were to list the most groundbreaking historical events in the process of mankind, the first landing on the moon in 1969 would undoubtedly be included in the list.
Moon landing is not only a great milestone in human history, but also the ultimate display of human wisdom, physical fitness, will and other aspects, and laid the foundation for exploring the vast universe.
Today, people still take this feat as a topic of discussion after dinner, and related film and television works are also emerging in endlessly, among which documentaries are the most common.
However, it is necessary to deeply remember this history. The documentary presented in a pipeline is obviously not enough to attract the audience's attention and the shock of the event.
has seen this, and many big-screen movies of the same theme have been born one after another, including "The First Man on the Moon" by Oscar director Damien Chazele, is one of them, .
Damien Chazerley won the youngest Oscar for best director in the history of with "City of Philharmonic". The film once again joined hands with Ryan Gosling to bring us a different For other in-depth masterpieces of the same subject.
Ryan Gosling plays the first actor, the first astronaut to land on the moon " Neil Armstrong " .
Although the film is not as well-known as "City of Philharmonic", as a non-director-excellent musical, Douban has achieved good results, with 35,000 people participating in the evaluation and scoring 7.7 points, ranking it in quality Up the level.
is different from documentaries that only state the truth of events, and also different from science fiction films that only emphasize visual effects. This film focuses on the discussion of life and brings out the inevitable moments in people's lives: " say goodbye ".
" mankind and the earth "
As we all know, the moon landing program originated from the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, and was a legacy of the two parties' plans to seize space resources.
Although the entire plan is based on the competition between nations, it has very different meanings when applied to individuals. For individuals, landing on the moon is more like a dream that is constantly chasing in life and a human dream. When the protagonist of
was interviewing astronauts, he was asked about the meaning of landing on the moon. His answer was not to win glory for the country, nor to surpass the Soviet Union, but to say that the "moon" has been on people's heads since ancient times. Just to explore this world that was destined to see." The
film takes the protagonist’s perspective and feels his pressure and helplessness in the space capsule. It also cites his determination. Whether the mission succeeds or fails, it is all paving the way for the future of mankind.
When the protagonist landed on the moon and took his first step, one of the most shocking historical sayings in human history was born:
" This is a small step for individuals, but it is a big step for mankind " .
is stepping on the moon and looking at the earth "家". For the first time, human beings are looking at each other in the opposite position for millions of years or even longer.
This is the " growth " of mankind, and it is also the " goodbye " to the earth.
" Father and Daughter "
The protagonist once had a beloved young daughter, but due to complications caused by brain tumors, she was no longer in the world.
As a parent, losing a child is undoubtedly the most uncomfortable blow in the world. Even the elites of mankind have moments of distress.
Everyone has different ways to face difficulties. Some choose to escape, some resist, and some choose to accept slowly.
Obviously, the protagonist chose the first way. His taciturn and unsatisfactory personality made him more and more trapped.
didn't realize that what he wanted was on the other end until he stepped on the moon and thought to escape everything.
Sometimes " let go " is to " let go " in a way that you can accept.
" can hardly speak "
On the eve of the mission of Apollo 11, the actor was busy packing his luggage and preparing to set off, but the beloved beside him asked coldly, "Did you say goodbye to the children?"
"So late, they shouldThey’re all asleep.” His wife couldn’t believe his answer, and shouted at her husband, “What do you think is the chance that you will come back this time? Those two children are likely to lose their fathers. You must tell them well. Be clear and let them understand that you may never come back."
Since losing his beloved daughter, the protagonist feels that the only relief is to leave home, leave the sad place, and leave the earth. The escape of
made it difficult for him to speak, and it almost made him regret for life.
Many times, you will not understand until " say goodbye to ". Those you often overlook are your most precious.
As a biographical science fiction film, the shocking landing on the moon is certainly exciting, but the touching line of emotions is just as wonderful, and I was fascinated at the first glance.
The powerful actor Ryan Gosling is also a highlight. The melancholic temperament makes people fully feel the protagonist's psychological changes in different levels such as dreams, regrets, and fears.
It is worth mentioning that director Damien Chazelle also showed his keen sense of music in this film.
"The First Man on the Moon", although not directly related to music like "Blasting Drummer" and "City of Philharmonic", but a few eye-catching space scenes, coupled with elegant music, really let the film More distinctive.
