I love things like that…. And the real Marilyn Lovell is shown in the launch scene. She’s a dark headed lady they make a specific short shot of. Also, the lady playing Lovells Mom is Ronnie Howard’s Mom and the priest sitting with the family at the end is his Dad. Howard’s brother is one of the people in the control room…. I read someplace that NASA was so impressed by the launch footage that they actually thought it was actual footage from them .
It's hard to believe that this is one of the final girls reacts videos on the channel. I'll miss this, and I hope that one day you two continue making reactions. I wish you well either way.
@@daniellanctot6548 I would watch the heck out of that! Hayley and Stella have been such a great addition to the channel and I hope we will get more of their reactions and commentary in the future. 🤞
They should call their channel Grey Noise Reacts.. there is a thing called grey noise and also grey can be considered as a "spin-off" color of white. Either way I'm subbing when they create their channel.
Everything in this movie was real except for the astronauts arguing between themselves, that was just added for movie drama. A lot of the script is actually word for word with what was said in real life.
I've listened to the actual NASA tapes of this whole event. They were so damn cool and collective it was like an every day thing. Oh yeah, by the way, Houston we have a problem...
I can... understand it I guess, it''s not as grievous like other "based on true stories" movies have made such as changing nationalities of people (or ships) for no good reason. I guess the idea here is that the audience wouldn't be able to identify with three cool headed people doing math. Or something.
Well they omitted the role Glynn Lunney played; Ken Mattengly said he was the real leader in the control room, and it was he who brought calm to the situation. He was chief flight after the disaster occurred, and a lot of the critical decisions went through him. Im not undermining Gene Kranz, and i get that Ron Howard probably didnt want a too many chiefs situation steering focus from Ed Harris character, but its not accurate.
*Stella* "This is one of those professions where being a perfectionist is GREAT." As an engineer for NASA on the Artemis program - can confirm. Lol. This movie does a great job at showing what we do as engineers and Flight Controllers. One of my inspirations for my career.
That "Mom, you're squishing me" line is so real though. It's exactly the kind of little detail you'd see in that kind of moment, as the mom subconsciously holds her kids tight while also holding her own tension.
There wasn't a bad actor in this movie, even the children. There was never a point where an actor's acting pulled me out of the drama. I was nearly breathless all the way until the end, even though I knew they lived.
I will believe to my dying day that Ron Howard was robbed of the Best Director Oscar for this movie. We know how this story ended, yet he created one of the most riveting movies ever, despite that. Amazing feat. I was 12, and a big fan of the space program, and this mission. It was an agonizing week, because many of us also remembered Apollo 1.
I always think of the Challenger explosion when Apollo 13 takes off and since it happened the black out always makes me think of Columbia and how for Columbia there was nothing but silence.
I was only 7 but I do still remember my Dad coming into my bedroom and telling me that the astronauts weren't going to land on the moon because an oxygen tank exploded. I was very disappointed and thought that they should land anyway. I have no other memories of the event. And I definitely agree about the Oscars. To this day, I refuse to watch Braveheart.
I used to be a NASA affiliated museum curator, I did a million presentations on various topics, including Apollo 13. I can tell you that Fred Haise told me that most of the movie is accurate, though he was annoyed at how they introduced some controversy between the crew because Hollyweird feared that the public wouldn’t understand how professionals show stress, but he enjoyed the movie.
Hayley's explanation of people forgetting how demanding space exploration is - spot on! This was precisely the mindset that infected NASA itself and allowed the Challenger and Columbia disasters to happen, because both were totally preventable had management listened to engineers' concerns. Actually the Saturn V was a three-stage rocket. Each stage had a different rocket motor design and fuel system. Very complicated LOL
Ron Howard’s entire family is in this film. His father Rance is the priest seen in the watch party at the end of the film, His mother Jean plays the role of Blanche (Jim Lovell’s mother) Ron’s brother Clint plays the role of Sy Liebgott (balding coke bottle glasses flight controller )
I had just turned 9 when Apollo 11 landed on the moon and I can still remember it. Where I was, who was with me, everything. I also remember Apollo 13 and how we prayed for their safe return.
37:44 Fun fact: There were actually _more_ things that went wrong on the actual flight than were presented in the movie. The writers had to cut out some problems because they didn't think it would be believable.
if you're planning on starting your own channel, however many people that may be, I will definitely see you there! Good luck, and big smiles, whatever you choose to do. Thank you all for the vids ☺️
That tool at 20:36 they were using to check the math is called a slide rule. It's what we used before we had portable calculators. My dad graduated from engineering school in the 60s and I still have his with the leather case.
The weightless effects were practical effects filmed in an aircraft affectionately known as the Vomit Comet. The aircraft flies in a parabolic arc, starting in a 45 degree climb, and then peaking before going into a 45 degree dive, much like a roller coaster. For around 25 seconds a near 0 g environment is produced. With only being able to get 25 seconds of footage at a time one can imagine how many times they had to ride the parabola to get all the scenes they needed.
As many have already intimated, I really hope you two continue to make content on here, whether taking over this channel or starting your own. You have a guaranteed audience that will follow you over. Don't tell the guys...but I only really watch your videos 😂
SAMEE! I found this channel becuz their reaction to the green mile and stayed for their reaction of last of us. I really like their different perspective and take on things so I hope they keep doing it on their own in some capacity.
I really enjoy both of your reactions to these films. I know that there has been talk about closing down this channel but I would highly recommend that you ladies continue reacting either on this channel or create your own. Food for thought. Keep up the good work I enjoy your content.
@@whitenoisereacts I see that. It’s great you guys are considering continuing in one form or the other. I know I speak for everyone when I say we really want you to continue reacting. You are easily the best reactors on TH-cam.
It's super interesting hearing the actual recording of the real incident, it's a testament to the nature of test pilot recruitment and pilot/astronaut training when you realise how level headed and calm they were.
While you are seeing a lot of chaos in Mission Control, you are not seeing panic. The astronauts had to be military test pilots to even be chosen for the program and the people in Houston were much the same. I remember watching when this happened, and my dad talking me through everything that was being done. However, he did say that Tom Hanks had more anxiety in his voice than Jim Lovell had when he told Mission Control, "Houston, we have a problem."
From what I hear, even the bickering scenes aboard the Apollo 13 were inserted into the movie for dramatic purposes because the actual astronauts kept their cool the whole time.
I did like the non-technical reaction. Neil deGrasse Tyson said you're essentially strapping yourself into an ICBM on crack. True. The girls pointed out it's pretty much riding a train of one night stands. Each section of the rocket, use it then lose it. Also true. Interesting ways of looking at the project.
This was based on a book by Jim Lovell, and he also made a cameo at the end. Tom Hanks shakes hands with the captain at the end in white with hat, that was him❤❤
The overhead projector failing on Gene Krantz was a fun and clever detail. It enhanced our sense of technoology failing us and us having to rely on good ol' human ingenuity. Which is exactly what this scene (and several others) was all about.
Impressed with your reaction - too young to really understand the era, the attitudes, the science of the times, yet you were right on top of everything and followed the flow of the movie so well… great job !
In addition to "Sully" (2016), Tom Hanks was in the true story movies "Captain Phillips" (2013), "Charlie Wilson's War" (2007), and "A League of their Own" (1992); and was producer for the 12 episode miniseries "From The Earth To The Moon" (1998) about the Mercury, Gemini, & Apollo programs.
Hanks and Spielberg produced "Band of Brothers" for HBO as well following "Saving Private Ryan". Hanks also directed episode 5 ("Crossroads"), while his son Colin played a new lieutenant in Episode 8 ("The Last Patrol").
@@JDChengit’s incredible that he was just a comedian in the 80s, But in the 90s he became an epic dramatic actor. How often does that happen with actors
@@nsasupporter7557 As John Barrymore reportedly said on his deathbed: "Dying is easy. Comedy is hard." Once you understand what makes people laugh (usually based in emotional pain or embarrassment) it's much easier to portray drama.
Needless to say, much of the astronauts' and the Mission Controllers' dialogue is specifically designed to help audiences what is happening. In real life, very little needed to be explained to anyone directly involved. These are some of the smartest people on and off the planet. It was a flurry of acronyms, abbreviations, and math. As for historical accuracy, well, for the most part, it's VERY accurate.
When I first saw this, I knew the story inside out already. On a technical level, that is. I was absolutely not prepared for the human side. It hit me hard, and I cried a lot. Wonderful movie, doing a fantastic job of covering the technical side well enough, while being engaging, and putting the human side front and center. 11/10 rewatch often.
The movie was pretty accurate to real life events, with small changes for drama or to communicate what was happening to the audience, but things like having to figure out how to put a square filter in a round hole, losing the wedding ring, the "NO!" note, etc. did actually happen. With as many things that went wrong, this movie showed how people working together can overcome a huge number of barriers and a gigantic amount of bad luck.
The famous line was really “Houston, we’ve HAD a problem” but the writers thought that Houston, we HAVE a problem” sounded more immediate and urgent. The weightlessness scenes were filmed in a special plane nicknamed the Vomit Comet, that NASA uses for training. Each flight consists of a series of steep rises and dives that simulate weightlessness for about 25 seconds. Those scenes were shot during dozens of flights, 25 seconds at a time.
Ed Harris is a great actor that has been in a bunch of good stuff. For a lighthearted movie, I liked "Milk Money" (1994) starring him and Melanie Griffith. My favorite performance of his in in James Cameron's "The Abyss" (1989) which is like an underwater space movie. When you're ready to go back to up into space, try "Space Camp" (1986). This adventurous movie stars young up-and-comers: Lea Thompson, Kelly Preston, Tate Donovan and Joaquin Phoenix. It didn't catch on because it was released months after the NASA Shuttle Challenger tragedy in 1986. I first saw it when I was around ten years old, and I've always liked it.
Fun Fact: Bryce Dallas Howard is in the yellow sundress when Marilyn comes to see Jim off the night before the launch and Jim Lovell himself plays the captain welcoming the Apollo 13 crew back to Earth at the end of the film
this is probably my favorite "space movie" - excluding the science fiction greats since this is not science fiction - and I remember seeing this in theaters with my dad who was still working as an aerospace engineer at the time (he started his career during the peak of the space race so these stories and particularly the engineering side and problem solving hit close to home for him) and what a movie theater experience it was. Very glad to have been able to experience this film again with you two even though it did not hit as hard for the both of you because of the technical babble (it can be overwhelming for even those who get it). Really hope to continue the reaction journey with you both in the future. Sincerely, the addition of your voices to the White Noise channel was perfection.
About 90-95% of this movie portrays real events. A few small bits were altered to add more tension and drama, but overall this is one of the most accurate "based on real events" ever made.
Based on the incredible true story of the Apollo 13 Mission to the moon that turned from a failure into a story of survival. Nominated for 9 Oscars including Best Picture, but won for Best Film Editing and Best Sound Editing.
You guys are starting your own channel right? You don't need the boys! xD ** Not that I don't love the boys, I just think one channel isn't big enough for you all!
I remember when this movie came out, it was a huge success! My hubby and I adore this movie. I can't even tell you how many times I've seen it. The more you watch, the more it all makes sense and you get more about what is actually going on. After this, Tom Hanks helped produce a mini series on HBO called From Earth to the Moon, that followed the whole Apollo program. They focused on 3 groups of people, like this movie: Nasa and the astronauts, the families at home, and the media and government. Its really interesting and one of the best mini series I've ever watched.
12:11 - They lost one of the five engines. They had to decide if they needed to scrub the mission or not. They did some quick math and calculated that the remaining four engines could still get the job done.
Speaking of the “Medical Mutiny” scene, a similar event occurred on the ISS in the early 2000s. The crew was working 16 shifts to get the station online. However, a few days into the mission, they shut off their radio and didn’t turn it back on for 24-26 hours, idk. They spent that time resting and enjoying the view. When they turned the radio back on Mission Control decided to break down their shifts so they could get some more time to themselves.
That was Skylab - the following program in the 70’s after Apollo ended. The crew did turn off the radio for a day due to overwork. NASA learned a lesson then and we made sure the ISS crew had time off each day.
@@paratus04 @Fuzz32 - Wally Schirra also had a cold during Apollo 7 - and fought with the ground controllers because of it. Following that contention, all 3 Apollo 7 astronauts (Schirra, Donn Eisle, and Walter Cunningham) never flew in space again - just like the Skylab 4 "mutineers".
I'm sure it's probably been mentioned already but, in one of the last scenes the Admiral that Tom Hanks shakes the hand of when they get on the naval ship, was played by the real Jim Lovell.
Thank you on reacting to this movie and the interesting thing is that this movie was released in 1995 the year I was born and the performances by Tom Hanks, Ed Harris and the late Bill Paxton along with the music and score by James Horner is phenomenal. It’s hard to say what’s to come following Hayley and Stella’s reaction to _Before Sunrise_ and the next films of the _Before_ Trilogy, but I definitely think they should still continue doing reactions together wether with Nobu on the Anime Reacts Channel, or their own new TH-cam reaction channel, their just too good to not let them go to waist so hopefully the girls will get to create their own reactions channel to react to more films including the critically acclaimed classic films and recent movies and also join alongside Nobu reacting to several Animated/Anime movies and shows on the Anime Reacts Channel (that will be under new management).
I'm an astrophysicist , love this movie....it's by far the most realistic space movie ever made .... physics are spot on ... just crazy this actually happened... amazing movie 🎬
A couple interesting facts. The real Jim Lovell is on the ship at the end of the movie. Tom Hanks salutes him and shakes his hand. After this movie, Tom Hanks produced an HBO mini series called From the Earth to the Moon that covers the entire time frame of us going to the.moon. it's a great series to watch.
This was a pretty accurate retelling of the Apollo 13 mission. You're right in noticing that the impact of the smallest details played such a big role in the outcome of these missions. They do not mention it in this film but the death of the Apollo 1 crew happened because of a spark caused by friction of velcro in 100% oxygen in the capsule. How could anyone predict that? In this movie, it's something that happened as the crew capsule was being manufactured, that resulted in the explosion months later. If you want to see an amazing series (12 parts) check out Tom Hanks HBO production From the Earth to the Moon. Its about the more human stories that led to our successful moon missions. Highly recommend!
Also on Apollo 1, the Capsule door upened inwards - not outwards, so when the fire erupted, nobody could open the door due to the pressure build up inside the capsule.
Hi ladies!! I love your reactions! I know the channel is shutting down soon, but I really hope you'll both keep doing reactions together. I'm ready to subscribe! 💙 Have a fantastic holiday season
I was 3 years old in 1970, so of course I didn't understand what was happening, but one of my earliest memories is EVERYONE glued to the TV or radio that week...
I like your question about maintaining dramatic tension when we have a known (i.e., real) story. Historical fiction (& film) is full of this sort of technical problem, and it's fascinating to see how various authors/directors handle it. Mary Renault, for example, often assumes that her reader *does* know the outcome, and uses obvious foreshadowing and Easter eggs to play with that knowledge.
@28:45 think of the beauty of the fact that we exhale a gas toxic to people and animals but is needed by plants to survive and plants emit the oxygen we need.
It's important to note that all the arguing and tension between the crew is FALSE. Hollywood added it for drama, they all worked together seamlessly. Also, Mariyln really did lose her wedding ring as shown in the movie. Also, the captain of the US carrier was the real Jim Lovell.
Ron Howard wanted Mr. Lovell to wear 1-star (O-7) admiral's rank (that being what the "captain" of a major ship like an aircraft carrier would be), but Mr. Lovell flatly refused, saying "I only made it to Captain when I was in the Navy, and I will not wear anything else." So he wore his eagles (O-6).
You might think that the end when it took them longer to show was just for dramatic effect but that is how it played out or at least close to it (not sure on the precise timing) due to the lack of moon rocks, they did have a different slope where it took them longer than normal to enter the atmosphere.
I noticed the two of you being very concerned about the oxygen. To clarify, losing the oxygen tank was not a problem for them to continue to have breathable air; their water convertors can more than handle that. Losing the oxygen is a fuel problem, and for them not to have enough fuel to make it back home.
Stella and Hayley PLEASE keep going as a reaction duo. You are so fantastic to watch. Don't see this as the end, see it as the beginning of a new chapter and a fantastic opportunity. Sending you both tons of love and strength ❤️
@@whitenoisereactsLove to see it. And never say no about returning. I think after the craziness of the wedding dies down you will naturally come back to it. Going to be plenty of stuff to react to now that all of the strikes are done and productions have all started back up.
13:40 - no offense, but I watched this movie as a 7 year old w/ zero experience nor knowledge of space travel let alone NASA jargon . I understood the context just fine. Especially the part where Kevin Bacon's character mixed the 02 tanks and thats what caused the incident. I had no idea what 02 was back at that age lol
When this movie was in theaters, McDonalds had a happy meal collectable, or you could just buy it all at once of the Apollo 13 rocket. It was in 4-5 pieces and you added stickers to it. I still have it somewhere and I believe there are Pogs still in it LOL
I was 8 when this happened. My generation wanted to be astronauts when we grew up. The current generation wants to be social media influencers. Times have changed.
What impresses me the most is the things like them double checking math done by hand in real time. You know, things that even highly educated people don't do anymore because computers.
I jokingly call this movie "Nepotism 13." The entire (Ron) Howard family has a part in it! Ron, of course, is the director. His brother, Clint Howard, plays the egg-headed scientist in the black-rimmed glasses ("It's reading a quadruple failure, that can't happen" and "Gene, the Odyssey is dying"). Their father, Rance Howard, plays the Lovell family priest, who is sitting on the couch with the family during the re-entry scenes. And, their mother, Jean Speegle Howard, plays the part of Jim Lovell's mother, Blanch ("Don't worry, honey ..... If they could get a washing machine to fly, my Jimmy could land it"). At the end of the movie, when they are on the deck of the aircraft carrier (43:55), you can see the character Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks) shaking hands and talking to a naval officer in a white Navy uniform ..... That Naval officer is the REAL Jim Lovell. I think that was a nice touch ..... To give Jim a cameo in the movie!
Aw I'm going to miss you two so much, I really do hope you carry on with your own channel perhaps. You're both so intelligent and thoughtful, and have a theater/performance/writing perspective on these stories that's truly priceless. I *LOVED* this movie growing up as a little girl... would sit in the living room, eating pizza and making space LEGOs while my poor parents put up with me. Not "Winnie the Pooh," on loop, but The Black Hole, Apollo 13, and NOVA's Hubble Space Telescope documentary. A lot of the zero-G footage in this was actually filmed in the zero-G "Vomit Comet" plane, so any shots where you can't figure how they did that with wirework (especially with Mid-90s CGI) were done in real simulated zero-G. Freefall planes.
@20:48 wait, when did they stop showing what a Slide Rule is in math class? I graduated in the 90s and while we didn't use them, we were at least shown slide rules. It'd be like not recognizing an abacus.
LOVE you two now, for the first time ever, you're doing one of the best movies of all time! Excited to watch!! Watching the PREMIERE Now! :) Yes, Bryce Dallas Howard has a cameo - as does Ron's mom (who plays Jim Lovell's mom) and his brother- who is in all his movies. And not only real events, but all the news footage is ACTUAL
If you ever see any of the actual footage, Ed Harris looks a lot like the real Gene Kranz. They did such a great job of casting for this movie. Loved your reactions.
The funny thing (to me) is that they removed a few events that actually happened because they felt the audience would feel it was "too much" and that no one could have overcome that much. Also, they had to "punch up" the stress levels of crew to emphasis the stress levels. If you listen to the flight recordings and look at the historical record, the crew and ground control teams where 100% calm and professional the entire time. It is almost boring to listen to until you actually understand what they are talking *about*.
So Deke Slayton, the NASA guy that told Jim Lovell about Ken Mattingly's measles issue, was one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts but during training it was discovered that he had an undiagnosed atrial fibrilation isue that caused him to pass out when he was subjected to extreme centrifugal forces. As a result Deke was made astronaut liaison precisely to handle such as task as informing a mission commander just days before a scheduled launch that one of his crew had been exposed to a childhood disease that put that crew member and the entire mission at risk. In 1975 thanks to advances in drug therapies Donald K "Deke" Slayton realized his ambition to fly a rocket into space as the docking module pilot on the first JOINT USA-USSR space mission.
Oooh so glad you posted a nearly hour long video in your TH-cam cut. There's so much in this movie to react to. In the scenes of weightlessness when you see gloves floating around and helmets and such they are actually weightless. There's an airplane that flies a special trajectory that gives you about 30 seconds of weightlessness as it plunges towards the earth. They built the space capsule and lunar lander sets inside the spacecraft and then filmed in 30 second long takes. There is some hanging people from wires but a lot of times when the guys are floating around they're actually weightless. Haley you wanted some realism here it is. 9:13 those guys wearing all that stuff is how they monitor their heart rate breathing and temperature. It'll come up later.
Love your reactions as always. Some trivia...The real Marilyn Lovell was an extra in the grandstands at the launch and Jim Lovell was the Captain of the Iwo Jima and was patting Tom Hanks on the shoulder as he greeted them. Keep up the great work ladies.
I really enjoyed your reactions. I hope you don't mind my saying so, but I wish Stella and Haley (SP?) Had your own reaction channel so that I could watch you both a little more often. Just so you know, this movie is very historically accurate. Some of the dialogue was changed a little for dramatic effect. Thank you both again.
20:16 - Computers back then didn't have floppy disks or hard drives. All the data was stored in memory. So, if you turn off the computer, all of the data is lost. That's why they had to transfer the guidance program from the Command Module computer to the LEM computer before they shut it down and before it ran out of power.
I think they did a fantastic job telling this remarkable true story of ingenuity, determination and survival. It's so strange that by the Apollo 13 mission TV networks didn't think they'd get enough viewers to bother broadcasting it. Seriously? Take a break, but don't give up on Space movies ladies. Have either of you seen The Martian with Matt Damon? It’s pretty realistic, but does a very good job explaining the technical moments and is very entertaining, funny and heartwarming. Highly recommend it. Also Stella and Hayley like many fans I hope you ladies can possibly continue reactions after White Noise reacts ends.
Marilyn Lovell passed away this year at the age of 93. On another note; I hope Stella and Hayley continue to react to films once White Noise Reacts channel ends.
What is your favorite movie based off of a real event?
"DOWNFALL" (2004).
World trade Centre 2006 - Nicolas cage. Definitely a tear jerker and a well done movie 🍿
Close Encounters of the Third Kind. 😜
Also, there's one genre not alot of people have done, natural disaster movie reactions. 🌊
The Big Short
All of us hope that the two of you keep your reactions going beyond the end of White Noise.
Yes please!!!
They are the biggest reason I watch.
I totally agree. Stella and Haley, please keep going after Jan. 1.
I agree
Hell yeah, I'd sigh up day one ladies.
The navy captain shaking Hanks hand at 43:55 is the real Jim Lovell.
Yes it is
I was checking to see if someone mentioned that.
I love things like that…. And the real Marilyn Lovell is shown in the launch scene. She’s a dark headed lady they make a specific short shot of. Also, the lady playing Lovells Mom is Ronnie Howard’s Mom and the priest sitting with the family at the end is his Dad. Howard’s brother is one of the people in the control room….
I read someplace that NASA was so impressed by the launch footage that they actually thought it was actual footage from them .
It's hard to believe that this is one of the final girls reacts videos on the channel. I'll miss this, and I hope that one day you two continue making reactions. I wish you well either way.
*_IKR? Can’t the ladies continue their own react channel without the guys? I’d watch that!_*
@@daniellanctot6548same
Only a few more reactions left
@@daniellanctot6548 I would watch the heck out of that! Hayley and Stella have been such a great addition to the channel and I hope we will get more of their reactions and commentary in the future. 🤞
Definitely would enjoy the two of you continuing if you had any interest in doing so
You girls should create your own channel. It will such a shame to lose you girls along with the boys.
Yeah I'll miss you guys too
Is that their plan?
They should call their channel Grey Noise Reacts.. there is a thing called grey noise and also grey can be considered as a "spin-off" color of white. Either way I'm subbing when they create their channel.
There is also pink and brown noise no joke
@@kateflanagan9355 hell ya! I put that ish on when I'm tryna relax or sleep!
Everything in this movie was real except for the astronauts arguing between themselves, that was just added for movie drama. A lot of the script is actually word for word with what was said in real life.
The whole angle of would Swigert be able to dock the LM was also for dramatic purposes.
I've listened to the actual NASA tapes of this whole event. They were so damn cool and collective it was like an every day thing. Oh yeah, by the way, Houston we have a problem...
I can... understand it I guess, it''s not as grievous like other "based on true stories" movies have made such as changing nationalities of people (or ships) for no good reason. I guess the idea here is that the audience wouldn't be able to identify with three cool headed people doing math. Or something.
Well they omitted the role Glynn Lunney played; Ken Mattengly said he was the real leader in the control room, and it was he who brought calm to the situation. He was chief flight after the disaster occurred, and a lot of the critical decisions went through him. Im not undermining Gene Kranz, and i get that Ron Howard probably didnt want a too many chiefs situation steering focus from Ed Harris character, but its not accurate.
The argument scenes always confused me. I couldn't figure out what they were fighting about. I was glad when I found out that they were just made up.
*Stella* "This is one of those professions where being a perfectionist is GREAT." As an engineer for NASA on the Artemis program - can confirm. Lol. This movie does a great job at showing what we do as engineers and Flight Controllers. One of my inspirations for my career.
That "Mom, you're squishing me" line is so real though. It's exactly the kind of little detail you'd see in that kind of moment, as the mom subconsciously holds her kids tight while also holding her own tension.
There wasn't a bad actor in this movie, even the children. There was never a point where an actor's acting pulled me out of the drama. I was nearly breathless all the way until the end, even though I knew they lived.
“Was it the door?” always always always gets me. This movie is perfection in all the ways the word is used.
I will believe to my dying day that Ron Howard was robbed of the Best Director Oscar for this movie. We know how this story ended, yet he created one of the most riveting movies ever, despite that. Amazing feat. I was 12, and a big fan of the space program, and this mission. It was an agonizing week, because many of us also remembered Apollo 1.
I always think of the Challenger explosion when Apollo 13 takes off and since it happened the black out always makes me think of Columbia and how for Columbia there was nothing but silence.
I was only 7 but I do still remember my Dad coming into my bedroom and telling me that the astronauts weren't going to land on the moon because an oxygen tank exploded. I was very disappointed and thought that they should land anyway. I have no other memories of the event. And I definitely agree about the Oscars. To this day, I refuse to watch Braveheart.
Well at least he won an Oscar for Beautiful Mind
I used to be a NASA affiliated museum curator, I did a million presentations on various topics, including Apollo 13. I can tell you that Fred Haise told me that most of the movie is accurate, though he was annoyed at how they introduced some controversy between the crew because Hollyweird feared that the public wouldn’t understand how professionals show stress, but he enjoyed the movie.
Hayley's explanation of people forgetting how demanding space exploration is - spot on! This was precisely the mindset that infected NASA itself and allowed the Challenger and Columbia disasters to happen, because both were totally preventable had management listened to engineers' concerns.
Actually the Saturn V was a three-stage rocket. Each stage had a different rocket motor design and fuel system. Very complicated LOL
The movie Hidden figures explained as well and covered what was left out of the story.
Ron Howard’s entire family is in this film.
His father Rance is the priest seen in the watch party at the end of the film,
His mother Jean plays the role of Blanche (Jim Lovell’s mother)
Ron’s brother Clint plays the role of Sy Liebgott (balding coke bottle glasses flight controller )
Bryce Dallas is Girl In Yellow Dress
I had just turned 9 when Apollo 11 landed on the moon and I can still remember it. Where I was, who was with me, everything. I also remember Apollo 13 and how we prayed for their safe return.
37:44 Fun fact: There were actually _more_ things that went wrong on the actual flight than were presented in the movie. The writers had to cut out some problems because they didn't think it would be believable.
Screenwriters did the same thing with The Iron Claw
I hope you two keep the reactions going. Just announce it and you'll have a subscriber and patreon from me.
Same.👍
if you're planning on starting your own channel, however many people that may be, I will definitely see you there! Good luck, and big smiles, whatever you choose to do. Thank you all for the vids ☺️
That tool at 20:36 they were using to check the math is called a slide rule. It's what we used before we had portable calculators. My dad graduated from engineering school in the 60s and I still have his with the leather case.
The weightless effects were practical effects filmed in an aircraft affectionately known as the Vomit Comet. The aircraft flies in a parabolic arc, starting in a 45 degree climb, and then peaking before going into a 45 degree dive, much like a roller coaster. For around 25 seconds a near 0 g environment is produced. With only being able to get 25 seconds of footage at a time one can imagine how many times they had to ride the parabola to get all the scenes they needed.
Over 600.
As many have already intimated, I really hope you two continue to make content on here, whether taking over this channel or starting your own. You have a guaranteed audience that will follow you over.
Don't tell the guys...but I only really watch your videos 😂
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Ditto😂
Same. I really look forward to Saturday night.
Ditto
SAMEE! I found this channel becuz their reaction to the green mile and stayed for their reaction of last of us. I really like their different perspective and take on things so I hope they keep doing it on their own in some capacity.
I really enjoy both of your reactions to these films. I know that there has been talk about closing down this channel but I would highly recommend that you ladies continue reacting either on this channel or create your own. Food for thought. Keep up the good work I enjoy your content.
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@@whitenoisereacts I see that. It’s great you guys are considering continuing in one form or the other. I know I speak for everyone when I say we really want you to continue reacting. You are easily the best reactors on TH-cam.
It's super interesting hearing the actual recording of the real incident, it's a testament to the nature of test pilot recruitment and pilot/astronaut training when you realise how level headed and calm they were.
While you are seeing a lot of chaos in Mission Control, you are not seeing panic. The astronauts had to be military test pilots to even be chosen for the program and the people in Houston were much the same. I remember watching when this happened, and my dad talking me through everything that was being done. However, he did say that Tom Hanks had more anxiety in his voice than Jim Lovell had when he told Mission Control, "Houston, we have a problem."
From what I hear, even the bickering scenes aboard the Apollo 13 were inserted into the movie for dramatic purposes because the actual astronauts kept their cool the whole time.
I was 13 when that happened. All the t.v. shots were real. They did tell us stuff when it happened, and yes, all the world was watching.
As a space geek I loved all the technical talk. This movie is so accurate, it's almost a documentary.
I did like the non-technical reaction. Neil deGrasse Tyson said you're essentially strapping yourself into an ICBM on crack. True. The girls pointed out it's pretty much riding a train of one night stands. Each section of the rocket, use it then lose it. Also true. Interesting ways of looking at the project.
This was based on a book by Jim Lovell, and he also made a cameo at the end. Tom Hanks shakes hands with the captain at the end in white with hat, that was him❤❤
🙏🙏🙏Prayer thread that Stella and Haley keep reacting🙏🙏🙏
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@@whitenoisereacts Christ McAuliffe.I touch the future. I teach ! 😒
25:10 "He's a good leader"
Gene Kranz was one of the very best Chief Flight Directors NASA ever had.
I enjoyed your videos. Best of luck in your future endeavours!
The overhead projector failing on Gene Krantz was a fun and clever detail. It enhanced our sense of technoology failing us and us having to rely on good ol' human ingenuity. Which is exactly what this scene (and several others) was all about.
Impressed with your reaction - too young to really understand the era, the attitudes, the science of the times, yet you were right on top of everything and followed the flow of the movie so well… great job !
Going to miss you girls! Your reactions are always epic and informative!
In addition to "Sully" (2016), Tom Hanks was in the true story movies "Captain Phillips" (2013), "Charlie Wilson's War" (2007), and "A League of their Own" (1992); and was producer for the 12 episode miniseries "From The Earth To The Moon" (1998) about the Mercury, Gemini, & Apollo programs.
Hanks and Spielberg produced "Band of Brothers" for HBO as well following "Saving Private Ryan". Hanks also directed episode 5 ("Crossroads"), while his son Colin played a new lieutenant in Episode 8 ("The Last Patrol").
@@JDChengit’s incredible that he was just a comedian in the 80s, But in the 90s he became an epic dramatic actor. How often does that happen with actors
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As John Barrymore reportedly said on his deathbed:
"Dying is easy. Comedy is hard."
Once you understand what makes people laugh (usually based in emotional pain or embarrassment) it's much easier to portray drama.
Needless to say, much of the astronauts' and the Mission Controllers' dialogue is specifically designed to help audiences what is happening. In real life, very little needed to be explained to anyone directly involved. These are some of the smartest people on and off the planet. It was a flurry of acronyms, abbreviations, and math. As for historical accuracy, well, for the most part, it's VERY accurate.
When I first saw this, I knew the story inside out already. On a technical level, that is. I was absolutely not prepared for the human side. It hit me hard, and I cried a lot. Wonderful movie, doing a fantastic job of covering the technical side well enough, while being engaging, and putting the human side front and center.
11/10 rewatch often.
I am going to miss you girls. Thanks for sharing your reactions. 🖤
The movie was pretty accurate to real life events, with small changes for drama or to communicate what was happening to the audience, but things like having to figure out how to put a square filter in a round hole, losing the wedding ring, the "NO!" note, etc. did actually happen.
With as many things that went wrong, this movie showed how people working together can overcome a huge number of barriers and a gigantic amount of bad luck.
The famous line was really “Houston, we’ve HAD a problem” but the writers thought that Houston, we HAVE a problem” sounded more immediate and urgent.
The weightlessness scenes were filmed in a special plane nicknamed the Vomit Comet, that NASA uses for training. Each flight consists of a series of steep rises and dives that simulate weightlessness for about 25 seconds. Those scenes were shot during dozens of flights, 25 seconds at a time.
Ed Harris is a great actor that has been in a bunch of good stuff. For a lighthearted movie, I liked "Milk Money" (1994) starring him and Melanie Griffith. My favorite performance of his in in James Cameron's "The Abyss" (1989) which is like an underwater space movie. When you're ready to go back to up into space, try "Space Camp" (1986). This adventurous movie stars young up-and-comers: Lea Thompson, Kelly Preston, Tate Donovan and Joaquin Phoenix. It didn't catch on because it was released months after the NASA Shuttle Challenger tragedy in 1986. I first saw it when I was around ten years old, and I've always liked it.
Yes, he’s a great character actor. He was in Truman Show, The Rock, History of Violence etc
Fun Fact: Bryce Dallas Howard is in the yellow sundress when Marilyn comes to see Jim off the night before the launch and Jim Lovell himself plays the captain welcoming the Apollo 13 crew back to Earth at the end of the film
this is probably my favorite "space movie" - excluding the science fiction greats since this is not science fiction - and I remember seeing this in theaters with my dad who was still working as an aerospace engineer at the time (he started his career during the peak of the space race so these stories and particularly the engineering side and problem solving hit close to home for him) and what a movie theater experience it was. Very glad to have been able to experience this film again with you two even though it did not hit as hard for the both of you because of the technical babble (it can be overwhelming for even those who get it).
Really hope to continue the reaction journey with you both in the future. Sincerely, the addition of your voices to the White Noise channel was perfection.
for the record, the guys of the apollo 13 mission still hold the world record for "Furthest Distance from Earth"
The actual quote is "Houston, we've had a problem."
About 90-95% of this movie portrays real events.
A few small bits were altered to add more tension and drama, but overall this is one of the most accurate "based on real events" ever made.
Based on the incredible true story of the Apollo 13 Mission to the moon that turned from a failure into a story of survival.
Nominated for 9 Oscars including Best Picture, but won for Best Film Editing and Best Sound Editing.
"Why are they reporting this? " This is the way the news used to be reported, not reporting what ppl wanted to hear and without bias.
You guys are starting your own channel right? You don't need the boys! xD
** Not that I don't love the boys, I just think one channel isn't big enough for you all!
I remember when this movie came out, it was a huge success! My hubby and I adore this movie. I can't even tell you how many times I've seen it. The more you watch, the more it all makes sense and you get more about what is actually going on. After this, Tom Hanks helped produce a mini series on HBO called From Earth to the Moon, that followed the whole Apollo program. They focused on 3 groups of people, like this movie: Nasa and the astronauts, the families at home, and the media and government. Its really interesting and one of the best mini series I've ever watched.
12:11 - They lost one of the five engines. They had to decide if they needed to scrub the mission or not. They did some quick math and calculated that the remaining four engines could still get the job done.
Great reaction, girls. You are the best!
Such an amazing movie. And I’ll put in another vote for you ladies starting your own channel.
Speaking of the “Medical Mutiny” scene, a similar event occurred on the ISS in the early 2000s. The crew was working 16 shifts to get the station online. However, a few days into the mission, they shut off their radio and didn’t turn it back on for 24-26 hours, idk. They spent that time resting and enjoying the view. When they turned the radio back on Mission Control decided to break down their shifts so they could get some more time to themselves.
That was Skylab - the following program in the 70’s after Apollo ended. The crew did turn off the radio for a day due to overwork.
NASA learned a lesson then and we made sure the ISS crew had time off each day.
@@paratus04 @Fuzz32 - Wally Schirra also had a cold during Apollo 7 - and fought with the ground controllers because of it. Following that contention, all 3 Apollo 7 astronauts (Schirra, Donn Eisle, and Walter Cunningham) never flew in space again - just like the Skylab 4 "mutineers".
I'm sure it's probably been mentioned already but, in one of the last scenes the Admiral that Tom Hanks shakes the hand of when they get on the naval ship, was played by the real Jim Lovell.
A good follow up series to watch if you haven't seen it is the HBO miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon," which was hosted by Tom Hanks.
Thank you on reacting to this movie and the interesting thing is that this movie was released in 1995 the year I was born and the performances by Tom Hanks, Ed Harris and the late Bill Paxton along with the music and score by James Horner is phenomenal.
It’s hard to say what’s to come following Hayley and Stella’s reaction to _Before Sunrise_ and the next films of the _Before_ Trilogy, but I definitely think they should still continue doing reactions together wether with Nobu on the Anime Reacts Channel, or their own new TH-cam reaction channel, their just too good to not let them go to waist so hopefully the girls will get to create their own reactions channel to react to more films including the critically acclaimed classic films and recent movies and also join alongside Nobu reacting to several Animated/Anime movies and shows on the Anime Reacts Channel (that will be under new management).
Great as always... Hoping you two keep going with your reactions!
I'm an astrophysicist , love this movie....it's by far the most realistic space movie ever made .... physics are spot on ... just crazy this actually happened... amazing movie 🎬
A couple interesting facts. The real Jim Lovell is on the ship at the end of the movie. Tom Hanks salutes him and shakes his hand. After this movie, Tom Hanks produced an HBO mini series called From the Earth to the Moon that covers the entire time frame of us going to the.moon. it's a great series to watch.
This was a pretty accurate retelling of the Apollo 13 mission. You're right in noticing that the impact of the smallest details played such a big role in the outcome of these missions. They do not mention it in this film but the death of the Apollo 1 crew happened because of a spark caused by friction of velcro in 100% oxygen in the capsule. How could anyone predict that? In this movie, it's something that happened as the crew capsule was being manufactured, that resulted in the explosion months later. If you want to see an amazing series (12 parts) check out Tom Hanks HBO production From the Earth to the Moon. Its about the more human stories that led to our successful moon missions. Highly recommend!
Also on Apollo 1, the Capsule door upened inwards - not outwards, so when the fire erupted, nobody could open the door due to the pressure build up inside the capsule.
Hi ladies!! I love your reactions! I know the channel is shutting down soon, but I really hope you'll both keep doing reactions together. I'm ready to subscribe! 💙 Have a fantastic holiday season
I was 3 years old in 1970, so of course I didn't understand what was happening, but one of my earliest memories is EVERYONE glued to the TV or radio that week...
I remember every news report. I was 14 years old. Everything happened exactly as this movie portrayed
Please continue with your own channel!!! I love reacts with you two
I like your question about maintaining dramatic tension when we have a known (i.e., real) story. Historical fiction (& film) is full of this sort of technical problem, and it's fascinating to see how various authors/directors handle it. Mary Renault, for example, often assumes that her reader *does* know the outcome, and uses obvious foreshadowing and Easter eggs to play with that knowledge.
@28:45 think of the beauty of the fact that we exhale a gas toxic to people and animals but is needed by plants to survive and plants emit the oxygen we need.
It's important to note that all the arguing and tension between the crew is FALSE. Hollywood added it for drama, they all worked together seamlessly. Also, Mariyln really did lose her wedding ring as shown in the movie. Also, the captain of the US carrier was the real Jim Lovell.
Ron Howard wanted Mr. Lovell to wear 1-star (O-7) admiral's rank (that being what the "captain" of a major ship like an aircraft carrier would be), but Mr. Lovell flatly refused, saying "I only made it to Captain when I was in the Navy, and I will not wear anything else." So he wore his eagles (O-6).
I think the argument scene was intended to show the effects of the elevated CO2 on their minds.
You might think that the end when it took them longer to show was just for dramatic effect but that is how it played out or at least close to it (not sure on the precise timing) due to the lack of moon rocks, they did have a different slope where it took them longer than normal to enter the atmosphere.
I'm a huge dork about film soundtracks, and this one is a favorite. Gorgeous score.
I noticed the two of you being very concerned about the oxygen. To clarify, losing the oxygen tank was not a problem for them to continue to have breathable air; their water convertors can more than handle that. Losing the oxygen is a fuel problem, and for them not to have enough fuel to make it back home.
Stella and Hayley PLEASE keep going as a reaction duo. You are so fantastic to watch. Don't see this as the end, see it as the beginning of a new chapter and a fantastic opportunity. Sending you both tons of love and strength ❤️
you both should make your own reaction channels.
I hope you two consider continuing to react. I really appreciate your takes and it'd be a shame to lose you if you wanted to continue!
You 2 need to start your own reaction channel..I love watching you guys
Please tell me you two are making your own channel or something. Plz
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@@whitenoisereactsLove to see it.
And never say no about returning. I think after the craziness of the wedding dies down you will naturally come back to it. Going to be plenty of stuff to react to now that all of the strikes are done and productions have all started back up.
I came here to say this too. I’ve always liked the boys but the girls have great reactions and are a pleasure to watch too!
13:40 - no offense, but I watched this movie as a 7 year old w/ zero experience nor knowledge of space travel let alone NASA jargon . I understood the context just fine. Especially the part where Kevin Bacon's character mixed the 02 tanks and thats what caused the incident. I had no idea what 02 was back at that age lol
When this movie was in theaters, McDonalds had a happy meal collectable, or you could just buy it all at once of the Apollo 13 rocket. It was in 4-5 pieces and you added stickers to it. I still have it somewhere and I believe there are Pogs still in it LOL
I watched a PBS documentary about the mission years b4 the movie came out and can say it's pretty accurate. Also great reaction again from u guys 👍👌
I was 8 when this happened. My generation wanted to be astronauts when we grew up. The current generation wants to be social media influencers. Times have changed.
What impresses me the most is the things like them double checking math done by hand in real time. You know, things that even highly educated people don't do anymore because computers.
I jokingly call this movie "Nepotism 13." The entire (Ron) Howard family has a part in it! Ron, of course, is the director. His brother, Clint Howard, plays the egg-headed scientist in the black-rimmed glasses ("It's reading a quadruple failure, that can't happen" and "Gene, the Odyssey is dying"). Their father, Rance Howard, plays the Lovell family priest, who is sitting on the couch with the family during the re-entry scenes. And, their mother, Jean Speegle Howard, plays the part of Jim Lovell's mother, Blanch ("Don't worry, honey ..... If they could get a washing machine to fly, my Jimmy could land it").
At the end of the movie, when they are on the deck of the aircraft carrier (43:55), you can see the character Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks) shaking hands and talking to a naval officer in a white Navy uniform ..... That Naval officer is the REAL Jim Lovell. I think that was a nice touch ..... To give Jim a cameo in the movie!
Great reaction ladies, please keep them coming!
Fun Fact: Ron's brother Clint is also in most of Ron's movies too, in this one he's at the eecom station
So is his daughter Bryce Dallas Howard, she always plays a background character
Aw I'm going to miss you two so much, I really do hope you carry on with your own channel perhaps. You're both so intelligent and thoughtful, and have a theater/performance/writing perspective on these stories that's truly priceless.
I *LOVED* this movie growing up as a little girl... would sit in the living room, eating pizza and making space LEGOs while my poor parents put up with me. Not "Winnie the Pooh," on loop, but The Black Hole, Apollo 13, and NOVA's Hubble Space Telescope documentary. A lot of the zero-G footage in this was actually filmed in the zero-G "Vomit Comet" plane, so any shots where you can't figure how they did that with wirework (especially with Mid-90s CGI) were done in real simulated zero-G. Freefall planes.
@20:48 wait, when did they stop showing what a Slide Rule is in math class? I graduated in the 90s and while we didn't use them, we were at least shown slide rules. It'd be like not recognizing an abacus.
LOVE you two now, for the first time ever, you're doing one of the best movies of all time! Excited to watch!! Watching the PREMIERE Now! :) Yes, Bryce Dallas Howard has a cameo - as does Ron's mom (who plays Jim Lovell's mom) and his brother- who is in all his movies. And not only real events, but all the news footage is ACTUAL
Ron Howard's father played the priest too.
If you ever see any of the actual footage, Ed Harris looks a lot like the real Gene Kranz. They did such a great job of casting for this movie. Loved your reactions.
Awesone ceaction to one of the most historical accurate films. Thank you and i hope you continue these great reactions.
Anyone notice how these two always compare things to food?
"Oh! Pancake!" ~ as the module is engulfed in an inferno upon re-entry.
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The funny thing (to me) is that they removed a few events that actually happened because they felt the audience would feel it was "too much" and that no one could have overcome that much. Also, they had to "punch up" the stress levels of crew to emphasis the stress levels. If you listen to the flight recordings and look at the historical record, the crew and ground control teams where 100% calm and professional the entire time. It is almost boring to listen to until you actually understand what they are talking *about*.
I've watched this movie dozens of times, and I'm still on the edge of my seat, watching the manual burn, and re-entry scenes.
So Deke Slayton, the NASA guy that told Jim Lovell about Ken Mattingly's measles issue, was one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts but during training it was discovered that he had an undiagnosed atrial fibrilation isue that caused him to pass out when he was subjected to extreme centrifugal forces. As a result Deke was made astronaut liaison precisely to handle such as task as informing a mission commander just days before a scheduled launch that one of his crew had been exposed to a childhood disease that put that crew member and the entire mission at risk. In 1975 thanks to advances in drug therapies Donald K "Deke" Slayton realized his ambition to fly a rocket into space as the docking module pilot on the first JOINT USA-USSR space mission.
I agree ya'll. I hope the two of you continue your reactions together. I would watch for sure!
Oooh so glad you posted a nearly hour long video in your TH-cam cut. There's so much in this movie to react to.
In the scenes of weightlessness when you see gloves floating around and helmets and such they are actually weightless.
There's an airplane that flies a special trajectory that gives you about 30 seconds of weightlessness as it plunges towards the earth. They built the space capsule and lunar lander sets inside the spacecraft and then filmed in 30 second long takes. There is some hanging people from wires but a lot of times when the guys are floating around they're actually weightless. Haley you wanted some realism here it is.
9:13 those guys wearing all that stuff is how they monitor their heart rate breathing and temperature. It'll come up later.
Love your reactions as always. Some trivia...The real Marilyn Lovell was an extra in the grandstands at the launch and Jim Lovell was the Captain of the Iwo Jima and was patting Tom Hanks on the shoulder as he greeted them. Keep up the great work ladies.
I really enjoyed your reactions. I hope you don't mind my saying so, but I wish Stella and Haley (SP?) Had your own reaction channel so that I could watch you both a little more often. Just so you know, this movie is very historically accurate. Some of the dialogue was changed a little for dramatic effect. Thank you both again.
Sad to hear the channel is ending. Hoping you two keep going.
I hope so too,Hailey and Stella are great,they really should create their own channel,I would absolutely follow them.
20:16 - Computers back then didn't have floppy disks or hard drives. All the data was stored in memory. So, if you turn off the computer, all of the data is lost. That's why they had to transfer the guidance program from the Command Module computer to the LEM computer before they shut it down and before it ran out of power.
I think they did a fantastic job telling this remarkable true story of ingenuity, determination and survival.
It's so strange that by the Apollo 13 mission TV networks didn't think they'd get enough viewers to bother broadcasting it. Seriously?
Take a break, but don't give up on Space movies ladies.
Have either of you seen The Martian with Matt Damon?
It’s pretty realistic, but does a very good job explaining the technical moments and is very entertaining, funny and heartwarming. Highly recommend it.
Also Stella and Hayley like many fans I hope you ladies can possibly continue reactions after White Noise reacts ends.
Function of a free press in a competitive ratings system, the press is going to report information even if it is unpleasant.
Marilyn Lovell passed away this year at the age of 93. On another note; I hope Stella and Hayley continue to react to films once White Noise Reacts channel ends.