From the Earth to the Moon - The Signature Edition
by Michael Grossman
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Actor: Daniel Hugh Kelly, David Andrews, Lane Smith, Nick Searcy, Tom HanksDirector: Michael Grossman
Brand: HANKS,TOM
Writer: Erik Bork
Writer: Jonathan Marc Feldman
Writer: Laura Hubber
Writer: Lawrence Gonzales
Writer: Lisa Mohan
Writer: Peter Osterland
Writer: Vincent J. Francillon
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; Spanish (Original Language); French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: AC-3, Box set, Collector's Edition, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 720 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-09-20
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: HBO Home Video
DVD Reviews of From the Earth to the Moon - The Signature Edition
DVD Review: A must-have for space buffs, historians, pilots, and pretty much everyone else too
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fantastic miniseries about the history of the American space program. I don't know how or why I waited so long to buy it, but I'm glad I finally came around. It's a great series. It's got good casting, good acting, it's historically accurate, and it tells the stories of the astronauts, as well as of their families, mission control, and the general public. Some episodes I liked more than others, but overall I've got no real complaints.
My only bone to pick is that some of the special effects were a little poor, even when you consider that this was released in 1998. But that is forgivable enough when you appreciate how well this series does what it was intended to do - tell the history in a way that is entertaining, educational, and which does justice to the amazing men and women who were fortunate enough to participate in our country's early space program.
DVD Review: Perfect!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
this 12 episode HBO series is a must have for anybody that is interested in the space race of the 60's all the way to the conclusion of Apollo in '72. Excellent Price. Excellent buy!DVD Review: great deal for a great mini-series
Summary: 5 Stars
After working on the Ron Howard movie 'Apollo 13', Tom Hanks decided to help create this wonderful mini-series about the Apollo moon program. It is a 12 part series that covers many aspects of the Apollo program: from the tragedy of Apollo 1 to the evolution of journalism during Apollo 13. From the committees of Washington, DC to the craters of the moon, this mini-series takes the viewer on an amazing journey.
This movie was shot in the 'Apollo 13' fashion in the aspect that this is not a documentary...it is more of a movie.
The acting is extremely well done. The music (done by several composers) ties the movie together very well.
The rocket launches and the space scenes are a combination of real footage from the Apollo era and realistic computer-generated effects (especially in the first episode directed by Tom Hanks).
Amazon recently lowered the price of this mini-series to $14.99. I bought this series about four years ago and it cost me $59.00...and I would gladly pay that again. For $14.99 you get basically a 12 hour movie with a 30 minute documentary on the making of the film. Basically, you are getting an amazing deal.
5/5
DVD Review: Great series for fans of the greatest explorers
Summary: 5 Stars
No, it's not perfect. Yes, some episodes could perhaps have been better. But given that the Gemini and Mercury programs were covered in The Right Stuff, and Apollo 13 was covered in the movie of the same name, it does an excellent job of demonstrating the heroism and engineering marvel that was the Apollo program. It covers all aspects, from the astronauts, to their wives, to the engineers, to the administrators. Special effects are wonderful, the individual astronauts are portrayed with great faithfulness, and each mission is approached uniquely and with fresh insight. While some could look at Apollo 12 and 14-17 and think they're all pretty much the same, this series not only makes each crew and mission unique, it also brings attention to the previously unheralded missions that led up to Apollo 11, save the Apollo 8 mission. My only criticism is the relatively sparse attention paid to Apollo 10. But this one criticism aside, if you're a fan of or interested at all in the men, both astronauts and engineers, as well as their families, that made history and put men on the moon -- this is well worth the money. I sadly doubt we'll ever see any endeavor as amazing, historical, heroic or inspiring as the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs again.DVD Review: 'From Here to Eternity'
Summary: 4 Stars
Before the magnificent documentary `In the Shadow of the Moon,' HBO's `From Here to the Moon' was a multi-faceted miniseries that encapsulated the Apollo program for the near decade America prepared and went to the moon. As a reenactment, the show illuminates the challenges, logistics, relationships, dangers, and interpersonal strife found in the experiences that shaped the precious time when man actually reached and explored the lunar surface. Tom Hanks, who is a main sponsor of the project, is the consummate narrator and a good writer, but his helm as the director of the first episode is comparatively lackluster, which should not deter anyone from seeing all twelve installments, each bringing a different piece of the trajectory of the missions, and most recreating an exciting adventure with an unpretentious look at some lesser known controversies, problems, and issues behind the headlines. The combined talents of many make for excellent viewing.
Description of From the Earth to the Moon - The Signature Edition
This 12-hour HBO miniseries created by Tom Hanks garnered 17 Emmy nominations and captivated audiences. From the early stages of the space program and Kennedy's 1961 call to reach the moon within a decade to the successes and heartbreaking failures of the race for space, the dream was kept alive by dedicated, daring professionals and a nation intent on reaching for -- and landing amid -- the stars, all while the world faced the Vietnam War.DVD Features:
3D Animated Menus
Biographies
Documentaries
Featurette
Other
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Originally broadcast in April and May of 1998, the epic miniseries From the Earth to the Moon was HBO's most expensive production to date, with a budget of $68 million. Hosted by executive producer Tom Hanks, the miniseries tackles the daunting challenge of chronicling the entire history of NASA's Apollo space program from 1961 to 1972. For the most part, it's a rousing success. Some passages are flatly chronological, awkwardly wedging an abundance of factual detail into a routine dramatic structure. But each episode is devoted to a crucial aspect of the Apollo program. The cumulative effect is a deep and thorough appreciation of NASA's monumental achievement. With the help of a superlative cast, consistent writing, and a stable of talented directors, Hanks has shared his infectious enthusiasm for space exploration and the inspiring power of conquering the final frontier.
NASA's complete participation in the production lends to its total authenticity, right down to the use of NASA equipment, launch locations, and even spacecraft. The re-creation of the lunar landscape is almost as impressive as the real thing and is further enhanced by the use of helium balloons to lighten the actors playing moon-walking astronauts. (These and other backstage details are revealed in the "making of" featurette, along with a wealth of supplemental materials, on a bonus disc in the miniseries' DVD package.) With a fictional, Walter Cronkite-like TV reporter (Lane Smith) serving as the dramatic link for all 12 episodes, this ambitious production may not be a great work of art. But as a generous and definitive example of nonfiction drama, it's full of the same kind of awe, inspiration, and humanity that led to "one giant leap" in the all-too-short history of 20th-century space exploration. --Jeff Shannon
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