Mini-review: Apollo 13

Most of us know the ending, but this is still a strikingly gripping film. What I was really struck by, however, was the youthfulness of the cast. Still I suppose it is more than 20 years since it was made.  It doesn't feel like it was that long ago.  Hanks, Bacon and Paxton all give subtle restrained performances and it's interesting to reflect how different they are from today's superheroes.

On the blu-ray front, it's not quite as polished looking at today's films but still looks pretty amazing if grainy in places.