‘Apollo 13′ Download and Reviews

December 17, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Adventure, Drama, History

“Apollo 13″ Movie Details

Apollo 13 tagline: Houston, we have a problem.
Apollo 13 - DVD Cover

Apollo 13 DVD Cover

Actors:
Tom Hanks Jim Lovell
Bill Paxton Fred Haise
Kevin Bacon Jack Swigert
Gary Sinise Ken Mattingly
Ed Harris Gene Kranz
Kathleen Quinlan Marilyn Lovell
Mary Kate Schellhardt Barbara Lovell
Emily Ann Lloyd Susan Lovell
Miko Hughes Jeffrey Lovell
Max Elliott Slade Jay Lovell
Jean Speegle Howard Blanch Lovell
Tracy Reiner Mary Haise
David Andrews Pete Conrad
Michele Little Jane Conrad
Chris Ellis Deke Slayton
Directors: Ron Howard
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 out of 82,157 votes

“Apollo 13″ Movie Review

“Apollo 13″ Plot Summary

True story of the moon-bound mission that developed severe trouble and the men that rescued it with skill and dedication.

An exciting time

Boys own adventure about the ill fated ‘Apollo 13′ mission which was to follow the successful journey that saw Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the surface of the moon.

Ron Howard deftly recreates the tension, ambition, hope and disappointment which accompanied the crew who dreamed of writing yet another page in ’space race’ history. Ronnie helms with a purpose, never allowing any sidelines or subplots to undermine the story which he skilfully builds to not one, but several nail biting climaxes. Many of us know the story, yet writers John Sayles, William Broyles Jnr. and Al Reinart still manage to entertain us with an involving screenplay which recreates the excitement of the time.

All the technical teams have masterfully brought to life the NASA Space Centre at Cape Kennedy, along with the amazing hardware that goes with it. The take-off sequence is especially well produced thanks to some stunning special effects and clever cinematography (Dean Cundey – who wields with effect throughout the pic).

Tom Hanks convincingly personifies the ambitious dreamer Jim Lovell, sharing with us his trials and his triumphs. In support of him is Bill Paxton (in perhaps his biggest role to date), finally playing a character who is not paranoid, and doing so very well. Kevin Bacon also joins the crew, playing a late replacement for the devastated Gary Sinise, who is ousted due to concerns he may contract the measles. Back at Cape Kennedy, an impressive Ed Harris calls the shots in an Academy nominated role, keeping his feet firmly on the ground, unlike his turn in ‘The Right Stuff’.

James Horner provides a familiar sounding theme.

Friday, October 27, 1995 – Waverley Pinewood Cinema

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‘License to Wed’ Download and Reviews

September 10, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Comedy, Romance

“License to Wed” Movie Details

License to Wed tagline: First came love… then came Reverend Frank.
License to Wed - DVD Cover

License to Wed DVD Cover

Actors:
Robin Williams Reverend Frank
Mandy Moore Sadie Jones
John Krasinski Ben Murphy
Eric Christian Olsen Carlisle
DeRay Davis Joel
Yuki Bird Carlisle’ girlfriend
William Tempel Church Member
Brian Baumgartner Jim
Blaine Cade Corry
Craig Figueiredo Doorman
Josh Flitter Choir Boy
Poncho Hodges Security Guard – Macys
David Quinlan Husband
Peter Strauss Mr. Jones
Sean Tyson Starbucks patron
Directors: Ken Kwapis
IMDB Rating: 5.1/10 out of 14,431 votes

“License to Wed” Movie Review

“License to Wed” Plot Summary

A reverend puts an engaged couple through a grueling marriage preparation course to see if they are meant to be married in his church. add synopsis

Decent comedy

OK now this movie wasn’t bad at all, I am a pretty big Robin Williams fan, I mean like I love Mrs. Doubtfire, RV, and a couple other of his movies and stand up specials too. Even though I thought he was a bit held back in this one since he was the playing the role of a reverend and couldn’t say his normal jokes that makes him hilarious. John Krasinski and Mandy Moore weren’t bad as the couple who are struggling to get married but then realize that there is more to it than they realized. Overall I give it a 7 out of 10 because I had a few laughs but it probably could have been better. I would recommend this to all Robin Williams fans, just don’t expect him to be hilarious in this one and to comedy fans as well.

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