Apollo 13 (film)
Apollo 13 is a 1995 American film that recounts the problems of the failed Apollo 13 lunar mission. The film is a loose adaptation of the novel Lost Moon, written by Jim Lovell (the commander of the Apollo 13 mission) and Jeffrey Kluger. It was adapted by William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert, directed by Ron Howard, and starred Tom Hanks in the role of Jim Lovell. The film contains one of the most famous phrases in cinema: "Houston, we have a problem," listed as #50 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Phrases, a list of the most famous phrases in cinema according to the American Film Institute.
The film was nominated for numerous awards, including nine Oscar nominations, ultimately winning the Best Editing and Best Sound categories.
The film was re-released in 2002 for IMAX, with a 24-minute reduction. In 2005 a special edition on DVD was released for the tenth anniversary, which sought to bring together the best of the film version and the IMAX version, as well as numerous extras and commentaries.
Plot
James Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise are selected by NASA to attend the next American lunar mission, Apollo 13. When an unexpected explosion affects the tiny spacecraft thousands of miles from Earth, the entire world is watching. of the three astronauts and their fight to return to Earth. The story is told from the point of view of James Lovell, recounting the efforts of him and the other two astronauts lost in space, while hundreds of people at NASA (especially mission chief Gene Kranz) and in the government They move against time to try to get the three astronauts to reach Earth safely.
Criticism
The film was highly praised for being an accurate dramatization of a true event, which occurred during the space race. It shows the complicated teamwork and the serenity and ingenuity when facing what could have been an unprecedented catastrophe in space travel.
What the film best sums up is the determination and efforts of hundreds of people on Earth to return the astronauts safe and sound, in a phrase from Gene Kranz: "We have never lost an American in space and we are sure, like hell exists, that no one will be lost before my eyes. Failure is not an option". (Actually, this phrase was not actually spoken by Kranz, but he liked it so much that he used it as the title of his memoir.) Also, the team spirit of Ken Mattingly (Gary Sinise) when at a time when he is working in the simulator they suggest a break, responding: "My colleagues up there do not rest, so neither do I."
The real-life astronaut who commanded the mission, James A. Lovell, plays a small role in the final minutes of the film, playing the captain of the aircraft carrier who greets the astronauts. Another note of color is given by the actress who plays Lovell's mother, Jean Speegle Howard, mother of director Ron Howard in real life.
A walkman appears in the film, which is out of date as the first of its kind appeared in 1979.
Cast and characters
| Actor | Character | Hispanic American Population | Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hanks | Jim Lovell | Guillermo Sauceda | Jordi Brau |
| Bill Paxton | Fred Haise | Carlos Becerril | Armando Carreras |
| Kevin Bacon | Jack Swigert | Salvador Delgado | Juan Antonio Bernal |
| Gary Sinise | Ken Mattingly | Pedro D'Aguillón Jr. | Pere Molina |
| Ed Harris | Gene Kranz | Humberto Solórzano | Manolo García |
| Kathleen Quinlan | Marilyn Lovell | Carmen Donna-Dío | Rosa María Hernández |
| David Andrews | Pete Conrad | - | - |
| Max Elliott Slade | Oldest son of Lovell, James (Jay) | - | - |
International premieres
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Mexico
Norway
Peru
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Slovakia
Romania
Sweden
Uruguay
Venezuela
Awards and nominations
Apollo 13 was nominated for several awards, winning 18 of them.
Oscars
| Year | Category | Receiver(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Better assembly | Mike Hill, Daniel Hanley | Winners |
| 1996 | Better sound | Rick Dior, Steve Pederson, Scot Millan, David MacMilan | Winners |
| 1996 | Best cast actor | Ed Harris | Nominee |
| 1996 | Best cast actress | Kathleen Quinlan | Nominated |
| 1996 | Best artistic direction | Michael Corenblith, Merideth Boswell | Nominees |
| 1996 | Best visual effects | Robert Legato, Michael Kanfer, Leslie Ekker, Matt Sweeney | Nominees |
| 1996 | Best soundtrack | James Horner | Nominee |
| 1996 | Best movie | Brian Grazer | Nominee |
| 1996 | Best adapted script | William Broyles Jr., Al Reinert | Nominees |
Golden Globe Awards
| Year | Category | Receiver(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Best director | Ron Howard | Nominee |
| 1996 | Best movie - Drama | Nominated | |
| 1996 | Best cast actor | Ed Harris | Nominee |
| 1996 | Best cast actress | Kathleen Quinlan | Nominated |
BAFTA Awards
| Year | Category | Receiver(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Best production design | Michael Corenblith | Winner |
| 1996 | Best visual effects | Robert Legato, Michael Kanfer, Matt Sweeney, Leslie Ekker | Winners |
| 1996 | Best makeup and hairdressing | Dean Cundey | Nominee |
| 1996 | Better assembly | Mike Hill, Daniel Hanley | Nominees |
| 1996 | Better sound | David MacMillan, Rick Dior, Scott Millan, Steve Pederson | Nominees |
1996 Saturn Awards
- Candidate - Best Action/Aventures/Thriller movie.
1996 Eddies Awards (Canada)
- Candidate - Best Mounting: Mike Hill, Daniel Hanley
1996 American Society of Cinematographers
- Candidata - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases: Dean Cundey
1996 Casting Society of America (Artios)
- Candidate - Best casting: Jane Jenkins, Janet Hirshenson
1996 Chicago Film Critics Association
- Best Film
1996 Directors Guild of America
- Award-winning - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures — Ron Howard, Carl Clifford, Aldric La'Auli Porter, Jane Paul
1996 Heartland Film Festival
- Winner - Studio Crystal Heart Award: Jeffrey Kluger
1996 Hugo Awards
- Candidate - Best Drama Film
1996 MTV Movie Awards
- Candidate - Best Actor: Tom Hanks
- Candidate - Best movie
1996 PGA Golden Laurel Awards
- Award - Motion Picture Producer of the Year Award: Brian Grazer, Todd Hallowell