On 2010-03-20 Patricia Sievert, Byron, IL USA wrote: I own both a VHS and DVD copy of this movie. Adding the DVD to my collection was worth it for the extra features. This movie is wonderful for family viewing and for use in school. I like to show it at science camp for movie night. The campers might groan when they see it is an ´old fashioned´ movie, but it only takes a few minutes before they are totally hooked. It is inspirational and entertaining while still accurately representing the scientific process and determination shown by these young men. I´ve seen cynical teenagers enthralled by this movie. I cannot think of a better movie to share with students.. And summed up by saying Love this movie. Currently October Sky (Special Edition) has an overall rating of 10 over 10.
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Fred Murphy claimed Coalwood, West Virginia, 1957. Working in the coal mines is an inescapable way of life in this small town. When high schooler Homer Hickam, Jr. (Jake Gyllenhaal) sees the Sputnik satellite in the night sky, he dares to break free of the mines and reach for the stars. With the support of his teacher (Laura Dern) and three friends, Homer sets out on an inspiring quest to build his own rocket. Overcoming a poor education, a tough father (Chris Cooper) and a series of misfires, Homer turns his dreams into reality in this incredible true story of hope, determination and triumph. ´You’ll laugh with it, cry with it, and go away absolutely loving it,´ says Robert Butler (Knight Ridder News Service) of the critically acclaimed October Sky. This special edition dvd includes: *Aiming High: The Story of the Rocket Boys, starring the real Rocket Boys. *Feature Commentary with Homer Hickam *Spotlight on Location *Production Notes *Theatrical Trailer
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