October Sky (Special Edition)
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Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott
Directed By: Joe Johnston
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal
EAN: 0025192554421
Format: AC-3
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-01-25
Running Time: 108
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: 1999-02-19
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Coalwood, West Virginia, 1957. Working in the coal mines is an inescapable way of life in this small town. When high schooler Homer Hickam, Jr. (Jake Gyllenhaal) sees the Sputnik satellite in the night sky, he dares to break free of the mines and reach for the stars. With the support of his teacher (Laura Dern) and three friends, Homer sets out on an inspiring quest to build his own rocket. Overcoming a poor education, a tough father (Chris Cooper) and a series of misfires, Homer turns his dreams into reality in this incredible true story of hope, determination and triumph. "You’ll laugh with it, cry with it, and go away absolutely loving it," says Robert Butler (Knight Ridder News Service) of the critically acclaimed October Sky. This special edition dvd includes: *Aiming High: The Story of the Rocket Boys, starring the real Rocket Boys.
*Feature Commentary with Homer Hickam
*Spotlight on Location
*Production Notes
*Theatrical Trailer
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Summary: 2.5 stars out 4
Comment: The Bottom Line:
A capable-enough movie on its own right, October Sky unfortunately cannot capture the joy and triumph of Hickham's original memoir; it's recommended to those who haven't read the book, but the attempts to jazz up real life events to make them more dramatic may grate on anyone who knows the real story.
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Summary: October Sky DVD
Comment: A great movie with some very good actors. I bought it because my mother was born in Coalwood, so it was a way of remembering those days. It would have been a good movie otherwise, but Homer Hickam's books about Coalwood are even better. Don't give up on your dreams.
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Summary: Wonderful Movie to Watch Alone or With Family
Comment: One of my all-time favorite films. No matter how many times I see it I still cry at the same scenes. Based on the true-life experience of a humble but determined young man "October Sky" shows that perserverence can make dreams come true.
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Summary: October Sky Shines
Comment: "October Sky" is the inspirational story of Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal),a miner's son who wanted to explore space. Hickam grew up in rural West Virginia. Chris Cooper is excellent as Homer's pragmatic,practical father. Laura Dern is great as Homer's encouraging teacher.
"October Sky" has sterling performances from Gyllenhaal,Cooper,and Dern. It's a great coming of age story. Let your mind and heart soar for the stars!
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Summary: an excellent feel good movie!
Comment: THis movie is plain and simply the perfect feel-good movie. Based on a true story, it shows how the american spirit of persistance, following your heart, wins out over adveristies.
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