The movie, "October Sky," is based on the true story of Homer Hickam Jr. The movie was adopted from his autobiography, "Rocket Boys." The title of this movie, is an anagram to rocket boys (Movies: Rocket Boys). The movie showcases life of a young adult, Homer Hickam, a high school student in Coalwood, West Virginia. The townspeople predominantly work in the coal mining fields, where Homer's father is a respected supervisor. .
The townspeople witness the Russian-made satellite, Sputnik 1, in orbit around earth one night. After seeing the satellite, Homer gains interest in building rockets, and wants to enter the science fair. Initially he faces opposition from his family and friends, but is determined to learn about rocketry. Homer teams up with the school's math nerd, Quentin Wilson, and two friends Roy Lee Cooke, and Sherman O'Dell. Homer's endeavors are thoroughly supported by the boys' science teacher, Miss Riley. .
Initially they start testing with crude designs, but then start experimenting with better designs and fuels. Soon a local newspaper runs their story. The very next day, they are arrested on accounts of starting a forest fire. Then Homer's father makes it clear that Homer should abandon such efforts, and focus on coal mining. After the arrests, and his father's lack of support, Homer and his friends abandon the idea altogether. Homer drops out from high school to work in the coal mine, as his father gets injured while rescuing workers from a mishap in the mine. .
After some time of working in the coal mine, Homer looks into a book of rocket science provided to him by Miss Riley. He calculates the path of rocket that they fired, and discovers that the fire that they were blamed for couldn't have been possibly started by them. Mr. Turner, their principal initially mocks the boys, but later finds out that the thing that started the fire was indeed not a rocket but a solar flare. After this incident the boys take part in the school science fair, and win the competition.
The film "October Sky" is a story based on true events that presents many important themes. ... Another of the main themes or messages in "October Sky" is the idea that opportunity can come knocking, but with it comes two sides - the possibilities it brings into our lives and also the things it can get in the way of. ...
This is once again shown at the end of the movie when his father goes to see his son launch his last rocket into the sky. A song called "Satellite" by the Dave Matthews Band immediately entered my mind as soon as homer was looking up at the Sputnik satellite that soared above the October sky. ... "Apollo 13" also reminded me of this movie. ... Also, when his friends, and mainly Homer's father, blasted off the last rocket in "October sky", it reminded me of the rocket ship that was launched in "Apollo 13". ... When I first saw this movie, I was very emotional. ...
In the movie, October Sky, Homer was determined to reach his goals. ... In October Sky, Homer and the "Rocket Boys" worked together as a team in order to complete their rocket. ... Homer encouraged the "Rocket Boys" throughout the movie. ... Teamwork proves important in the success of the movie, October Sky, but teamwork also proves important in the world today. ...
October Sky? ... in the sky and starts reading the science fiction of Jules Verne. ... Homer Hickam is a real person, and when we learn about the fate of the real people behind October Sky, it all rings true. ... That's the basic message I get from this movie and I think it's a movie with very deep values. ...
The movie October Sky, directed by Joe Johnston, tells a story about a high school boy, Homer Hickam, who has a dream of making rockets and realizes his dream by cooperating with his friends. ... From the movie and my own experience, Homer and I both gain benefits from teamwork. ... The most impressive scene in the movie is the announcement at the National Science Fair. ... Though in the beginning of the movie, Quentin is not friendly to others because of his bad personality and his appearance, now they are happily enjoying the feeling of success together. ...
This movie is based on a true story which takes place in Coalwood, West Virginia in 1957. The movie October Sky begins with the launching of Sputnik. ... Personal Critique I really enjoyed this movie. ... this movie has also inspired me further to pursue my dreams. ... This movie is truly an inspiration to me. ...
October Sky October Sky's is a story about a group of high school boys growing up in a coal mining West Virginia town. Homer throughout the story was faced with many different situations and grew up to be a young man because of them. Homer and his three friends face a certain conflict with ...
October Sky directed by Joe Johnston was a wonderful movie. ... Change is very constant in October Sky. ... In October Sky, Homer Hickam had to focus on his journey. ... The journey of life is no taken alone and in October Sky there are many people who help Homer Hickman accomplish his dreams. ... In conclusion, Joe Johnston's October Sky is a wonderful movie because it teaches all genders and age groups to follow their dreams and to never give up hope. ...