The Astronaut Farmer (DVD, 2008)
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If twin filmmakers Mark and Michael Polish take cues from David Lynch, then THE ASTRONAUT FARMER is their version of THE STRAIGHT STORY. Though the brothers usually deal in the surreal (NORTHFORK) and the strange (TWIN FALLS, IDAHO), this drama about a would-be astronaut is almost pedestrian by comparison. But thanks to strong performances and a quirky story, this film manages to be both interesting and inspirational. Billy Bob Thornton (BAD SANTA) plays Charles Farmer, a man who is unwilling to let his lack of NASA credentials keep him from space. Instead, he builds a rocket in his Texas barn and prepares to launch it. When his attempts to purchase large amounts of fuel draw the eye of the government, he must contend with the law, the press, and mounting bills. <BR>Though Farmer is a rebel of sorts, he is a departure from the gruff characters Thornton usually plays in films such as BAD SANTA and BAD NEWS BEARS. He is tender toward his family and idealistic, though he doesnÆt hesitate to throw a brick through a window. Virginia Madsen continues her ascent after SIDEWAYS with her role as Farmer's long-suffering wife. Her chemistry with both Thornton and the three young actors that play their children brings a believable family dynamic to the film. Character actors Tim Blake Nelson (O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?) and Jon Gries (NAPOLEON DYNAMITE) add charm and sincerity to their roles as FarmerÆs lawyer and an FBI agent, respectively. Mark Polish plays a small role as another agent, while twin brother Michael directs. Both Polish brothers wrote the heart-warming screenplay that features touches of wry humour, making for an enjoyable cinematic experience.Product Identifiers
EAN7321900822923
eBay Product ID (ePID)64124817
Product Key Features
ActorBruce Dern, Virginia Madsen, Billy Bob Thornton
Film/TV TitleThe Astronaut Farmer
DirectorMichael Polish
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageArabic\English
Run Time100 Mins
FormatDVD
Release Year2008
FeaturesInteractive Menu, With Subtitles
GenreDrama, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
CertificatePG
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
ReviewsNew York Times - A disarmingly sincere follow-your-dreams fable... With a visual freshness, Entertainment Weekly - This studio release retains the trademark love of warped American gothic that the Polishes share with David Lynch and the brothers Ethan and Joel Coen, Box Office - The filmmakers have entered a higher orbit by crafting a bigger-budget family film
ScreenwriterMichael Polish, Mark Polish
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleThe Astronaut Farmer
Consumer AdviceContains mild language, threat and brief injury
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- 05 Dec, 2019
Farout and solid
I think everyone who loves films should see this one. At some point in time this will become a classic. o on give it a try and feel only the good things. You won't regret this film when you buy itVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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