APOLLO 13

Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris

Universal Pictures; Directed by Ron Howard

Rated PG; 140 minutes; 1995

, 35MM, VHS

It seemed to be the perfect mission—another trip to the moon for three of NASA’s finest astronauts. But when Apollo 13 pilot Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks) uttered a simple, heart-stopping message across the dead of space, "Houston, we’ve got a problem," mission control and the rest of the world learn that something had gone horribly wrong.

Reviews

"A triumph of heart-stopping suspense. Tom Hanks gives another great performance."

- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

"One of the great movies of all time."

- Pat Collins, WWOR-TV

"****. APOLLO 13 is a masterpiece. Magnificent! A gripping, awesome journey."

- Bill Diehl, ABC RADIO NETWORK

"Hang on for the ride of your life."

- Jeffrey Lyons, SNEAK PREVIEWS

"Destined to be one of the year’s most honored films. Ron Howard has made a masterful film."

- Gene Shalit, TODAY SHOW

"Gripping . . . APOLLO 13 is an exciting and moving film."

- Jack Kroll, NEWSWEEK

"A 10+. One of the best films I’ve seen in a long time."

- Gary Franklin, KCOP-TV

"APOLLO 13 is great entertainment. This is as thrilling as movies get."

- Raulph Novak, PEOPLE

"**** An edge of your seat thriller! The most intense motion picture experience of the year. Don’t miss it!"

- Paul Wunder, WBAIRADIO

"**** Riveting. One of the year’s best films."

- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

"Absolutely thrilling. Nail-biting suspense."

- Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"**** An out-of-this world triumph. APOLLO 13 is mesmerizing."

- Desmond Ryan, PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

"**** Astonishing . . . A remarkable film. Well-played by the cast and finely crafted by Ron Howard."

- Jack Garner, GANNETT NEWS SERVICE

"Thrilling."

- Michael Medved, NEW YORK POST

"One hell of a ride!"

- Richard Corliss, TIME

LARGE GROSSING MOVIES

$100,000,000

AWARDS

1996 - 68TH ACADEMY AWARDS WINNER - Best Film Editing

1996 - 68TH ACADEMY AWARDS WINNER - Best Sound