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An Inspirational and Heartfelt Story
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(Sep 15, 2006)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I loved this movie. It was really great and moved me. I loved the cast who played the characters. They did a great job. But I also thought the father had too much pride t...
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Excellent - Classic Film
by RobertM (
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(Nov 2, 2006)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is a brillant and very entertaining motion picture. Wonderful direction and acting in this true story of life in the coal mining hills of West Virginia. if you don't...
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Thank you Ms.Hewig!!!
by Brianna (
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(Jul 31, 2004)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I hadn't seen this movie or heard of it till I was in the sixth grade and my science teacher Ms.Hewig played it for the class. I was so touched! I love this movie so much...
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good but not with many fans
by Dan (
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(Jan 29, 2005)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a very good family drama but isnt in a category that many people would like. Set in 1955 virgina in a coal mining town you can expect that many people may not be...
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Best. Movie. Ever.
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(Mar 2, 2004)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Once in a while there is a movie that just blows you away. This is one of those movies. Great actors, great story, great direction and an overall great message about fo...
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Inspiring and Sensitive
by Luis (
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(May 26, 2005)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
There is no question that Chris Cooper is a tremendous actor. In this movie you can see him play as a tough dad, and yet hi brings an air of sensibility and honesty so po...
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October Sky
by Sam (
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(Apr 17, 2008)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
One of my favorite movies. Jake Gyllenhall plays Homer Hickam a high school teen who wants to grow up and become a rocket scientist when he grows up. This movie was such...
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You Will Cheer up to the End
by Josh (
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(Apr 6, 2005)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is one of the best family films ever, and a truly uplifting Drama. The actings inspired, and the storys one of the best around. Its not one to miss.
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this is a very inspirational movie.
by PAUL (
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(Dec 24, 2003)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
this movie shows that people with a dream, with proper encoruagement and guidance can change the world for the better. see it.
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Touching Movie Warms Hearts
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(Nov 26, 2003)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
In this true story of Homer Hickam striving for success, many people are touched. Rockets are the only thing in Homer's life, but his father thinks they're rubbish. Hom...
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