momentous events in history, turned into a depressing drag.

If you are thinking this is going to be a fun, great movie like Apollo 13, well, just rent Apollo 13 and watch that one again.

I've been a 'space-nut' and an aficionado of NASA and the space program since I was a kid in the 70's. I'm not sure how they could have made a movie about Neil Armstrong and the first moon landing more sobby-eyed or depressing. It managed to capture none of the majesty, grandeur, or scope of the undertaking- it was just a wet-blanket of constant angst.

The close ups were so close-up that they made you want to back right out of the theater, and were shot in a way to make them resemble shaky-handed home-video footage shot on a hand-held. The camera just refused to hold still for anything in this movie, and it was infuriating.

I'm sure, at least at a few points in his life, Neil Armstrong cracked a smile. You wouldn't think so from watching this. I know he shunned public attention, but I find it impossible to believe Neil Armstrong could possibly have been as lifeless and wooden as he was portrayed in this film. Foy's portrayal of his wife came across even colder and less joyful than her depiction of Queen Elizabeth.

Sorely disappointing. 6/10, and I feel that's being fairly generous.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 October 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

First Man

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$59,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$16,006,065, 14 October 2018

Gross USA:

$44,936,545

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$105,702,570

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Dreamworks Pictures, Perfect World Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

141 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos DTS (DTS: X) Auro 11.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1