Apollo 13

  • PG (SINGAPORE)
  • 1995


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Average Rating 4.0/5
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3.0
Despite some tense and beautiful moments, the film left me feeling like the American public of 1970, detached from an experience I should have been fi .. EW
3.8
The detail and impact of the IMAX screen essentially creates a new way of looking at the film. Rogerebert
5.0
In addition to the thrilling story, masterful performances, and impeccable technical authenticity, this movie is a heartening story of the triumph of .. Common Sense Media
4.5
But that doesnt make it an easy watch: Just as his work often blended violence into sexuality, so there is often a controlling, disturbing aspect to h .. Austin Chronicle
1.5
For a space movie, both the special effects and photography are surprisingly pedestrian. Where it scores is in subtly restating traditional notions of .. Time Out
4.5
Even if you know how it all turned out (and you should), this amazing journey is harrowing and exhilarating.
5.0
Its not quite like being there, but close enough to leave audiences a little moonstruck.
4.5
Apollo 13 succeeds on its own merits and may be the only summer adventure blockbuster without bullets or warheads.
5.0
The depiction of the rocket launch remains one of the most exhilarating sequences ever captured on film; so realistic that NASA wondered where the fil .. E Film Critic
3.0
The movie is terrific on nuts and bolts stuff, but nuts and bolts arent the same as drama. E Film Critic
4.0
You were afraid to look at your watch; you might miss something good. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
FILM REVIEW Apollo 13 Never Gets Off the Ground APOLLO 13: Space adventure. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
Christopher Robin Winnie the Pooh is a giant of childrens literature for a reason.His mixture .. Teen Titans Go!
3.8
Tom Hanks is on his way to becoming the American Everyman, an exemplar of boyish goodwill and quiet moral force. Ny Daily News
5.0
Director Ron Howard hits all the emotional high spots in this pulse pounding drama about the first critical experiment in space rescue. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
A solid, if somewhat heavy handed, account of the near disaster that befell NASAs 1970 mission to the moon, done up by Howard with a steady, if not ve .. One Guys Opinion
5.0
The effective, understated special effects never upstage any of the fine performances. ReelViews
4.4
This is the first movie I have seen since Platoon that gives you an authentic feeling of what it would be like to be somewhere only a few have been: o .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
But its a long way from Howards best movie, not to mention Fords worst, and at 139 minutes it repeatedly risks overstaying its welcome. Chicago Reader
4.0
Quick thinking, quick calculations and teamwork saved the day.It is America at its best. Lariat
4.0
It is the ultimate rescue story and the movie pays due tribute to the bravery of the astronauts as well as American know how. Radio Times
3.0
What compensates for this predictable plot is the professionalism with which its told, turning a minor piece of 1970s history into an engaging yarn wi .. Cs Monitor
4.0
But the biggest surprise is that the more quiet performance moments dont suffer; this well crafted true drama of heroism and ingenuity remains consist .. Film Journal International ..
5.0
Apollo 13 would seem to be the movie hes been striving for all these years.With help from a superb ensemble cast, top of the line special effects and .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
This film is a paean to the power of perseverance to solve even the most impossible problems. This one is well worth braving the crowds to see. Internet Reviews
4.4
New technology was used for the space program and, appropriately enough, new IMAX technology enlarges the experience. Internet Reviews
4.5
It shouldnt be fascinating, but it is.But the best thing about Apollo 13 is how moving it is during its most quiet moments.
4.0
Be prepared for echoes of The Last Post playing at points in this tale of triumph over adversity and the American belief that they will win the day.Bu .. Bbc
4.5
The film, despite its raggedness, is stirring. In the end, this failed mission seems like the most impressive achievement of the entire space program: .. New Yorker
3.8
Ford captures the nuances of the character; one really feels the inner sadness beneath the cold facade. Mr Brown Movies
4.5
Its a thriller, a human interest story and technical marvel all at once, a rare feat if ever there was one. Bullz-Eye
3.0
Tom Hanks perfectly embodies white bread goodness as mission leader Jim Lovell and, while we may all know the ending, its a tribute to Howards no fril .. Total Film
5.0
The APOLLO 13 film team did some 500 takes aboard this craft.The results are remarkable and heighten the reality of the movie to a remarkable degree. Cnn
1.5
Toward the end ... the pace picks up considerably at this point, and the film becomes the heroic adventure that was intended. Boxoffice Magazine
4.5
On a purely pictorial level, this is one of the best looking IMAX movies ever. La Weekly
4.5
Five days summarized in two hours and twenty of pure spectacle that rises, by own merit, as one of the best productions that Ron Howard has signed thr ..
4.0
If there is one subject that makes it okay to feel old fashioned patriotism and pride in humanity... it is surely the US space program. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.5
This is not about the incalculable emptiness of the void. Space here is nothing more than an extension of the western frontier and manifest destiny, a .. Film 4
2.5
And its tendency to mimic attitudes of bravery rather than effectively convey them allows a certain hollowness to sink into the inspirational moments. La Times
3.0
Apollo 13, Ron Howards wonderfully low key, documentary like dramatization of the ill fated lunar mission of that name, is a thrilling tribute to the .. Decent Films
3.8
For reliving this long forgotten go and get it gung ho mentality and excellent reconstruction of the sense of wonder that surrounded those early space .. Scifi Movie Page
1.0
The picture looks great: Phedon Papamichaels elegant color cinematography has replaced.. Wsj
3.0
Blowing up some 35mm films to an image 10 times larger could magnify their plot faults and performance shortcomings. But Apollo 13, with its taut cast .. Guide Live
4.5
Suffice to say that after seeing this movie in IMAX form, youll be more acquainted with the tiniest details of Tom Hanks face than his wife is. Jam! Movies
5.0
What makes this movie so gripping isnt any shattering uncertainty or bloody special effects pyrotechnics, but the hypnotically tense, thoroughly detai .. Articles Chicago Tribune
4.4
The movie is pitched at an adult audience but its suitable and probably would be quite exciting for younger viewers, too. Articles Chicago Tribune
5.0
Not only is Apollo 13 great entertainment; it is a magnificent brief for re invigorating the space program. People
4.0
This film is a tribute to the all American values of tenacity, teamwork, ingenuity, and as is the case for all teams on dangerous missions selflessnes .. Theepoch Times
5.0
This story is larger than life to begin with, so it is enhanced by the new super size format. The movie grabs you and doesnt let go for nearly two hou .. TheMovieChicks.com
4.5
An irresistible combination of a rousing good story set on a truly grand scale. Vulture
4.4
Howard does a marvelous job of making the cerebral exploits of these pencil chewing, chain smoking guys the stuff of real adventure. Tulsa World
4.4
It also works as an effortless lesson in heartbreak on a personal scale and brotherhood. Seattle Times
4.0
You might expect a movie about space exploration to celebrate true grit. Articles Orlando Sentinel
4.4
The genius of Apollo 13 lies in its universal appeal everybody loves a story about a lousy flight. Articles Philly
5.0
Howard is not above pushing buttons of his own and milking the big moments. But they are indeed big moments, and the manipulation is not intrusive. He .. Articles Philly
4.4
Nor does the script whitewash interpersonal difficulties on the craft.New boy Swigert wasnt quite trusted by old boys Lovell and Haise, and under the .. Articles Baltimore Sun
4.0
The command module loses power, and most of the missions air bleeds out into the void. Articles Sun Sentinel
5.0
Whether recounting the heartwarming personal stories of the astronauts and their families or documenting the dilemma in heart stopping detail, Apollo .. Paloalto Online
4.4
It pales alongside Philip Kaufmans flawed but witty THE RIGHT STUFF, and its touchy feely astronauts feel like New Age anachronisms next to the square .. Google
4.4
Ron Howards direction provides excitement and suspense, even if you already know the outcome. Cine Matter
3.0
Apollo 13 is a terribly exciting experience, but it could have been a terribly moving one as well. Deep Focus
5.0
The transfer to the IMAX screen diminishes none of the films drama, which was always much more about human emotions than technology. Sacramento Bee
4.5
Dust off your DVD/Blu ray or stream Apollo 13 to watch a master craftsman, his players, and crew coalesce to provide one helluva of a ride.
3.5
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4.4
If you thought Tom Hanks was just an ordinary big screen star, wait until youve seen him eight stories tall. Seattle Times
1.5
There is no denying that on many levels it is an extremely taut piece of filmmaking, but frequently it is too much about a situation and too little ab .. Scott Renshaw's Screening ..



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