Failure is not an option

Rating: 8/10 (12 March 2007)

"Failure is not an option," is the most memorable line in this movie. It is funny how Tom Hanks so perfectly fits another diverse role the way he fits this one. The entire cast seems to be perfectly fit in like with a shoehorn.
The way the story is presented is important here. After several successful missions to the moon, things had become so successful that even the astronauts & their wives did not realize the real risk involved in going to the moon. The 1 small step of Neil Armstrong was really a giant leap.
When this drama happened, television brought it home to a public that was deeply surprised by what was going on. After all, success breeds success. This story perfectly illustrates why success can never be taken for granted.
It illustrates the teamwork in space & on the ground that made this rescue possible. It is a story of failure of a mission that evolves into the success of a second mission- survival. That is the importance of this story.
If you have not seen this, it is worth viewing. While it is not essential, it is definitely dramatic. Great work by everyone including Ron Howard.