In the 90's Tom Hanks was cranking out hits. I don't think there was a more successful actor during the 90's. If I were to rank "Apollo 13" among his successes in just the 90's--as great as this movie is--I think it would still come after "Forrest Gump," "The Green Mile," and "Toy Story."
Of course, others may rank this movie differently. But in any case, how many actors can tout four iconic movies in their entire career, let alone one decade.
"Apollo 13" is a drama about a "successful failure." A crew of astronauts failed to land on the moon, but faced with catastrophic damage to their vessel they were able to successfully get back home.
This movie is a real tribute to all of the people who contribute to a space mission. Though the astronauts are the face of each space mission, there are tens, if not hundreds of people behind the scenes making sure that mission goes smoothly. In "Apollo 13" we got to see those people go to work.
Director, Ron Howard, did a great job with the movie. Though it was replete with technical jargon it never once bogged down the script or made me feel lost like I would feel some years later listening to the Architect in "Matrix Revolutions."
"Apollo 13" is a spectacular movie that is gripping and intense without huge explosions or widespread wreckage. It's fantastic to watch a movie be so engaging without having to be full of mindless razzle dazzle.
"Apollo 13" is a drama about a "successful failure." A crew of astronauts failed to land on the moon, but faced with catastrophic damage to their vessel they were able to successfully get back home.
This movie is a real tribute to all of the people who contribute to a space mission. Though the astronauts are the face of each space mission, there are tens, if not hundreds of people behind the scenes making sure that mission goes smoothly. In "Apollo 13" we got to see those people go to work.
Director, Ron Howard, did a great job with the movie. Though it was replete with technical jargon it never once bogged down the script or made me feel lost like I would feel some years later listening to the Architect in "Matrix Revolutions."
"Apollo 13" is a spectacular movie that is gripping and intense without huge explosions or widespread wreckage. It's fantastic to watch a movie be so engaging without having to be full of mindless razzle dazzle.