US drama which follows the life and career of Neil Armstrong and the events leading up the 1969 moon landing.
Chazelle broadens his horizons with this superbly detailed account of the Moon landing. Gosling and especially Foy are out of this world.
Astonishing. The definitive take on a monumental moment in history — without ever losing sight of the man underneath the visor.
Enthralling, technically exceptional Neil Armstrong biopic.
With solid performances and a heavy grit to the cinematography, it’s a shame First Man never gets off the ground.
Visually impressive, but Armstrong remains a frustratingly enigmatic figure in this story.
Subtle tearjerker is centred by an intense lead performance from Ryan Gosling.
Both powerfully moving and quietly profound.
Damien Chazelle eschews jingoism in favour of a nuanced portrait of Neil Armstrong, the stoic introvert who became a hero.
Up-close-and-personal biopic can’t get under Armstrong’s skin.
Chazelle’s sometimes gripping but mostly pedestrian film.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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