October Sky(1999)- User Reviews

I loved this movie!!!! It made me cry at some parts because it was so emotional. What's really cool is that the railroad scene was shot right behind my house!!more»

For a movie that is considered a wonderful movie, this is not a wonderful movie. "October Sky" is just disapointing in my view. This film is boring and overzealous in repition. Why is this, you ask? Because I have seen this film so many times …more»

I adore this movie. Maybe it's because it has Jake Gyllenhaal in it, who I think is an amazing actor or maybe it’s for more concrete reasons.
For me this is a movie I watch to remind me that there is good in the world and that some people do get …more»

i think that this was the most sadest inspirational movies i have ever watched i cried it was so sad and plus what made this movie so great was that well Jake well he is very hott so that really helped the movie alot. I really think that the scene where …more»

This is a completely sad story about a boy named Homer and his friends. One of their dads dies working in a mine.(sorry if I gave part of the movie away) They journey through the rocket buisness until one of them gets to present theirs. This is an excellent …more»

This movie had a really great story line. And what made it even more interestin was that it was based on a true story. I really enjoyed the overall out come of this movie.more»

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 love this film than you're not a motion picture fan.more»

This film was incredible, it has a great story line and awsome actors.This film is based on a true story which makes even better because it teaches a part of american history. It was hilarious, Jake Gyllenhaalis a breathtaking actor, William Lee Scott,Chad …more»

I first saw this movie when my 5th grade teacher let us watch it in class. After I saw it, I loved it sooo much, that I bought my own copy. Later, I wanted to build rockets! I got a bunch of kids at school together and we formed the rocket kids, but we …more»

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 that he needed to let go. But it was one of the best movies I have ever seen. Anyone …more»