I'm not from the USA, but even I know that's bs, the movie needs to present the things as they happened, and the USA flag planted on the moon is a huge part of that.

Really? That's trash, I didn't even think it was political. Jeesh can't do anything these days.

That makes like no sense

moon landing was a kubrick project

Sounds like an agenda.

I don't care.

seconded.

It was kind of a dumb thing to do (it was an iconic moment, why not include it?) but I don't really care. I don't think is was meant to send a political message.

Here's the joint statement from Armstrong's sons and from the author of the book this is based on, if anyone cares.

“We’ve read a number of comments about the film today and specifically about the absence of the flag planting scene, made largely by people who haven’t seen the movie. As we’ve seen it multiple times, we thought maybe we should weigh in.

This is a film that focuses on what you don’t know about Neil Armstrong. It’s a film that focuses on things you didn’t see or may not remember about Neil’s journey to the moon. The filmmakers spent years doing extensive research to get at the man behind the myth, to get at the story behind the story. It’s a movie that gives you unique insight into the Armstrong family and fallen American Heroes like Elliot See and Ed White. It’s a very personal movie about our dad’s journey, seen through his eyes.

This story is human and it is universal. Of course, it celebrates an America achievement. It also celebrates an achievement “for all mankind,” as it says on the plaque Neil and Buzz left on the moon. It is a story about an ordinary man who makes profound sacrifices and suffers through intense loss in order to achieve the impossible.

Although Neil didn’t see himself that way, he was an American hero. He was also an engineer and a pilot, a father and a friend, a man who suffered privately through great tragedies with incredible grace. This is why, though there are numerous shots of the American flag on the moon, the filmmakers chose to focus on Neil looking back at the earth, his walk to Little West Crater, his unique, personal experience of completing this journey, a journey that has seen so many incredible highs and devastating lows.

In short, we do not feel this movie is anti-American in the slightest. Quite the opposite. But don’t take our word for it. We’d encourage everyone to go see this remarkable film and see for themselves.”

Political or not if the movie decides to omit any sort of homage to what is arguably the most iconic piece of footage in American history when it is literally about this very event then I can already say this movie is probably trash.

I think it would be hilarious if they planted a Japanese flag 🇯🇵

Doesn’t matter. The moon landing was a hoax. Wake up, people! You’ve been lied to for 50 years. It was all filmed on a sound stage in Nevada.

It shouldn't be omitted.

I'm not into patriotic BS but it's a historical fact that the flag was planted. Omitting this is nonsense.

What the hell is wrong with America?

It would be hilarious.

Can’t wait for the Iwo Jima movie where they omit the flag too

they're filming it in the same place, just this time not planting a flag

and Captain America isn't "loved" worldwide, I'm from Canada and I don't even like him, and I'm not the only one