Squeezing every drop of tension from wet-ink récent history, Phillips only falters when making its protagonists mouthpieces in a broader geopolitical debate. Otherwise, it’s full steam ahead to the Oscars.
Tom Hanks 'Jim Lovell' NASA jumpsuit and mannequins and miniatures featured in Ron Howard's 1995 Apollo 13 movie on display at Universal Studios Hollywood
Prestige source, tragic yet uplifting subject and award-winning cast and director – this feels like prime Oscar-bait. Moving, if heavy-handed, it’s an emotional walkabout with real heart.