:: Ron Howard's 1995 movie, "Apollo 13," starring Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon, chronicles the true story of a U.S. space flight. For rerelease, the picture has been altered and enlarged to fill overwhelming, 80' x 60' screens.

Top 11 Surprises During "Apollo 13: The IMAX Experience"
Monday, October 7 :: 1:57 a.m. :: permalink

11. "Houston, we have a film break."

10. Special effects so real, disoriented ushers space-walk off balcony.

9. Nostrils the size of Chryslers. Cast puts heads together to house car dealership.

Maybe gang-snort Plymouth Baracudas.

8. Lunar crew mistakes huge Ed Harris bald spot for the Sea of Tranquility.

7. Darth Vader reveals, "Opie ... I am your father."

6. Inconsolable Sylvester Stallone sucker-punches ticket lady when denied refund for "Apollo Creed 13."

5. Large IMAX colas require mission control.

4. On loan from NASA, theatre restroom attendants assist moon landings.

3. Astronauts play The Six Degrees of Jack Swigert.

2. IMAX "Star Wars" preview never shown. R2D2 caught humping projector.

And the number one surprise during "Apollo 13: The IMAX Experience":

Patrons exit early. In outer space, no one can hear you scram.


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