'October Sky' is a film about a group of young boys in a troubled mid-western coal-mining village who have the dream about creating rockets. This hobby leads them on to some exciting and wider events and recognition. It is ultimately a film about an unsung hero and his troubled family life with an over-bearing father who wants to make a better life for himself. It's a film about hope and dreams.
Although the story itself is engaging and emotional, the film is too full of clichés for my tastes. It is one of those films that gives you hope and makes you feel good. It teaches that people who put their mind to something can achieve some important recognition. This film makes life seem so simple, which is great if you enjoy films like that but annoying if you were hoping for a little bit more. There are many films that follow a similar mold, and one of these is Field of Dreams.
Although the story itself is engaging and emotional, the film is too full of clichés for my tastes. It is one of those films that gives you hope and makes you feel good. It teaches that people who put their mind to something can achieve some important recognition. This film makes life seem so simple, which is great if you enjoy films like that but annoying if you were hoping for a little bit more. There are many films that follow a similar mold, and one of these is Field of Dreams.