After reading some of the other user reviews, I was cautious in going into The First, but The truth is - it's quite amazing. It's important to first understand that it is a story set in the not-so-distant future about people in the throes of deep personal struggle. These people happen to be astronauts who are overcoming professional challenges in a complex space program.
The First is a brilliant symphony, balancing these 2 genres while giving adequate development to both drama & science fiction stories. The cast is amazing, diverse, and convey their characters brilliantly. The special effects for the sci-fi plot are so pristine and beautifully conceived.
One of the aspects of The First that almost has its own story - the film score. The story is accompanied by a rich ambient score which takes the show to a level of accessible abstractness, magnifying the psychological impact & depth. Some of the cues are very abrasive and jarring, but those moments are few and far between.
Overall, Beau Willimon has crafted a masterpiece which has gained some criticism & controversy - but I believe those reactions will serve to propel this show forward as one of the greats of our time - a time when perseverance & finding our strongest self is of the utmost importance. Let The First be of inspiration and hope to you.
The First is a brilliant symphony, balancing these 2 genres while giving adequate development to both drama & science fiction stories. The cast is amazing, diverse, and convey their characters brilliantly. The special effects for the sci-fi plot are so pristine and beautifully conceived.
One of the aspects of The First that almost has its own story - the film score. The story is accompanied by a rich ambient score which takes the show to a level of accessible abstractness, magnifying the psychological impact & depth. Some of the cues are very abrasive and jarring, but those moments are few and far between.
Overall, Beau Willimon has crafted a masterpiece which has gained some criticism & controversy - but I believe those reactions will serve to propel this show forward as one of the greats of our time - a time when perseverance & finding our strongest self is of the utmost importance. Let The First be of inspiration and hope to you.