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First Man Non-Spoiler Review and Discussion

Ourtwocents Podcast
Ourtwocents Podcast
Episode • Oct 17, 2018 • 20m

Set throughout the 1960s, First Man tells the story of Neil Armstrong's ascent to leading the Apollo 11 mission. Within that decade, the audience gets to see the failure and hardship that surrounded Neil, his family and his fellow astronauts-in-training.

Damien Chazelle directs the highly anticipated biopic that attempts to humanize the myth of Neil Armstrong while also celebrating and showcasing the magnitude of the Apollo 11 mission. Admir and Chris evaluate Ryan Gosling's performance as a "quiet actor" once again, praise the visual effects and applaud Chazelle's intention of grounding the story in humanity.