The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.
Hanks is a terrific choice for the lead because he can appear strong and military without slipping over into Sgt. Rock corniness.
– Jay Boyar,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jul 2013
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The film succeeds brilliantly at organizing great gobs of information into powerful drama.
– Joe Morgenstern,
Wall Street Journal,
30 Jul 2013
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Even if you know how it all turned out (and you should), this amazing journey is harrowing and exhilarating.
– Joe Brown,
Washington Post,
30 Jul 2013
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Ron Howard's pop-entertainment you-are-there space thriller is easily the most rousing film of the year. And it might make real spaceflight just as nifty as Star Wars for youngsters.
– Doug Thomas,
Seattle Times,
22 Aug 2014
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Tom Hanks is on his way to becoming the American Everyman, an exemplar of boyish goodwill and quiet moral force.