Apollo 13

Starring: Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris, Kathleen Quinlan
Directed by: Ron Howard
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Box Office: $172,071,312
1995

Times Seen:
Tim: 5

Summary: The crew of Apollo 13, Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise(Bill Paxton), and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) are stranded 205,000 miles from earth in their crippled spacecraft. At mission control, astronaut Ken Mattingly (Gary Sinise) and flight director Gene Kranz (Ed Harris) work to bring them home. Based on a true story.

Review:

Tim: This is an incredible movie. Not to mention the all-star cast and incredible acting, not to mention the impressive special effects, the bottom line is that everyone knew how this movie would turn out, since the story of Apollo 13 is one everyone is familiar with- yet, although everyone knew how the film would end, the last three minutes are incredibly suspenseful and will keep you on the edge of your seat- that's how you know this is a good movie. Tom Hanks is incredible as usual, and has huge star power behind him. This movie works completely. Ron Howard does an incredible job directing this film.

I recommend this movie to every man, woman, and child. They will all love this movie. For those old enough to remember Apollo 13, this will be a vivid display of what they witnessed in their lives. For the younger generations, this movie tells of the battle three astronauts fought to survive, and the work done on the ground to bring them home. This movie featured the now-household line, "Houston, we have a problem" I recommend Apollo 13 wholeheartedly, as this is one of my favorite movies.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 9



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