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Summary: Absolutely Brilliant!!
Review: Hands down the best work ever produced for television. Acting is first rate and the visuals are breathtaking. I'm not one to get emotional during a film, but every episode hits a strong cord each time I view it. It's the perfect blend of patriotism, spiritualism, storytelling, and visual effects. Episode #10 "Galileo Was Right" is my personal favorite since I am a Geologist by trade and thoroughly enjoyed the "teaching" aspects. I can't praise this production enough from the acting, to the soundtrack, to the direction, everything points toward "classic" in American drama-documentary.
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Summary: Thanks Tom Hanks
Review: I always felt that Apollo taught us all that we could be or do whatever it was that we wanted. I always felt that it represented the greatest possibilities inherent in each and every one of us. I now know that Tom Hanks feels the same. Its based on the brilliant book by Andrew Chaikin (A Man on the Moon - BUY IT) and it is a great work. In an age when its easy to be cynical about almost everything - especially big Hollywood Stars - both Tom Hanks and From The Earth To The Moon are wonderful breaths of fresh air.
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Summary: One of the Best, if not the best, history lesson I've had
Review: I was not born during the events that transpired during the time. But this is how history should be taught. It not only showed the events everyone knows about but shows the things that happened behind the scenes, like trying to figure out who was going to walk on the moon first and the whole investigation behind Apollo One. I never even heard of Apollo One before seeing Apollo Thirteen. Which is pretty sad. Nobody these days shows the patriotism that was shown in those days. We sent a ship to Mars and, sure it made news for about one week, but now who really cares. If you mentioned Apollo Eleven everybody knows that, but ask them something else like what was the name of the landing site on Mars they wouldn't know. This set should be shown in schools. I just can't wait for Tom Hanks' new HBO series about WWII.
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Summary: Great for a weekend indoors!
Review: Honestly, as a young, twenty-something, I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did. Enjoy isn't even the proper word: respect, however, is. After watching this DVD over the holidays, I have a new-found respect for the life and times of these brave adventurers. It has brought a whole new perspective to me in terms of learning about the new "space-age" of that time. These are the times I never learned about in school and now want to learn more about. Excellent as a teaching tool.
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Summary: GREAT Disc, Worth Every Cent
Review: A 12-hour epic that spans the US Apollo space program. If you liked Apollo 13, you'll love these. The presentation is first-rate, with outstanding video and audio quality, as well as some of the most novel DVD menus yet. The set includes 4 DVD discs, with Disc 4 reserved solely for Extras. Having seen all 12 episodes, all the little untold stories behind the scenes are what make NASA so special -- the engineers who have a hard time letting go of the lunar lander, the directors who feel guilty for the tragedy of Apollo 1. The list goes on. Bottom line, a must-own set.
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Summary: Restored my faith in the medium
Review: This series shows what can happen when momentous events get serious treatment from talented people. Sets the standard for docu-drama, and is worth owning so that your kids can benefit from seeing this chronical of one of man's greatest engineering and spiritual achievements. I learned things I had no idea about when I lived through the times of the events.
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Summary: 12 Amazing, Different stories of Space Flight
Review: 12 one-hour stories that are both unified and separate that describe events surrounding the Apollo program. Each one is a gem - together they are priceless. I watched them 3 days ago and am still floored by what I saw. There are no let-downs and each is better than you'd expect. Yes, I'm gushing but - dang it - these are the real deal! Lots of great performances by lots of unexpectedly familiar actors.
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Summary: Like the lunar surface above, this collection shines through
Review: There are certain events in history that change a society's collective conciousness for all eternity. An event that not only stirs emotions but also brands a generation. Like a child eventually breaking from the grip of a protective mother we, as a species, took one more step away from our protector's grasp. Tom Hank's not only puts a personality to the men who risked their lives to step foot upon our lunar neighbor, but puts a face to the thousands of humans who gave their all to make sure those brave men made their fateful steps safely. While this a tale of fantastic feats, it is truly the tale of everyman. Bravo, Mr. Hanks! Bravo, for your fortitude and creativity!
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Summary: ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!!
Review: I'm glad someone made film about the Apollo missions! They are like documentaries. Also most spotlight the individual(s) that worked behind the scenes at NASA back then... people you wouldn't even have thought of but that without them, the astronaunts would not have gone up! Again,EXCELLENT!!!!!
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Summary: BEST DVD PACKAGE TODAY
Review: I think is the best DVD collection I have seen and the multiple languages are great incentive to buy it. The fourth CD has excellent additional materials like the interactive tour of our solar system in which i learned a lot I already forgot from school!
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