Review of Apollo 13 (1995) by Jason O — 13 Sep 2009
Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks) and many of his family members and friends have just seen the first man (Neil Armstrong) walk on the moon. Jim is an astronaut, and right away, he gets the idea that he also wants to walk on the moon if it's the last thing he does.
Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) and Ken Mattingly (Gary Sinise) share that dream just as much as Jim does. Will the three friends and colleagues be able to make it through all the training exercises to prove their worthiness of taking an out of this world trip? If so, will Apollo 13 safely make it to the moon? These are a couple of questions to keep in mind while you watch this 1995 classic called "Apollo 13".
"Apollo 13" is a great movie in many ways. First of all, it has great acting (how can you go wrong with Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, and Ed Harris?) and it was directed by one of the best directors, Ron Howard. If you're either an action or drama fan, then you'll see plenty of it in this movie. "Apollo 13" also has great special effects, but it is not a movie that relies a great deal on eye-popping effects.
You'll be hooked to the screen while you watch this thrilling story of a man's dream to go to the moon. You'll see both unforgettable triumphs and suspenseful struggles. If you like suspense, drama, action, or trips to the moon, add "Apollo 13" to your collection today! NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2002. Never thought this movie was worth all the hype it earned, or received, but still a classic.
This review of Apollo 13 (1995) was written by Jason O on 13 Sep 2009.
Apollo 13 has generally received very positive reviews.
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