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Apollo 13

Apollo 13

1995
Drama, Adventure
2h 20m
Stranded 205,000 miles from Earth in a crippled spacecraft, astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert fight a desperate battle to survive. Meanwhile, at Mission Control, astronaut Ken Mattingle, flight director Gene Kranz and a heroic ground crew race against time - and the odds - to bring them home.
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Apollo 13

1995
Drama, Adventure
2h 20m
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Rated 27 Jan 2007
75
50th
Apollo 13 is a case study of an almost impressively formulaic movie that still manages to be good. At every point you can tell pretty much exactly what's going to happen next, but you are (or at least I am) still compelled to keep watching. I swear, there's something almost pure and maybe even deliberate about how by-the-numbers this movie is.
Rated 05 Aug 2010
78
65th
Oddly, Carl Weathers was nowhere to be seen in this one. Otherwise, it was a pretty good spin-off of the original Rocky.
Rated 17 Mar 2009
95
98th
Unbelievable true story about big problems with Apollo 13. Now I know that Apollo 11 was the first landing on the moon in 1969. Apollo 13 was a big suspense for the crew and whole America. The start and the landing on earth was beautiful filmed in this movie and some great pictures of the moon. This movie was not easy to follow with all those technical problems. The end was full of emotions : the well-known 3 minutes silence : what a suspense !!!
Rated 02 Feb 2020
80
77th
Even NASA space disasters are boring. So much math , so many flipped toggles. Clint Howard thanking god every day he had a brother. I must’ve gotten old because I was glued to the screen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
88th
Simply, a great movie all around. There's no one thing that makes it exceptional, yet there are no glaring weaknesses. It's captivating and engaging from the very beginning.
Rated 31 Jan 2012
68
55th
I hate it when a movie caters to a specific audience at the expense of common sense. So when the producers saw fit to put Bill Paxton AND Kevin Bacon in a room together, they threw away their chances of having me give a damn about space. Space? How about two A-movie credentials/B-movie talent actors chewing scenery with an Academy Award winning gay retard. I mean Tom Hanks. Philadelphia Forrest Gump. Didn't mean to be derogatory.
Rated 07 Jul 2013
45
34th
The filmmaker (the archetypal all-American boy, here celebrating archetypal all-American boys) strives to be generally accurate and to restrain the impulse to rewrite history for dramatic effect, and succeeds moderately well, although the moments where the former is sacrificed to the latter are sometimes fairly obvious (and, as usual, do not help). The filmmaking is workmanlike. A good documentary on the same subject would be preferable.
Rated 05 May 2015
95
84th
I actually loved this! Space movies seem to be all over the place these days, but Apollo 13, a more classic take on the genre, had masterful directing from Ron Howard, great performances, alike Tom Hanks, Ed Harris, and Kathleen Quinlan, and the story is just great! Simple as that! Totally worth a watch!
Rated 25 Oct 2015
80
86th
"Does exactly what it says on the tin". (the movie, not the spacecraft...)
Rated 06 Mar 2007
3
38th
Ron Howard generally kinda sucks but this isn't a bad movie, even if he brings nothing unique to the table as a director (as is par for the course). It's sort of comforting in its bland averageness.
Rated 27 Mar 2007
76
67th
I found this movie largely boring with some interesting shit interspersed every now and then.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
Moving and great special effects.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
93rd
Just breathe normal, fellas.
Rated 18 May 2008
70
74th
The tale of the events of Apollo 13 is well told, even if there is no one thing in particular that makes the film stand out. Apollo 13 is consistently good with some good performances and an exaggerated style of direction working well. Although it is obviously meant to provoke emotions, it never got quite the reponse it was looking for from me although it did still hold my interest throughout. Overall it's an all-around well done film showing some interesting aspects of the Apollo 13 flight.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
77
78th
A good all-rounder. Howard paces this movie excellently and it has to be said it's extremely well shot. There are plenty of good performances on show too, even if for whatever reason "Apollo 13" never has that certain spark or something to lift it to any sort of exceptional standard.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
80
89th
For a tech lover, this is awe inspiring. The "beautiful machines" and extremely well-done CGI of the launch bring copious tears to these nerdy eyes. The emotions of the characters were also well expressed. Hanks, who is always good, did especially well with his role here as he is a big fan of space travel and a "closet astronaut". He also helped with the writing of this movie, which is probably why this is Ron's best. But, Ron did make some characters look more like idiots than they were.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
70
79th
Howard is one of the least risky filmmakers in the history of the world, but it works well for this movie. Detailed without being boring a likable and talented cast puts in their time and an entertaining film is born.
Rated 22 Jul 2014
100
0th
apolloguys? WAT R DEY APOLOGISING 4?
Rated 11 Aug 2007
71
37th
The attention to technical detail without overwhelming the viewer in gibberish is commendable. Formulaic as hell, but at least I kind of enjoyed watching it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
56th
Good movie.
Rated 17 May 2008
87
93rd
this is one of the best stories other than tom hanks' later effort of all time, unfortounately ron howard could have been bested. this one is actually too grounded in actual events to provide the best story given the actual circumstances.
Rated 08 Jun 2008
70
61st
The suspense of a real story, together with the precise interpretations, holds the viewer up to the end, in spite of some moments are boring.
Rated 31 Jul 2008
5
44th
"I've seen it before" Should've got punched in the face right then.
Rated 01 Aug 2008
98
93rd
Apollo 13 is basically just Apollo 13. No adjectives, metaphors, verbs or any punctuation references can chronicle the elaborate liking I have towards it.
Rated 18 Nov 2008
81
88th
Great performances by all of the cast and a wonderful musical score from James Horner.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
96
98th
One of the best movies of the 90s, and I dare say Ron Howard's best movie. It's such a tense and, at the same time, inspiring film that it's hard to believe that it all actually happened.
Rated 12 Aug 2009
80
61st
Sometimes the story feels a little "Hollywood-ized" (necessarily, I suppose) but the drama and fascination of this story can't be denied. Plus, I never seem to remember that Bill Paxton is in this so I am pleasantly surprised every time!
Rated 07 Nov 2009
74
40th
Well made solid drama. It's a little long and a little manipulative but overall pretty good.
Rated 30 Aug 2010
67
55th
The whole movie in one sentence: "Houston, we have a problem"
Rated 02 Dec 2010
59
74th
Mistakes - 1) When the mission control guy is explaining how they're going to sling shot around the moon, the pictures on the chalkboard change. 2) Just before Gene Krantz draws a circle on the chalkboard to indicate the Earth, the erased circles from previous takes can be seen. He then draws a hasty, sloppy unclosed circle, but subsequent scenes a few seconds later show a neater, closed circle.
Rated 01 Mar 2011
94
87th
Great movie. Although most people know the outcome it is amazing to see how the whole story unfolds. One of my only gripes about this movie is that it is a bit too long.
Rated 17 Jan 2012
85
82nd
well acted, well directed, didn't bore us with inessential bs. gripping from start to finish, very interesting topic.
Rated 30 Apr 2013
75
66th
It's a competently made and very engaging film. But it is also a little on the bland side with a notable lack of defining characteristics.
Rated 09 May 2016
39
23rd
Christ, that was boring. How come these NASA movies are always so 'brave and patriotic' in the most tedious way. I could barely keep my attention to it, but this film seems more of a technical achievement than artistic. Kinda feel ready to forget it once I finally remove it from my watch-list where it's been since the nineties.
Rated 21 Jun 2016
3
65th
I'm sorry for not watching this sooner. It was definitely good with great acting and story, but cinematography wise, I've "unfortunately" grown custom to something more spectacular and beautiful than this. Still, an excellent watch. *Good
Rated 16 Apr 2017
61
71st
from what I understand this is a pretty faithful reproduction of what went on,obviously lacks a bit of suspense as you know theyre going to make it
Rated 24 Aug 2018
80
81st
There's really nothing here that makes it stand out among other space films or true story films, but with source material this riveting you hardly need anything else.
Rated 27 Nov 2006
80
46th
Great movie about the real-life events of Apollo 13. Great acting from all involved and a great soundtrack.
Rated 29 Nov 2006
100
91st
Makes a story we already know the ending to tense and thrilling; makes engineers planning and scribbling on a chalkboard exciting and dynamic; makes me sit up in my seat and tense my muscles every time.
Rated 30 Dec 2006
50
43rd
Not my cup of tea. Some astronauts get stranded and barely make it home. Based on a true story I know, but sometimes fiction needs to be greater than fact. Needs some crazy aliens or somethin.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
69
19th
This movie isn't... that great. It's well acted and directed but the movie itself lacks the ability to be unique and moving.
Rated 25 Feb 2007
76
45th
A drama about the true story of the failed trip to the moon. Kind of a downer however the acting and the story does grip the audience.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
65
73rd
Quality film.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
3
45th
I'm not really a fan of Ron Howard, but this is probably his best. His trademark over-dramatization fits in well with the subject matter.
Rated 09 Mar 2007
70
42nd
cast away in space
Rated 20 Mar 2007
85
87th
Suspense abounds in Ron Howard's taut shuttle mission drama.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
70
58th
Ya it was okay... a little slow.
Rated 11 Apr 2007
92
88th
This crowd pleasing Ron Howard melodrama has always had a weird pull for me, I think that it's an exceptional work, and I think this is sourced to the space scenes. There's a real awe and terror to that core idea of being lost in space- the cold realization that America is less than exception, humanity is less than exceptional, and the universe doesn't care about and has no obligation to- it not only neatly cuts through but complements those Disney-esqe bits with his Mom in the nursing home.
Rated 16 May 2007
95
89th
One of my favourite Tom Hanks movies. This film takes our hearts to the moon and back as we feel what it's like to be some of the pioneers of space. We're then awestruck by the ingenuity of the men who went to hell, just so they could turn around and come home.
Rated 26 May 2007
70
70th
Pretty good.
Rated 26 May 2007
60
47th
I know this story too well
Rated 04 Jun 2007
81
68th
very fascinating film, well done despite ron howard is terrible
Rated 10 Jun 2007
87
62nd
well acted, but too long in some pooints
Rated 29 Jun 2007
60
68th
This movie was good, not great. I was expecting to be blow away from this movie from the much hype it had received. But it fell short of my high expectations.
Rated 09 Jul 2007
3
61st
Very obviously intended to manipulate your emotions, but it's still a tearjerker.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
87
52nd
Pretty well-done. Ron Howard did a good job with the true story of a harrowing spaceflight.
Rated 02 Aug 2007
43
10th
I can't say a great film but I'm sure if you like Tom Hanks you will enjoy the movie
Rated 03 Aug 2007
81
57th
I love how unapologetic this movie is about using real terminology and hoping the viewer can just shut the fuck up and figure it out for themselves.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
80th
[Applause]
Rated 14 Aug 2007
63
60th
Not bad at all.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
46th
It's well acted and directed and everything, and it is entertaining when you first see it, but that's about it. It's not a movie you're dying to see again or anything.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
9th
I fell asleep.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
11th
I know it's based on a true story but slow moving none the less.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
73rd
Good flick
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
25th
About a week before seeing this, I saw a small budget documentary with bad CGI all about the same topic that was FAR more entertaining
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
94th
This is an awesome film. By far this is Ron Howard's best work. On par with "The Right Stuff", the acting is top notch and the visuals are stunning. A Masterpiece.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
82nd
I think when first I saw it, I was too young to appreciate what was going on. It's a very good movie!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
79th
Loved it!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
64th
Puke in zero G!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
16th
i was bored.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
85th
Tom Hanks + true story = good movie
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
91st
Really really good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
68th
Very strong film. Grips the viewer.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
91st
Competent, unfaltering entertainment for the ages.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
96th
A great take on a great true-life story. Whip out your slide rules and let's get to work!!
Rated 18 Aug 2007
85
62nd
I certainly wouldn't want to have been an astronaut. Scary.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
42
19th
boring. Didn't care.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
60
58th
Not the most overacted American epic I've seen.
Rated 21 Aug 2007
30
30th
ok
Rated 01 Sep 2007
80
84th
Well done. I lived through the real deal when I was employed in the space industry. If Jim Lowell [who commanded the mission] says it was good, then I concur.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
75
79th
good drama
Rated 16 Sep 2007
73
44th
This movie was mediocre at best. The story was not great and not as cool as it shoul dhave been, but the acting was great.
Rated 14 Oct 2007
80
69th
This was a childhood favourite, and it holds up fairly well -- but I think a documentary using exceptional photography and reenactments would've told the story even better.
Rated 22 Oct 2007
90
66th
Great
Rated 29 Jan 2008
88
50th
good film
Rated 09 Mar 2008
90
61st
This is such a great film. It's not one I'll watch over and over, simply because it's just not that type of movie. But it's done really well, and it's a great story!
Rated 17 Mar 2008
80
46th
I remember it being quite enjoyable.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
75
47th
Very compelling, but, as is often the case, bogged down by a rigid, one note performance from Tom Hanks.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
99
96th
I could watch this every week for the rest of my life and still enjoy it.
Rated 19 Apr 2008
50
35th
Not bad, but It makes me sleepy.
Rated 30 Apr 2008
90
64th
A powerful, well-acted film--bittersweet.
Rated 18 May 2008
88
86th
Honest, insightful and true to the facts. Beautifully directed capturing the times perfectly and sympathetically. Impressively underplayed performances giving a real insight into the true bravery of three men without the usual indulgence of over-hyping. Well worth viewing.
Rated 27 May 2008
85
97th
Seems anything Tom Hanks is associated with turns out great.
Rated 28 May 2008
41
42nd
I don't remember much about this movie, perhaps because its resonance for me rested solely in the fact that my father bawled hysterically when my family went to go see this in the theater. At any rate, it's an instant classic in the "Movies That Make Dads Cry" genre (see also: "Rudy", and "The Natural".)
Rated 11 Jun 2008
64
16th
Hanks would've done better with his volleyball here.
Rated 13 Jun 2008
74
85th
good movie
Rated 20 Jun 2008
84
83rd
One of the better docu-dramas made, I like this more than most since I find the voyage from the Earth to the Moon so fascinating. Drama is not sacrificed for detail in this well made film.
Rated 05 Jul 2008
50
21st
Major mediocrity.
Rated 06 Jul 2008
92
87th
If this ones on tv, it always draws me in again, to the very end... Brilliant construction of tension, in spite of the fact that we know the ending going in...
Rated 27 Jul 2008
75
56th
Hanks is absolutely phenomenal in this film. We're a decade and a half removed from the cultural significance of this film but at the same time it's probably the best in the genre.

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