October Sky

  • 1999


MOVIE IS dramatic american entertaining powerful worthwhile
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91 % Certified-fresh
$ 34 Million
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Positive Reviews 37
Negative reviews 2
Average Rating 4.0/5
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4.5
The TV movie subject matter is infused with genuine feeling for the value of learning as a passport to freedom, and an authentic regard for the honest .. Time Out
4.5
As Homer, Jake Gyllenhaal brings a sweet natured, all American exuberance to the movie.
2.5
Theres hope, heroism, and Dern as a dying schoolmarm, but October Sky falls flat due to its all too obvious third act and the vague fact that, really, ..
2.0
As adapted by Lewis Colick, the screenplay shifts busily among the boys rocket exploits, Homers family, conditions at the mine and the influence of a .. The New York Times
4.0
October Sky certainly isnt a great movie, but a pleasant one, and one I can recommend which, so far, in 1999, is a wonder in itself. E Film Critic
4.5
The good news is, October Sky is good enough to survive both the sticky, gooey promo campaign and the sticky, gooey ending. San Francisco Chronicle
3.8
Its a warm, entertaining drama about a family portrayed in surprisingly rich shadings and its blend of humor and poignancy aims to hit home with all a .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
It will lift your spirit and make you feel good about all those who pursue their dreams in the face of large obstacles. Spirituality And Practice
4.5
A professionally crafted family film that reserves all its challenging moments for its characters, letting the audience bask comfortably in the approa .. Village Voice
3.8
Director Joe Johnston has crafted a feel good film that doesnt pander to cheap emotions.
3.8
This feeling of lifelessness is also reflected in Del Toros lamentably less than enthralling work as the central character, as the star offers up a su .. Reel Film Reviews
5.0
It is about four kids who build rockets, but it is a lot more than that. It is about having the guts to go for your dreams and not worrying about what .. Lariat
4.5
Keeping the proceedings on a small scale, the talented but lesser known cast doesnt get in the way of the storytelling. Screen It
3.8
These oversimplified aspects of October Sky dont scuttle its worthwhile qualities, and many parents will cheer its clean and friendly approach. Cs Monitor
3.8
And though the film isnt completely free of cloying moments, Johnston doesnt linger on them, and he cleverly concentrates on the interactions between .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
spirited, exciting entertainment that delivers on any number of levels and you dont have to be a youngster to enjoy it. Internet Reviews
3.0
October Sky is a powerful look at a young mans drives to become a scientist. It is also a moving portrait of a father son relationship. Internet Reviews
4.4
The upbeat film has a genuineness and poignancy that will touch your heart! Internet Reviews
3.8
October Sky is a bit schmaltzy and predictable. But that shouldnt keep anyone from enjoying this true life saga of a boy whose dreams could not be con .. Internet Reviews
4.5
Science, science education, and Americas space program are badly underfunded and misunderstood, and any movie that demonstrates well the drama and fun ..
3.8
October Sky doesnt seem like much on paper, but it is an entertaining, smart movie that is calculated to satisfy the all American notion that anyone c .. Q Network
4.5
It could also be the title of a boys own adventure novel which this wonderfully entertaining true life tale resembles.
3.8
Goodbye Lover is a very enjoyable lark of an entertainment, but the films virtues are exactly what made it such hell to market its a deliciously unpre .. Mr Brown Movies
3.8
It is ultimately in the exact performances and writing that are the primary reasons October Sky works so well. The Movie Boy
4.5
Not only does Homer never intend to become a miner, now hes set on a career in space engineering, a field of work that doesnt even exist yet! Cnn
5.0
Directed by Joe Johnston (The Rocketeer), almost every moment of October Sky breathes with this kind of gifted and timeless filmmaking. Spliced Wire
3.8
The plot is trite, the conflict feels forced, and even the math doesnt work out perfectly. Movie Habit
4.5
A sweet yet sincere coming of age story about fathers and sons, communities pulling together and, above all, heroes. Boxoffice Magazine
3.1
The plot follows the usual formula, so that were it a rocket, one could predict within a matter of feet where it would land. Ross Anthony
4.0
Though shot in Tennessee, Johnstons October Sky successfully evokes the stifling atmosphere of a blackened 1950s town in the southern West Virginia mo .. Film Quips Online
4.5
Retreads the soggy ground staked out by Field of Dreams, with sentimental tears and group hugs as the answer to conflicting ideological standpoints. Bfi
3.5
If you want to see this conflict done beautifully, go rent Shine. Need Coffee
4.4
Yes, isnt that strange And at a budget of a mere $20 million, I smell sleeper hit. Nitrate Online
2.5
Unlike most of these tear jerker situations painting the parent out to be the bad one, this father isnt the villain; hes only a man who thinks the bes .. Cinema Phile
4.5
This small, well crafted coming of age docudrama is a real life Revenge of the Nerds by way of Stand By Me. Boston Phoenix
4.4
October Sky is a rare oddity in cinema: a self proclaimed uplifting film that is actually uplifting! Cine Matter
3.0
An enthralling and warm hearted story about four high school students who taught themselves to build and fly real rockets.
4.2
Put simply, October Sky is a great movie, the kind that restores ones faith in the power of cinema. It deserves to be cherished and treasured. Zaki's Corner
1.5
Read it as sublimated or expressionist, the movie is all about boys and their toys.
4.5
What dramatic conflict October Sky possesses doesnt come from Homers experiments. Dvd Journal
4.0
October Sky is inspirational, and it is triumphant; its also smart, well written, and well acted! Scott Renshaw's Screening ..



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