I am glad you enjoyed it. I still won’t be going. Gosling destroyed any idea I would have had of seeing it. I am stubborn, I guess. And, why not an American to play an American hero? They chose someone who doesn’t respect America’s achievements.
I imagine the film will be a massive success and probably win Oscars. That is fine.
Like I said from the beginning. The PR was bad all the way around.
This is first and foremost, and American Story. If there is ANY criticism it’s because you found yourself wanting to know more.
They take the politics out of it, except for Kennedy setting the goal, and then depicting the Do Nothing Cowards in the Senate and the Left who were against this program.
I don’t know if you’ve ever gone to a movie alone, but I would strongly recommend that this is the one to go to, alone. If you’re not working, go to a matinee. Get your popcorn and perch yourself in a nice high seat in the middle.
This is great cinematography. I say Star is Born. It sucks Wet Dog Fur compared to this. You’ll also see the previews of Clint’s new movie coming out, The Mule.
In short, I’m stubborn too. I was NOT going to see the movie, but thanks to the person who posted his Vanity, I went, and I am happy I did.
Gosling, does an excellent job depicting Armstrong.
Armstrong was a loner, and you’ll see in the movie probably why.
Gosling, seems to think Armstrong transcended politics, patriotism, Americanism etc. I don’t think so. In his own way, he was deeply American, but I admit you don’t get the idea from seeing this.
The Astronauts, all of them were highly ambitious competitive men. Armstrong was on the verge of being grounded when he applied with NASA. And as you’d think, he was scorned because he was “a civillian.”
I will say something else. Whatever Spielberg touches is quality. Every scene, every seconds is perfection. This is an entertaining movie at several levels.
The wife. A lot of criticism here about her from people who didn’t see the movie. Unfounded.
You get the idea that Armstrong was first and foremost, the breadwinner. He was essentially jobless or about to be,when he decided to apply with NASA in the Space Progam.
The movie gives you the impression, that her was a deeply private man, who expected to have a long quiet life with his wife, she too. Not only does he get into the program, due to events beyond his control, he ends up leading the mission.
May count, there were 5Astronaut deaths. the movie covers that. It says nothing about the Russians once the American’s are engaged with them on this race. I suspect the Russians lost dozens if not more.
I grade movie on a 1 to 4. 1 is a dud. 2 can be acceptable,,but one you’ll not go to see again. I’d give Star is Born a 2. A 3 is entertaining, and worth the price of admission, and you might tell your friends to go. Clint eastwood’s Movie almost all start as a 3, then many go to a 4.
A 4, is entertaining, but it sticks with you afterwards, and for days to come. The fact that I’m compelled to write about my feelings tells you that it’s a great movie. The Founder, about the founder of McDonald’s Ray Kroc is a 4. I didn’t see it at the theater. Wish I did.
Forgive me to all of you out there, who have made a decision NOT to see this, but I must tell you that you’re missing a great experience.
Many movie theaters in the past few years have improved the seating, the sound and the visual spectacle. The idea of “waiting to see it on Netflix” might be fine for some, but I love seeing first run movies at the theater.
I can’t wait for Clint’s new one, The Mule. Why The Mule because from the trailer, I think he plays a Mule, ie a person who brings illegal drugs into the country. I am NOT going to wait for Netflix.