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[preussisch_blau]

Normally I dislike watching movies I enjoyed as a child. They rarely seem to withstand the test of time and remain as awesome as they seem in my memory. The special effects seem cheesy and dated, the plot is boring and I tune out during some scenes because they annoy or fail to hold my interest. Simply put, it's very rare that I continue to like a movie after rewatching it years later.

Yet, today I found myself glued to the telly when Apollo 13 came on AMC. I don't know why I decided to finally watch it again, but I'm glad I did. It's just as epic and breathtaking as it was when I was younger, and quite frankly? Even knowing exactly what happened, I was still biting my nails during some scenes, wondering if they were really going to make it or if they'd die. It's really a great piece of cinema that still grips you like that no matter how many times you see it.

Even my mum thinks it's a great movie, and she was almost nine when the events actually happened.

I can't believe it took me so long to rewatch it, really. I could go on and on about what makes it such a fucking awesome movie, but I doubt anyone wants to hear me geek about cinematography and scripting and suchlike.

All I know is this: I NEED THAT SOUNDTRACK.

Also, go watch Apollo 13. Now. I'll wait for you. Go. Watch. Now.

Comments

[m-buggie.livejournal.com]

Apollo 13 is one of my favorite movies ever. I have the soundtrack. I will upload it for you.

[alouette-sparra.livejournal.com]

:O YOU ARE MADE OF WIN, MORE WIN, AND A SIDE OF WIN, WITH EXTRA WIN ON TOP.

[m-buggie.livejournal.com]

Do you want the whole thing or just the music tracks? I ask because there is movie dialogue mixed in.

[alouette-sparra.livejournal.com]

...Hmm... whole thing. My urge for completeness demands it

[m-buggie.livejournal.com]

Consider it done. :) I'll e-mail it to you.

[alouette-sparra.livejournal.com]

You win the internets. And a sheet of gold stars.

[m-buggie.livejournal.com]

Oh yeay, I like gold stars. They give me a sense of accomplishment.

You should have received the e-mails by now, too.

[utapau.livejournal.com]

We have that movie. You're making me want to go and rewatch it now :P since I don't even remember any of it.