From the Earth to the Moon

From the Earth to the Moon


Studio: Hbo Home Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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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
Description
Produced with the cooperation of NASA, we follow the course of the great American dream is it becomes reality through the voyages of the Apollo astronauts in their mission to place a man on the moon. Powerfully told as never before, these are the stories of the men, women and children, who lived breathed, and manufactured from the power of human will one of the greatest achievements in the history of man.
From the Earth to the Moon - The Signature Edition
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome buy
  • Phenomenal
  • As good as it gets...
  • GREAT MINISERIES
  • I yelled at my brother when Armstrong landed on the moon...
 From the Earth to the Moon - The Signature Edition
Starring: Mason Adams , Jo Anderson , David Andrews , Ronny Cox , and Bryan Cranston
Manufacturer: HBO Home Video
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  4. For All Mankind - Criterion Collection
  5. Band of Brothers

ASIN: B000A0GYD2
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Amazon.com essential video

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

Description

DVD Features:
3D Animated Menus
Biographies:A Brief History of Famous Astronomers
Documentaries
Featurette:Behind-the-scenes featurette; Special effects featurette
Other:President John F. Kennedy's historic speech to Congress on May 25, 1961; Out of this Solar System - a glimpse at galaxies, black holes and stars outside our solar system; History of the Moon - the origin and evolution of the earth's moon; The Space Race - a timeline of the USA and USSR space programs
Theatrical Trailer:Six original promotional trailers for HBO: Emotion; Destination Moon; The Pitch; Rocket Science; Cowboys; Sure Hope I See You Again

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome buy.......2007-06-09

Great quality, wonderful packaging and super fast delivery. This is a must for anyone interested in space history.

5 out of 5 stars Phenomenal.......2007-06-08

This is a great series that shows just how great our country was when it really put its mind to doing something. Its sad how far we have fallen and how little interest there is in space. We used to lead the world in science, now we are dismally far down the list. This series shows the pioneering spirit that made our country great.

5 out of 5 stars As good as it gets..........2007-05-17

I was born after the Apollo missions were a thing of the past, so I have no personal recollection of any of the events depicted in "From the Earth to the Moon." And I have never been particularly fascinated with space, never one to say as a kid that I wanted to be an astronaut when I was older. I thought "Apollo 13" was a solid film. I say all of this to provide the context to suggest that I was not naturally predisposed to love this miniseries.

Nonetheless, I found "From the Earth to the Moon" to be utterly fascinating, a remarkable piece of filmmaking. It helps that it covers a piece of history that is full of great stories. I was in awe of the size of the task that lay before all those involved in the Apollo missions and the synergy of a million little decisions and inventions and steps and tasks that needed to come together to make Apollo 11 possible. Thankfully, it didn't appear that the filmmakers felt inclined to exaggerate the stories. Instead, they allowed the power of that slice of history to stand on its own.

Another strength of this miniseries was the technique of having different directors for each episode. This allowed each episode to have its own feel, its own flavor. This variety was refreshing and never allowed the nearly 12 hours of film to become stale. Of course, there were a few episodes that I found to be less appealing, as one would expect from so many different approaches, but the diversity of storytelling techniques made a few personal dislikes to be worthwhile.

A final major strength was the fact that each episode focused on a different set of people in the whole scheme of things. One episode focused on the media. One episode focused on the wives of the astronauts. One episode focused on the company contracted to build the lunar module for the Apollo missions. One episode focused on the scientists within NASA who battled amongst each other on such things as the location of the next landing site. One episode focused on the relationships between the three astronauts assigned to a particular mission. Again, this varied focus provided each episode with a unique perspective and shed new light on the events.

My only complaint, and this is minor, is that the extras were very underwhelming. One "making of" documentary was interesting, but the rest of the extras were rather forgettable. I suppose that this was produced on the front end of the extras phenomenon, but I would have liked to have seen more interviews, unused footage, and maybe even some bloopers.

Overall, I would rank "From the Earth to the Moon" among the finest pieces of filmmaking that I've ever seen. The acting was fantastic, and all of the production values were top-notch. I was utterly captivated and wish that the series had continued into Skylab, the shuttles, and beyond!!

5 out of 5 stars GREAT MINISERIES.......2007-05-14

I've loved this series since it first premiered on HBO. I am very happy to now have it in my home collection.

5 out of 5 stars I yelled at my brother when Armstrong landed on the moon..........2007-04-23

...because I was sleeping and did not understand as a little girl, barely nine, what it meant to take a step off our lonely planet and on to the nearest star.

Some 40 years later, I am learning every shred about the Apollo space program. Back then, my small mind only knew about them through abbreviated nightly news programs or during those annoying "Special Report" broadcasts detailing the flight path of the latest mission.

Every classroom in America should cover this body of work with our young minds, thirsty for examples of real leadership and what rewards can be had with hard work and the courage to take risks.

"From Earth to the Moon" is worth every penny. Run to buy it now. And make sure you watch it with a big box of tissues at your side. You'll be left with a tear in your eye and a lump in your throat throughout.
The Fantastic Films of Ray Harryhausen - Legendary Science Fiction Series (It Came from Beneath the Sea / Earth vs. the Flying Saucers / 20 Million Miles to Earth / Mysterious Island / H.G. Wells' First Men in the Moon)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Another Classic's; Worthy to be in your shelves.
  • fun older scifi of high quality and quirky twists
  • FAKE "widescreen" ruins several titles!
  • The Fantastic Films of Ray Harryhausen - Legendary Science Fiction Series
  • wowie,zowie!
 The Fantastic Films of Ray Harryhausen - Legendary Science Fiction Series (It Came from Beneath the Sea / Earth vs. the Flying Saucers / 20 Million Miles to Earth / Mysterious Island / H.G. Wells' First Men in the Moon)
Starring: Kenneth Tobey , Faith Domergue , Donald Curtis , Ian Keith , and Dean Maddox Jr.
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ASIN: B00062IVPI
Release Date: 2004-11-30

Description

Five classic movies from Ray Harryhausen in a stunning collector's box. JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Nancy Kovack, Todd Armstrong, Gary Raymond, Honor Blackman; SEVENTH VOYAGE OF SINBAD, THE: Kathryn Grant, Kerwin Mathews, Torin Thatcher; GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD, THE: Caroline Munro, John Phillip Law, Tom Baker, John Garfield; SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER: Taryn Power, Patrick Wayne, Jane Seymour; 3 WORLDS OF GULLIVER, THE: Jo Morrow, Kerwin Mathews, June Thorburn, Lee Patterson

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Another Classic's; Worthy to be in your shelves........2007-05-19

Just as I enjoy the Legendary Monster Series Collection of Harryhausen, I have this one as well, not as great as the Legendary Monster Series, but just as enjoyable.

Can't beat the old camera tricks on these movies, for any avid fan of old movies, don't forget to have this one as well.

4 out of 5 stars fun older scifi of high quality and quirky twists.......2006-06-16

I greatly enjoyed these films as a kid, which would come on every so once in a while and were a wonderful treat. The scripts of these are pretty good, though when seen from the standpoint of our era of relativism, they can seem a bit one-dimensional.

I would say they fall into categories. First, there are shoot-em-up monster flicks. These (It came..., Earth v...) are not complex or very sophisticated films, but they do strive to have some interesting characters. Earth v., I admit, has rather flat acting, but I did like the scientist-hero guy.

Second, there are really good scifi films, Mysterious and 20 Million: these have good characters and actors set in pretty complex plots. Mysterious is the best of the lot in my view, and I throughly enjoyed it as did my kids. 20 is also good, as the viewer does feel some for the monster. They are both scary and keep the viewer wondering what and why the whole time.

Third, there is the zany First Men, which features a silly genius type and a subtly bizarre civilization on the Moon. Alas, it was too much of a kids' film for my taste, but then my kids liked it while I could exercise my imagination with the elaborate insect culture.

Of course, what binds them all is the masterful special effects of Harryhausen, which are crude by today's digital standards but really fun and vivid.

Warmly recommended. This is a set I can share with my kids for years, which I will enjoy too.

1 out of 5 stars FAKE "widescreen" ruins several titles!.......2006-04-28

Although I am a fan of all the films in this collection, and the quality of reproduction is good, I wound-up trading away three of these five films in anger! "It Came from Beneath the Sea", "Earth vs. the Flying Saucers," and "Mysterious Island" (none of which were originally filmed in a widescreen process) are all presented in a FAKE "widescreen" which does nothing more than essentially cut-off the tops and bottoms of the films as originally presented. Thus--watching them is like watching the originals through a mail-slot! As a purist, I consider this to be sacrilege, and my purchase of this collection essentially a complete waste of money! (Fortunately--though wearing out--I still have my VHS copies of these films, which are much closer to the original film ratio.)

5 out of 5 stars The Fantastic Films of Ray Harryhausen - Legendary Science Fiction Series .......2006-03-17

Truely Classic SF - Who needs SiFi Channel, Ray Harryhausen at his very best.

5 out of 5 stars wowie,zowie!.......2006-01-30

wonderful stuff for film fans of all ages,a superb collection,especially to those of us who are tired of cgi.the real standout is mysterious island with striking visualsand a splendid bernard hermann score. the real treat is herbert lom as captain nemo.
From the Earth to the Moon (Four Disc Collector's Edition)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome buy
  • Phenomenal
  • As good as it gets...
  • GREAT MINISERIES
  • I yelled at my brother when Armstrong landed on the moon...
 From the Earth to the Moon (Four Disc Collector's Edition)

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  5. Band of Brothers

ASIN: 0783114222
Release Date: 1998-11-10

Amazon.com essential video

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

Description

Produced with the cooperation of NASA, we follow the course of the great American dream is it becomes reality through the voyages of the Apollo astronauts in their mission to place a man on the moon. Powerfully told as never before, these are the stories of the men, women and children, who lived breathed, and manufactured from the power of human will one of the greatest achievements in the history of man.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome buy.......2007-06-09

Great quality, wonderful packaging and super fast delivery. This is a must for anyone interested in space history.

5 out of 5 stars Phenomenal.......2007-06-08

This is a great series that shows just how great our country was when it really put its mind to doing something. Its sad how far we have fallen and how little interest there is in space. We used to lead the world in science, now we are dismally far down the list. This series shows the pioneering spirit that made our country great.

5 out of 5 stars As good as it gets..........2007-05-17

I was born after the Apollo missions were a thing of the past, so I have no personal recollection of any of the events depicted in "From the Earth to the Moon." And I have never been particularly fascinated with space, never one to say as a kid that I wanted to be an astronaut when I was older. I thought "Apollo 13" was a solid film. I say all of this to provide the context to suggest that I was not naturally predisposed to love this miniseries.

Nonetheless, I found "From the Earth to the Moon" to be utterly fascinating, a remarkable piece of filmmaking. It helps that it covers a piece of history that is full of great stories. I was in awe of the size of the task that lay before all those involved in the Apollo missions and the synergy of a million little decisions and inventions and steps and tasks that needed to come together to make Apollo 11 possible. Thankfully, it didn't appear that the filmmakers felt inclined to exaggerate the stories. Instead, they allowed the power of that slice of history to stand on its own.

Another strength of this miniseries was the technique of having different directors for each episode. This allowed each episode to have its own feel, its own flavor. This variety was refreshing and never allowed the nearly 12 hours of film to become stale. Of course, there were a few episodes that I found to be less appealing, as one would expect from so many different approaches, but the diversity of storytelling techniques made a few personal dislikes to be worthwhile.

A final major strength was the fact that each episode focused on a different set of people in the whole scheme of things. One episode focused on the media. One episode focused on the wives of the astronauts. One episode focused on the company contracted to build the lunar module for the Apollo missions. One episode focused on the scientists within NASA who battled amongst each other on such things as the location of the next landing site. One episode focused on the relationships between the three astronauts assigned to a particular mission. Again, this varied focus provided each episode with a unique perspective and shed new light on the events.

My only complaint, and this is minor, is that the extras were very underwhelming. One "making of" documentary was interesting, but the rest of the extras were rather forgettable. I suppose that this was produced on the front end of the extras phenomenon, but I would have liked to have seen more interviews, unused footage, and maybe even some bloopers.

Overall, I would rank "From the Earth to the Moon" among the finest pieces of filmmaking that I've ever seen. The acting was fantastic, and all of the production values were top-notch. I was utterly captivated and wish that the series had continued into Skylab, the shuttles, and beyond!!

5 out of 5 stars GREAT MINISERIES.......2007-05-14

I've loved this series since it first premiered on HBO. I am very happy to now have it in my home collection.

5 out of 5 stars I yelled at my brother when Armstrong landed on the moon..........2007-04-23

...because I was sleeping and did not understand as a little girl, barely nine, what it meant to take a step off our lonely planet and on to the nearest star.

Some 40 years later, I am learning every shred about the Apollo space program. Back then, my small mind only knew about them through abbreviated nightly news programs or during those annoying "Special Report" broadcasts detailing the flight path of the latest mission.

Every classroom in America should cover this body of work with our young minds, thirsty for examples of real leadership and what rewards can be had with hard work and the courage to take risks.

"From Earth to the Moon" is worth every penny. Run to buy it now. And make sure you watch it with a big box of tissues at your side. You'll be left with a tear in your eye and a lump in your throat throughout.
Alien Attack (Brain From Planet Arous / Cat-Women Of the Moon / Missile To the Moon / The Day It Comes To Earth)
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Alien movies
  • A rocket blast from the golden past.
  • more like cheese attack!!!!
 Alien Attack (Brain From Planet Arous / Cat-Women Of the Moon / Missile To the Moon / The Day It Comes To Earth)
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ASIN: B00092ZKYK
Release Date: 2005-06-21

Description

These aliens are armed and gunning for puny humans in four thrill-packed sci-fi hits. First, a power-mad BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS invades the mind of helpless John Agar, turning him into a black-eyed, cackling fiend capable of blasting planes from the sky! Then hapless astronauts on a mission discover sexy, ruthless CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON who don't take kindly to trespassers on their lunar paradise. Then stick around a little longer for a remake of the same story, MISSILE TO THE MOON, which tosses in giant spiders and rock creatures for maximum monster mayhem. Finally, return to home planet for THE DAY IT CAME TO EARTH, when a flaming meteor crash-lands in a small swamp town and unleashes a shambling zombie terror. You'll never look at the stars the same way again after this queasy quartet of extra-terrestrial epics!

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Alien movies.......2007-01-10

Purchased for nostalgia sake. Parents used to drop me off w/ a girlfriend at the movie theater to see double features. We were only six. Could you imagine doing that today? I remember Moon women and other really bad missle to moon type movies. They're good for a Friday night giggle. These 4 CDs are well packaged and enjoyable to look at as well as play.

4 out of 5 stars A rocket blast from the golden past........2006-06-29

Forgive the rap. These movies, although not the eye-popping ilk of Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers, or War of the Worlds, or even Invaders From Mars, are still worthy additions to anyone's canon of what goes for classic science-fiction. Sure, the sets move when the actors bump them in Catwomen, and the so-called Brain is barely believable in Planet Arous, and the sets still move in Missile To The Moon, and the acting of The Day It Came To Earth has to be seen to be believed, but what is required here (as even in Star Wars) is a suspension of disbelief. It seems to me that as movies get more sophisticated with the special effects, there isn't as much of a challenge being demanded of with our imaginations. It's as if the work is being done for us. See these movies not for their flaws, but for the light and shadow of mystery that is still in each one---even if you have to look a little harder than Close Encounters of the Third Kind to find it . . .

1 out of 5 stars more like cheese attack!!!!.......2006-06-24

these movies are the worst,and i just can,t believe i really bought these turkeys,the PITS!!!!!!!!!!!
Charlie Rose with Jim Cramer; Tom Hanks & Andrew Chaikin; Yo-Yo Ma (April 3, 1998)
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    		Charlie Rose with Jim Cramer; Tom Hanks & Andrew Chaikin; Yo-Yo Ma (April 3, 1998)

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    Release Date: 2006-09-28

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    First, Jim Cramer, president of Cramer, Berkowitz & Co. , discusses the good news that the Dow-Jones Industrial broke through the 9,000 point mark for the first time in three years. Then, Tom Hanks and Andrew Chaikin, author of A Man on the Moon, discuss the history of manned spaceflight, the Apollo missions, the film Apollo 13, and Hanks' new 12-part series, From the Earth to the Moon, which uses Chaikin's book to chronicle the missions. Finally, cellist Yo-Yo Ma discusses his new PBS series in which various performers, like ice-dancers and filmmakers, examine Bach's Six Suites to Yo-Yo Ma's accompaniment.
    From the Earth to the Moon
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      		From the Earth to the Moon

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      Release Date: 2000-09-19
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        ASIN: B00000F089
        Release Date: 1998-11-10

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