Review of Apollo 13 (1995) by Larry C — 23 Apr 2012

No McGyver needed. Believable and exciting.

This review of Apollo 13 (1995) was written by Larry C on 23 Apr 2012.

Apollo 13 has generally received very positive reviews.

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