I really appreciated the deep look inside Philip and the desire or need for meaning in life. His obsession over the moon landing was honest and humbling. And understandable given is more sidelined role in life.
But when he met the astronauts, I found their portrayal to be completely amateur and simply there to make a point for Philip's character. They acted like children and spoke about only being pragmatic, operational during the mission. Which while true in some aspects, the idea that they didn't have any bigger picture moments or understanding of meaning in the mission, is grossly wrong and dishonest. It's a betrayal of who they were.
But when he met the astronauts, I found their portrayal to be completely amateur and simply there to make a point for Philip's character. They acted like children and spoke about only being pragmatic, operational during the mission. Which while true in some aspects, the idea that they didn't have any bigger picture moments or understanding of meaning in the mission, is grossly wrong and dishonest. It's a betrayal of who they were.