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Kay Scarpetta · 11-21-2003, 06:13 PM

Who's seen this movie? We watched it today in Spanish class. I was blown away by what a good movie it was, especially at the end when Homer won the National Science Fair.

Although I must say, the best part is that the whole thing is true. At the end when they say what really happened, especially how the Rocket Boys all graduated from college, Homer went to work for NASA, then Elsie finally got to Murtle Beach, wow. It was just great.

Opinions?

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 11-21-2003, 06:28 PM

I think we watched that in 8th grade before graduation. It sounds familiar. But I don't remember it...hmm/

Crimson and Clover · 11-21-2003, 07:49 PM

I saw it in one of my science classes. I didnt think I was going to like it, but I thought it was really good.

Janice · 11-22-2003, 01:54 AM

I saw it when on video a few years ago. I remember just loving it. I don't recall the cast really....Chris Cooper plays the father?
I remember the plot, and I know I loved the movie.

Penny Lane · 11-22-2003, 01:18 PM

I watched it on video a few years ago. It was very good!

The only cast member that I think I remember is Laura Dern. She was in it wasn't she?

(the teacher maybe?)

*Marilyn Monroe* · 11-22-2003, 01:28 PM

That was the best movie I've ever been forced to watch in Science class.

11-21-2003, 06:13 PM	#1
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	October Sky Who's seen this movie? We watched it today in Spanish class. I was blown away by what a good movie it was, especially at the end when Homer won the National Science Fair. Although I must say, the best part is that the whole thing is true. At the end when they say what really happened, especially how the Rocket Boys all graduated from college, Homer went to work for NASA, then Elsie finally got to Murtle Beach, wow. It was just great. Opinions?
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11-21-2003, 07:49 PM	#3
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11-22-2003, 01:18 PM	#5
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,247	I watched it on video a few years ago. It was very good! The only cast member that I think I remember is Laura Dern. She was in it wasn't she? (the teacher maybe?)
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11-21-2003, 06:28 PM	#2
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	I think we watched that in 8th grade before graduation. It sounds familiar. But I don't remember it...hmm/

11-22-2003, 01:54 AM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I saw it when on video a few years ago. I remember just loving it. I don't recall the cast really....Chris Cooper plays the father? I remember the plot, and I know I loved the movie.

11-22-2003, 01:28 PM	#6
Marilyn Monroe Diamonds... Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 24, 2001 Location: Where gentlemen actually prefer brunettes Posts: 4,811	That was the best movie I've ever been forced to watch in Science class.