First Man
One giant leap into the unknown.
Directed by Damien Chazelle
Produced by Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures
A somber, introspective biography of Neil Armstrong that balances the grandeur of space exploration with the intimate cost of obsession and personal loss.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is First Man sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is First Man scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is First Man violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is First Man easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does First Man end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
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Like First Man
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as First Man
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like First Man, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like First Man, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like First Man, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
