October Sky (DVD, 1999)

great movie

My husband, adult son and I really enjoyed this movie..especially since it was based on a true story...the movie was based in the '50's when the Russians had launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the earth...a young boy from a mining town in West Virginia had a dream to launch rockets where almost no youth had a chance of doing anything but mining.....my sons launched Estes rockets when they were young so the movie was especially appealing...good clean entertainment...Read full review

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The case wouldn't click shut, wouldn't c...

The case wouldn't click shut, wouldn't completely close. There were scuff marks on the playing surface of the disc. I haven't tried to play it yet.

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All time great inspiring story

True story that demonstrates one should never give up on attaining a life's goal. Also about how one person can inspire young people to heights they never dreamed possible while many other attempted to keep the status quo.Read full review

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OCTOBER SKY

Loved it because I could watch it with the entire family.I highly recommend! NO sex scenes, NO vulgar language, just a good down to earth exciting movie. Much of it is very much like the days that it represented.
When is Hollywood ever going to get that THIS is the type of movies that America really wants to watch. Just look at the high ticket sales on "kids" animation movies or movies without extreme violence, sex or bad language.
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Great Film

Great movie! Old fashion values and the pride of hard working families. Very inspiring.

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Rocket Boys

If you like science and rockets then this movie is for you. October Sky takes place late 50's in a town called Coalwood. You learn the inner workings of a rocket and evolution of rocketeers. Based on a true story.Read full review

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"A great movie"

I had never seen this breath taking movie. I really loved it. It made me laugh but overall it made me cry. I would definitely recommend this movie to my family and friends. It really teaches us never to give up our hope and determination when trying to accomplish something in our life. Let's never give up!Read full review

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Good family dvd with good values

This is a fantastic movie at a great price. We had watched it years ago and about a month ago my son wanted to borrow it but we did not own it so I bought it.

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October Sky review

This video was watched many years ago and was not forgotten. I reordered this because it is a true upbuilding story. Glad to have this in my video library.

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Reach for the stars

Great inspirational story about a group of school kids who build better lives for themselves, thanks to the inspiration of their teacher.

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