Name: Apollo 13 (1995)
Start: 2024-07-07T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Tampa Theatre

2h 20m / PG / Historical Drama
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Based on the true story of the ill-fated 1970 space mission, Ron Howard’s gripping historical drama Apollo 13 follows astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton), and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) as they struggle to survive after an oxygen tank explosion cripples their spacecraft en route to the moon. Facing dwindling resources and daunting technical challenges, NASA engineers and the crew work tirelessly to bring the astronauts safely back to Earth.
The film has been widely praised for its meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in portraying the events of the real Apollo 13 mission. Ron Howard and his team went to great lengths to recreate the spacecraft and mission control settings with authenticity, consulting with NASA personnel and utilizing actual footage from the mission. The cast have been praised for their emotional depth and realism, capturing the true tension and camaraderie among the astronauts and ground crew.
While Apollo 13 does take some creative liberties for dramatic effect, the overall portrayal of the mission and its challenges remains faithful to the historical record. Its portrayal of the courage, ingenuity, and teamwork displayed by the astronauts and NASA personnel during the crisis has earned it widespread acclaim, cementing its status as a classic in both the space exploration genre and in cinematic history.

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