Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris and Bill Paxton are just some     of the big stars featured in this entertaining but restrained film which         examines the declining fortunes of America's space program. Just as everything   about outer space appears to be routine, an unforseen accident rivets the      entire planet's attention on the actions of three men. Based on actual events, it builds tension with great precision and power.                              Ron Howard---USA---1995---140 mins.