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October Sky

            
             This movie is based on a true story which takes place in Coalwood,.
             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. Quentin is not liked by most of the other students because .
             he is smart and considered a "geek". After seeing Quentin's passion.
             for science and rocket building fellow student Homer Hickam Jr.
             becomes interested. Homer asks Quentin one day in lunch if he .
             could teach him everything he knew about rocket building. This upset his .
             friends Roy Lee and Odell because they believed talking to Quentin could.
             be devastating to their reputation. Finally, Homer convinced his friends to .
             help. They began to build rockets and try new and effective ways to.
             get them to fly. In the process, they blew up Elsie's (Homer's Mom) new .
             picket fence. Without the approval of John Hickam the boys still continue.
             to rocket build. The eventually set up a rocket building laboratory in.
             Homer's basement. They realize that they need help with welding and.
             sanding on their rockets so they ask for the help of employees at the.
             coal mine. After the launch of their first rocket Auk I they are told not to.
             launch anymore rockets on company property and not to seek the help .
             of the employees. Everyday they hike 8 miles to get off company .
             property to launch rockets. They make a launch pad at an abandoned .
             dump site which they call " Cape Coalwood". After stealing railroad.
             tracks and and making explosives in the chemistry lab they have a launch .
             and many of the people from the town come. This is the first rocket to fly.
             in a semi- straight pattern and not explode. On Homer's 16th birthday he.
             recieves an autographed picture from Werner Von Brahn who has been.
             his inspiration in all of his rocket building. This upsets his father because.
             he believes Homer is wasting his time with rocket building.


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1. Movie Analysis - October Sky (1999)

... the film a positive review, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The movie is often labeled as rich in sweet sincerity, intelligence, and a good old-fashioned inspirational drama. "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 ... that make it a technically sound production. Also, the plot has been adapted in such a way, from the original book, that all the primary characters are proper...

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  • Approx Pages: 6
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

2. OCTOBER SKY- MOVIE CRITIQUE

... 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". This is a direct quote from that song. "Rest high above that cloud, no restrictions" is a perfect ... head when that satellite flew over the small town of Coalwood. "Apollo 13" also reminded me of this movie. When Tom Hanks is looking at the sky at night...

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3. October Sky

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 ... father envisions for him. He has done all of this for his goal. Homer Hickam is a real person, and when we learn about the fate of the real people behind October Sky, it all rings true. The message is clear and it's one people n...

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  • Grade Level: High School

4. October Sky

The film "October Sky" is a story based on true events that presents many important themes. One of the main themes, and perhaps the most obvious, is the inspiring idea of chasing one's dreams and ... his gaze upon obtaining his dream. His recognition of his goals and persistence in achieving them is a very admirable and noble quality. 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 ... ...

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5. October Sky

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 ... ...

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6. October Sky

Homer Hickam Jr., Sonny, was born in Coalwood, West Virginia. 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. During these years, there were some pivotal moments that led ... , Sonny's life had begun to change with the launch of Sputnik, the first rocket in orbit by the Russians. Sonny was a quiet and ordinary teenager. Seeing this event in the sky above his own backyard, Sonny felt as though he could touch the rocket. For the first time in his life, an extraordinary event was happening in Coalwood. Th...

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  • Approx Pages: 4
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

7. Entropy in October Sky

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 ... something is created, no matter how wonderful it is, it begins to be destroyed. For example, the moment you are born, you begin to die. Everything has an end. In October Sky, Mr. Hickam said that the hardest thing he ever learned was entropy. He realised that the place where he was brought up, the place that was in his blood, was ... ...

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  • Approx Pages: 1
  • Grade Level: High School

8. October Sky_ Homer Hickam's Struggles

Homer Hickam, the main character from the movie "October Sky" is a remarkable person who applied all five high five principles to his life. Homer applied the principle "Follow Your Heart" by realizing that he didn't want to remain in the ... scientist if he worked hard enough toward that goal, and that was what he was set on doing. Homer's interest in rockets began when he witnessed Sputnik flying through the sky. He turned to rocket building when he realized that playing football was not for him and it was not what was going to help him to leave Coalwood. Homer took ... ...

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  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Grade Level: High School

9. Movie Summary - October Sky

Working together toward a common goal has many benefits. Teamwork is crucial because it can increase the efficiency of the work and at the same time achieve different opinions. The movie October Sky, directed by Joe Johnston, tells a story about a high school boy, Homer Hickam, who has a dream of making rockets and realizes his dream by cooperating with his friends. Homer chooses to ... ...

  • Word Count: 1193
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Grade Level: High School

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