October Sky? tells the story of four boys in a poverty-stricken corner of Appalachia who are determined to build their own rocket, and help get America back in thespace race.'' It's seen through the eyes of their leader, young Homer Hickham, who sees the speck of light of theSputnik? in the sky and starts reading the science fiction of Jules Verne. Homer is a good student, but math and science are his weak points. He knows he needs help, and breaks all of the rules in the school lunchroom by approaching the class brain, an outcast named Quentin for reaching his goal. With his friends and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town and especially Homer's father think that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher in the high school understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Therefore, Homer has his dream and his goal that he wants to reach and he has decided to do it. However, Homer could have stopped along the way -- there are too many forces that try to hinder his progress; the police arrest him, the school principal doesn't like what he does, his father obstructs him, and the other kids in school all make fun of him. I realize that the story is "based on a true story," we always have many difficulties and troubles on our way reaching the goals. With the enthusiastic support of Miss Riley, their teacher, they finally are entered in the National Science Awards competition. But none of this was all that easy, especially for Homer, as problems much more dire than flying rockets seemed to push the young man toward his eventual destiny. as an instructor of our shuttle mission astronauts. I think rocketry also works as a wonderful metaphor for Homer's effort to escape his hometown and the bleak future that his father envisions for him.
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. ...
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. ... Teamwork proves important in the success of the movie, October Sky, but teamwork also proves important in the world today. ...
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 ...
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. As it was flying high, one of the villagers declared that it resembles a "diamond in the sky". ... When Tom Hanks is looking at the sky at night behind his house, and is placing his thumb in front of the moon and then taking it away, the bright light reminded me of that satellite. Also, when his fr...
The movie, "October Sky," is based on the true story of Homer Hickam Jr., a NASA scientist. ... "October Sky is a coming-of-age story with a heart to match its Hollywood craftsmanship" (October Sky 1999, Rottentomatoes). MetaCritic listed it with, "Generally Favorable Reviews," based on 23 professional critic reviews of the movie (Critic Reviews of October Sky, Metacritic). ... Filming for, "October Sky," began on February 23, 1998, approximately a year before the movie's public release. ... Another main theme in, "October Sky," is that opportunities bring potential and obstacle...
Pretend that you"re a firework display. You"re lighting up the dark sky with your dazzling brilliant lights and vivid colours. Thousands of people are watching you. They"re clapping and whistling and it's all because of you. Suddenly, you start to get dimmer. Your luminosity is muted. Ashes fall, an...
In his book, October Sky" he relates his own life story, focusing on his teenage years and his attempts to build a rocket with his friends. ... Seeing this event in the sky above his own backyard, Sonny felt as though he could touch the rocket. ...
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. Ms. Riley's class sits and listens as Sputnik flies through outerspace. This captures the attention of a student named Quentin. ...
