Man verses space and time!

Rating: Null/10 (7 August 2002)

A brilliant film, and well worth watching. The special effects are excellent with few people knowing that all footage used is original to the film, and not actual footage from the expedition. Tom Hanks is as ever excellent in his role as the mission commander, with the other cast providing good support.
The plot revolves around the thirteenth Apollo mission, with the intention to land on the moon. Following take-off there one or two glitches, but then as the mission is on course to the moon there is a major explosion that cripples the space craft. This sets the stage for the race against time on earth for a solution to be found, and some tense moments on-board for the crew of Apollo 13!
A very worth while film, and I have watched and re-watched it time over again. If you do not have a copy, get one today!