Review of Apollo 13 (1995) by Phi L — 15 Oct 2012
Apollo 13 follows three astronauts in 1970 as they trek into space towards the moon. They get very close when something goes wrong with their oxygen supply, and the famous quote "Houston, we have a problem" was born.
A lot of the dialogue is technical space stuff, but a good amount of it makes just enough sense to tell what's going on. Even though I already knew the ending, it was surprisingly emotional and that's one way to spot a good director; being able to pull a reaction from you even when you know what happens.
I have seen better space movies, but the fact that this one is a true story makes it more important than others. Overall, Apollo 13 is a solid depiction of the 1970 crisis; solid performances all around and an emotional payoff at the end.
This review of Apollo 13 (1995) was written by Phi L on 15 Oct 2012.
Apollo 13 has generally received very positive reviews.
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