Apollo 13

A gem and one of Ron Howard’s best films. A perfectly directed, superbly edited and excellently performed film that relies not only on competent direction but also on the performances of both the main (excellent trio Hanks, Paxton, Bacon) and the supporting (Harris, Sinise) roles. (12/20/2003)

This movie simply can't get me anymore, and I don't know if it succeeded when I was younger. A heroic film that tries to lighten up a bit here and there, just something you expect from American production, except for the fact that it's not as pompous and tearful as films from Michael Bay. However, I don't need to see it ever again. (06/14/2016)

Finally I can watch this famous film as it should be: in peace, in the original language and without any interruptions from beginning to end… and it’s such a classic Ron Howard, when he has a solid script in his hands. Perfectly executed, though not entirely captivating. It’s missing a WOW! moment. (09/25/2014)

I have heard it said perfectly that Apollo 13 is a sentimental drama for financially secure middle-class suits without too much imagination... It's perfectly bourgeois, American, pathetic, and sentimental, a predictably dramatic film that draws from a well-known event in the field of space exploration. During some lines, I felt like smashing the television, and I must say that no film music has brought me to the edge of fury like James Horner's emotionally manipulative score. Though I despise this film, its professionalism cannot be denied, as well as its top-notch cast and decent performances. All in all, it leaves a 55% overall impression. (11/25/2012)