Nice when a film has a sad ending

Rating: 8/10 (6 March 2006)

It is a Hollywood rarity when films end with the objective of the main characters is met without meting it. Like in Cool Runnings, the guys gained respect of the other competitors even though they did not win. In Apollo 13 the guys did not make it to the moon and Tom Hanks did not step foot out of his craft onto the lunar bedrock but he did win the attention so craved from the US people and those around the world. I think this movie contains a message to all of us, we do not need to reach the goals set for us by others to be happy. All in all a decent flick and a rock steady performance from Tom Hanks as Usual... This was not great for the geeks who like to find out about facts and figures but I like the fact that it really makes you feel for the guys and want them to get home safe. The little old lady is my fave character she clearly has no clue about whats going on... a solid 8/10 from me.