October Sky

Yes, this is a very old movie. It was made close to ten years ago! I was able to see this movie in school because its close to christmas break and the teachers have nothing planned for us to do. The story starts out in the town of Coalwood, West Virginia. People in the town grow up to become a coal miner or a football player. When the Sputnik flies over the town, it inspired a kid named Homer to start rocket building with a group of friends..... and a nerd. 

PROS

There were easily more pros than cons in this movie. The director did a perfect job of descibing Homer's life that i became attached to him, hoping nothing bad would happen. Another great thing was Homer's relationship with his father. It shows how even the most opposite people can still be friends. 

The plot was excellent. To be a kid that wants to do something other than mine coal and play football shows me that anyone can become what they want to be when they grow up. Even when everyone is doubting you, always give yourself a fighting chance. It also gives an idea of how the world left the industrial revolution. 

The movie does a great job with characters. Each actor provided great acting in every scene. 

 CONS

The one thing i didn't like about the movie was that they kinda messed up the climax. When someone stole Homer's rocket piece at the national science fair, His dad sent him a piece by the morning. To me it feels rushed when his dad just suddenly loves Homer. We never see a cutscene describing why it happened

CONCLUSION

October Sky shows us that each and every one of us can be what we want when we grow up. It teaches us a life lesson of bravery and how dreams can come true. One high school student goes against his whole townw, and never gave up on himself. I would highly recommend you to watch this movie now!

My Rating: 4.5/5