This movie blows big ones. It's supposed to be this dramatic film about "Disaster in space". The only disaster was watching this snorefest. Big name actors like Gene Hackman and Gregory Peck really had no effect. Gene does his best "Shatner" acting as he goes bezerk in his tin can. Stoney looks kind of "stoney". Footage reel of actual lift-offs and space shots are shown to convey excitement. It doesn't. You really have no empathy or care whether or not anyone lives. The end has a kind of funny twist, but you will be elated with joy when you see the words "The End". And to think this film won an Oscar for effects. I think back then, you got an award for being able to tie your shoes.
For fun, watch MST3K version. Crow does a killer Peck.
For fun, watch MST3K version. Crow does a killer Peck.