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The Astronaut Farmer
2007
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Positive Reviews
32
Negative reviews
12
Average Rating
3.0
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4.5
Although The Astronaut Farmer feels something like a throwback to a gentler time, what makes the film work is its utter sincerity and perfect command ..
Austin Chronicle
3.0
This is almost always a good thing even if the movie is a deserved head scratcher.
Austin Chronicle
3.0
You believe in the guy.Michael Polish directs the thing pretty capably, and M. David Mullen delivers some truly beautiful cinematography.
Cinema Blend
3.0
Far too many people have not risked all for their dream and the result is a vexing feeling of not having lived at all.
Spirituality And Practice
2.2
Even such a fine actor like Thornton cant make us forget how muddled is the fantasy ride, how much its an insult to our intelligence and how tiresome ..
Sover
1.9
With its plodding pace and simplistic message about the importance of pursuing ones personal dream no matter how bizarre, costly or pointless that dre ..
Tv Guide
3.8
And a thrilling, early launch sequence skillfully melds special effects and human emotions.
Combust Ible Celluloid
0.0
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Chicago Reader
4.4
The film is quirky but sincerepredictable but genuinely inspiring.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.5
The big question is will audiences respond to this kind of upbeat Capraesque film
Lariat
2.8
This movie just feels like it needs to be about something more, too.It has heart and soul but no depth.
Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Tweet The Astronaut Farmer Jim Lane By This article was published on 03.01.07 Advertisement A Texas rancher (Billy Bob Thornton) may have dropped out ..
News Review
1.5
Some movies are so flagrantly awful that they achieve classic status. To this rarefied company we must now add The Astronaut Farmer, a nut brain fable ..
Cs Monitor
3.5
Like that film, this is the story of an iconic American figure the farmer and family man who is driven by a higher calling to achieve something more.
Film Journal
1.9
Thornton plays his Capra esque, thoroughly flawed everyman with easygoing restraint that might be welcomed anywhere else; here it just contributes to ..
Boston
3.2
Its a harmless and farfetched family movie, after all, and rebellious underdogs who dare to dream are frequently rewarded in harmless, farfetched fami ..
Movies
4.4
Its also super entertaining.Critics are fond of referring to movies as a great ride.
Sf Gate
4.0
The movies unpretentious lightheartedness, which echoes the old fashioned, corn fed lore of Frank Capra, or even The Andy Griffith Show, makes it blis ..
Washington Post
1.9
As for adult audiences, they will more clearly see it for what it is: a well meaning but insufferably corny yarn with a plot that goes far and beyond ..
The Movie Boy
4.5
But its not an easy feel good its a challenge to make your own feel good.
Flickfilosopher
3.8
From a real world engineering standpoint, the movie doesnt stand up to scrutiny, but it is dramatically effective.
ReelViews
3.5
Movies offer us wildly divergent stories with vivid, close up emotions, and so did the six fimmakers we invited to take part in the Envelope Directors ..
Calendar Live
3.1
But those willing to be taken back to a simpler timewhen movies were about walking out triumphantshould find watching Astronaut Farmer a pleasant way ..
Hollywood
3.2
Every one has to top the last one.It is the same with families in movies.
Seattle Pi
0.5
Unfortunately, the Polishes continued after this good ending point by adding an ending that rewards a mad pursuit of an impossible goal.There is nothi ..
Tony Medley
3.8
While theres little doubt that screenwriters Mark and Michael Polish (the latter of whom also directs) are going for a sentimental, old fashioned sort ..
Reel Film
1.5
Its overly nice and rams the beauty of the human spirit right down your throat.
7M Pictures
3.1
Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen and Bruce Dern.Directed by Michael Polish.
The Star
2.5
It isnt remotely believable, and the conclusion is more laughable than satisfying.
Deseret News
3.1
Kansas City, Kan., native and pop star Janelle Monae came to the Starlight Theater for her first headlining show in five years, giving an astounding p ..
Kansas City
1.9
Charles Farmer (Billy Bob Thornton) is a Texas rancher who left NASA years ago to care for his family when his father died.Years later, Farmer, a smal ..
Christianity Today
2.5
I loved the big beautiful idea of it all & its 1st few minutes. And it does give great climax. Unfortunately, the script is somewhat rickety. I kept w ..
Ross Anthony
3.8
Its always a subtle performance that never goes too far over the top, but hits the big notes when needed.
Waffle Movies
3.8
It also offers a gorgeously shot film thats visually exciting, even as it veers away from the overly stylish look of past Polish Brothers films.
ComingSoon
2.5
After I land Ill send out a memo alerting all adult travelers to the dangers up here, though Im sure most kids will enjoy the ride.Who doesnt dream of ..
Chron
3.2
Northfork plays for me less as an actual art film than a film about the idea of an art film.Similarly, The Astronaut Farmer feels more often than not ..
Decent Films
2.0
The Astronaut Farmer is one of those movies that you dont believe for a moment while youre watching it, but you leave with a warm glow.But by the time ..
Tony Mack
1.8
Kids will likely be bored by the slow paced elements of a mans mid life crisis.
From The Balcony
3.1
But its somewhat less than a deep exploration of character and responsibility.
Denver Post
3.8
I would recommend this movie to anyone looking for a little inspiration or a good heart touching story.
Entertainment Spectrum
3.5
Theres enough humor and wink wink to get away with the preachy stuff.
Can Mag
4.0
While it is far too long, especially in the home stretch, The Astronaut Farmer is a heartwarming and fun story about the tenacity it takes to see a dr ..
Movies Ign
2.5
Stuck between an idealized 60s era idea of liberty and our post 9/11 clampdown under Big Brother, The Astronaut Farmer is a high concept movie that ne ..
Film Critic 1963 Typepad
1.5
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Cine Rina
2.5
We should be routing for Farmer and delighted that his dreams are finally becoming a reality, but, instead, the implausibility of the whole thing, the ..
Brandon Fibbs
2.5
The Astronaut Farmer, with its warm family spirit, has a genuine sweetness to it, and it feels downright curmudgeonly to find fault with its follow yo ..
Seattle Times
3.5
Its a gentle, optimistic family picture that barely registers a pulse, but doesnt offend either.
English Oh My News
4.4
Thornton and Madsen are good enough to make you believe in the authenticity of their bond, and if you accept the movie on its own terms it works as a ..
Ar Kansas Online
2.5
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh ..
Time Out Ny
3.1
Whats really sad is that when the story makes an attempt at drama, the tone change from goofy fun Disney pic is a little disconcerting.
3.1
A relentlessly crude and coarse sitcom with too much downtime between laughs to make it worth the wait.
Urban Spectrum
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