Looking for a new award-winning flick to watch on movie night? Are you a fan of actor Ryan Gosling? Enjoy a good true story? If you answered yes to any of those questions you’re going to enjoy seeing FIRST MAN starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Damien Chazelle. The movie is being released on Blu-ray and DVD today.
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Follow the gripping and captivating true story of the first manned mission to the moon in FIRST MAN, arriving on Digital and via the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on January 8th, 2019 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on January 22nd, 2019 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Hailed by critics as “the best movie of the year” (Collider) and “exhilarating” (Entertainment Weekly), FIRST MAN comes from acclaimed Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle (La La Land, Whiplash) and stars Ryan Gosling (La La Land, The Big Short) as Neil Armstrong and Claire Foy (“The Crown,” Breathe) as Janet Armstrong in the heroic and emotionally driven journey through a pivotal moment in the history of mankind. Receiving two Golden Globe® nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Foy) and Best Original Score (Justin Hurwitz), the critically acclaimed film is packed with bonus features including deleted scenes and special featurettes showing behind-the-scenes looks at creating the film.
Based on the book First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong by James R. Hansen and from visionary filmmaker Damien Chazelle, FIRST MAN is the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective, the film explores the triumphs and the cost—on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself—of one of the most dangerous missions in history. The critically acclaimed FIRST MAN comes from legendary executive producer Steven Spielberg (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Schindler’s List) alongside fellow executive producers Adam Merims (Baby Driver, Straight Outta Compton) and Josh Singer (The Post, Spotlight) with a screenplay by Singer allowing audiences to relive the historic achievement in human history that has never been told cinematically.
Check out this entertaining and gripping movie trailer below.
My Movie Review:
I’m the type of guy who enjoys watching true stories on TV and film. I always learn something and find them entertaining. I had wanted to see First Man when it was in theaters but missed it due to other commitments. As soon as this DVD arrived for review I sat down to watch it with my wife.
Ryan Gosling plays astronaut Neil Armstrong and does a great job portraying him & playing the part. I’m typically not a big Gosling fan, but in this movie he did an exceptional job. The movie follows the true story of the first manned mission to the moon, the historic flight of Apollo 11 and Neil Armstrong’s visit and first steps on the moon surface.
From start to finish the movie is entertaining, well written and well acted. It will hold your attention from beginning to end. Its the type of movie that you’ll want to watch a few times and every time you watch it you’ll learn/see something new. A great flick for you to watch for “date night” or a “movie night-in” as a couple or just to get together with the guys.
My wife likes to rate flicks on a popcorn bucket scale so here’s mine: I’m giving it 8 popcorn buckets out of 8 popcorn buckets. I’ve watched the flick 3 times since receiving the DVD. I really like this movie. A great addition to your video and movie library. You can connect with FIRST MAN MOVIE over on Facebook, on Twitter @FirstManMovie and over on Instagram.
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I have wanted to see this movie, but did not manage to get to the movies. I know that my family and I will watch it at home. Thanks for the review.
I haven’t seen this yet. Neil Armstrong really is an interesting man. I have seen several documentaries about him. I am surprised a ovie hadn’t been made before now. It looks really good.
Wow! If you’ve already watched it 3 times, I think you really like it. Will look for it at the library.
I saw the trailer for this and thought it looked really good, but haven’t had time to watch it. Seems like I am always out voted and we end up watching what the kids want.
I have not seen this movie yet but it is so on my list to see and soon. I love true stories so I think I will enjoy this one thanks for sharing the great review.