OCTOBER SKY (1999) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

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@schapman411 2 года назад

Real life Homer said that to make the movie more interesting they chose to make his Dad unsupportive in the movie. In real life his Dad was a self-taught man that loved learning.

@Wizardofgosz 2 года назад

Right. And the first book shows that. Homer Sr. was much more helpful than the film showed, he just didn't want anyone to KNOW he was being helpful.

@spangelicious837 2 года назад

And he never had to go work in the mine either.

@Wizardofgosz 2 года назад

@@spangelicious837 Not in the time frame of the first book, which is what this movie is. But later on in life he chose to go work in the mines, and work hard he did indeed.

@Wizardofgosz 2 года назад

@@spangelicious837 He has a book called Sky of Stone that is about this very thing.

@spangelicious837 2 года назад

@@Wizardofgosz Oh, that's interesting. Thanks for the info!

@XLRAshon 2 года назад

October Sky is such a criminally underrated movie. Far too few people have seen this

@aaronroibeard Год назад

Facts

@PafMedic Год назад

Amen,And I Couldnt Tell You How Many Times Ive Watched It❤❤❤

@mexitalican99 Год назад

Why does everybody say this about almost every single film ever. lol Do you know specifically how many have watched it? when this movie came out, i remember it being all over the place and so many people were talking about it. It was popular as hell for the next few years.

@jhonalego4323 Год назад

Is a excellent movie

@AlvordJoe Год назад

Until I retired, All of my students saw this movie.

@maizeman90 2 года назад

The ending where Miss Riley watches the final rocket destroys me every damn time.

@ago5022 2 года назад

Every. Single. Time.

@Trowa71 Год назад

Laura Dern has had so many good roles, but this is my favourite.

@billyvon666 4 месяца назад

omg broke my heart.

@ThatCapnGeech 2 года назад

The scene where Homer’s dad stands up for his friend is my favorite scene. It shows his moral character in the face of injustice

@andrewpetik2034 2 года назад

One of my favorite scenes. His father may not have it all figured out, (who among us does?) but he knew that was wrong and did something about it.

@SweetLou0523 2 года назад

Cass said it best, "I don't think he's a bad man, he just doesn't know what to do with his son who's so different from him."

@danielwhyatt3278 2 года назад

Yeah that moment really goes to show who he really is inside.

@donkeygospel6 2 года назад

Yes this scene is really important because without it, Homer’s dad is just an unlikable hard ass. But this scene makes it clear he’s an honorable, loyal man. He just doesn’t understand his son.

@homerhickam4893 8 месяцев назад

Awww.... this was such a nice review. Glad you liked the film. It is astonishingly still so popular everywhere. I'm glad I got around to telling the story and the producers and director and actors took it all to heart and made a great movie that still resonates with so many. Valentine and I, by the way, did not get married. She was actually a bit different than shown in the movie. She became a brilliant attorney and we're still friends.

@zeusdarkgod7727 5 месяцев назад

you inspired me so much in my own life Homer, i will never be as accomplished, but i got out of West Virginia for a time and traveled the globe before retiring back home. my admiration and love for science although never my career path has always been a constant in my life, thanks in large part to your story. i hope your doing well, much love and respect to you and yours.

@BiffMan42 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for sharing your story with everyone, Homer. Your book is one of my favorites and I've read it to my kids several times over the years. Thank you.

@fester2306 4 месяца назад

Fellow WVian here. Love the book and the film. I had a professor in college who went to college with Miss Riley. He said she was a wonderful woman, just as described by you and shown in the film.

@jonjohns65 4 месяца назад

You're so kind to leave a comment! Thank you so much for a lifetime of inspiration!

@michaelmcfadden9805 4 месяца назад

Happy I saw this comment while another video was live so I could bring some attention to it! I may be over in rainy Scotland, but as a small town boy who also pursued a STEM career, your story's been a big inspiration to me for many years Mr Hickam; thanks for being such an inspiration and I wish you all the best!

@joshuadouglas9201 Год назад

The scene where John confronts the abusive drunk stepdad is what cements Chris Cooper as a legend for me. The way he stood up for the boy without a father, essentially becoming his father for him in that moment, showing Roy Lee that though his dad is dead, his love is still with him. I have such admiration for men who step up like that. That’s the kind of man I strive to be. I love your reactions; this movie makes me tear up every time.

@Thurisaz314159 6 месяцев назад

I love when Chris Cooper sticks up for other people. This and August Osage County are great examples.

@The_Curious_Cat 5 месяцев назад

It's what makes us the audience be torn when it comes to the relationship with his son. On one hand he proves he's a great guy, stands up for others, saves workers in danger. But then when he sees Homer not wanting to follow his footsteps he looks like a different person, it comes out of love, because he doesn't believe whatever Homer is doing has a future. But in the end he understands Homer is his own person, leaves the pride on the side and embraces what his son wants to do. A great character and the actor did a brilliant job.

@Drax514 5 месяцев назад

Chris Cooper is really good in the Bourne movies and The Kingdom.

@gregsteele806 2 года назад

The space race was important to the cold war for one very important reason: Building the technology to put a satellite into orbit is also building the infrastructure to create ballistic missiles that can drop bombs anywhere in the world.

@susiestone5644 2 года назад

Those that control the skies, control the war aka space is just a little higher. lol

@jayeisenhardt1337 2 года назад

@@susiestone5644 "I have the high ground" meme

@josiahzabel8596 2 года назад

@@jayeisenhardt1337 can't get higher than the sky itself

@Cg23sailor 2 года назад

As important as creating the technology, the Space Race publicly demonstrated to our enemies that we had the technology and that it worked.

@thekpmckay 2 года назад

Equally important was the communication potential. Hence the radio signal.

@chrisschmalhofer4348 2 года назад

Someone already mentioned the book Rocket boys, homer Hickam‘s biography and memoir. Most people don’t notice that October sky is an anagram of rocket boys. The movie was going to be called rocket boys originally, but the name was changed because thry didn’t want people thinking it was some kind of action adventure movie.

@CraigKostelecky 2 года назад

I like the title Rocket Boys better, but October Sky works so well.

@jayeisenhardt1337 2 года назад

The start with Sputnik. Soviets, October revolution to October Sky. The name works really well for just an anagram. Showing that satellite flying over head in the perfect moments. Especially when he is going down deep in the earth to contrast with his dream, like it was being lowed for burial at a funeral.

@RaptorStudios 2 года назад

I read the book about 2 years ago

@johnk9220 2 года назад

October Sky is also an anagram for Rocket Boys

@adrianrocha49 2 года назад

I read the book, in the middle of reading it again. It's a really good book.

@NessOnett8 2 года назад

I was not expecting this, it's not usually high on the list of reaction movies being lesser known. But man do I love this movie.

@SoloRenegade 2 года назад

same

@josephg.1.130 2 года назад

Theres so many lowkey movies that are a great reaction, i mena i enjoy watching a few thousand saving private ryan recations just as much as the next guy but damn

@annieberardino8732 Год назад

I’ve been waiting for someone to react to this movie!

@roystout9751 2 года назад

The mine companies bought the land, built the town and homes, then moved the workers in. They lived in company houses on company land and shopped in company owned stores. Yes, we still have mines, but much safer than they were back then.

@KS-xk2so 2 года назад

The score for this movie is so underrated. That violin at the end during the rocket launch is just incredible.

@ReadingRambo152 10 месяцев назад

As a violinist it's one of my all time favorite soundtracks

@andrewpetik2034 8 месяцев назад

It is so beautiful, so much emotion, it brings tears to my eyes...

@cliffperk234 2 года назад

I graduated from Big Creek High School in 1989, and my father was killed in a mining accident in 1978 working for Olga coal company. i love this movie even though it wasnt shot in WV but TN and i am facebook friends with Homer Hickam.

@toddbrown8546 2 года назад

You graduated with my wife, Laura Somoskey. Small World…..

@PioneerPA 2 года назад

Did you happen to play football? I went to a football game at BC in Fall of 1990. Will never forget the owl and blinking eye staring at the crowd!

@djt8518 Год назад

I worked. For Olga coal at coal wood in 76

@andrewpetik2034 2 года назад

I am a 57 year old man and I am reduced to a blubbering mess over most of the scenes involving his father. The scene where his father shows up for the last rocket launch, I can't even begin to hold back the waterworks. The fact that he is there...walks into the scene right at the moment Homer is dedicating the 'rocket to my mom and my ....dad'....the music in the scene .... right down to the fact that he asks his father if he wants to push the button... The scene is fraught with emotion...

@ronhall5395 Год назад

The father reminded me so much of my Dad. He was gruff, and if he thought we were wasting our time would get angry. However when it came to education he encouraged me even when I had no interest. He taught me work skills and tried to get me an apprenticeship where he worked.I got turned down, but in retrospect it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I realized college was going to be important. When I got my degree my Dad had the biggest grin on his face. He was so proud.

@andrewpetik2034 8 месяцев назад

I just saw your comment. It being October reminded me of the movie and this reaction. I never got a notification from RU-vid that there was a response to my comment. Initially, my father was not very supportive of my choice in a wife. But he came around fairly quickly. Men of deep feeling and are passionate about how they view the world can seem quite gruff.😊 I was Blessed with wonderful parents. It sounds like you were, as well.

@Jerimy_Senpai95 2 года назад

I’m happy to see that my DVD got through okay. I remember when my dad first showed me this movie over 15 years ago and since it’s one of my all time favorites. I really hope you, Cassie, and by extension the Popcorn in Bed Audience enjoys it just as I have. 😊

@Bostonterrierslol 2 года назад

I met Homer Hickham once. It was like meeting Albert Einstein or Steven Spielberg

@andreraymond6860 2 года назад

By the way, Great choice of movie. I love this one. I always get a tear when the boy tells his father that Werner Von Braun isn't his hero. He is.

@mariolamothealmendares5319 2 года назад

Best reaction channel out there, always so genuine, and you never interrupt the movie with weird commentaries , really happy to see this movie in here, saw it a couple of months ago and it teared me apart.

@joeberger3441 2 года назад

Right? I seriously can't stand when reactors don't know when to stop talking. They end up talking over a key line and miss important details. It's like they're either trying too hard, or they're just the worst person to watch movies with

@AdamtheGrey02 2 года назад

I agree. There are some who say things just because they feel they have to say something or they keep going on with their small talk as some big reactionary moments pass right by them. I end up un-subbing because it just gets way too much on my nerves.

@wolfeyez9 7 месяцев назад

I was a complete mess as a child watching this movie in theaters. Now as a 39 year old man, it hits me even harder. This is a beautiful movie with a great message! ❤❤

@hillbillyconfidential 2 года назад

I have worked in the coal mining industry in West Virginia for over 20 years , it sucks but don't work don't eat , its the only thing around. Also the coal company owns the entire town. We even have to shop at the company store for everything, no other stores around unless you drive a couple hours away. Great Video

@hillbillyconfidential 2 года назад

🙄 ok buddy whatever you say . #clown

@tbmike23 2 года назад

Girls like their feel-good rom-coms, well this is a movie that'll straight up put men in their emotions. There's great and highly accurate father son conflict in this movie.

@KRAFTWERK2K6 2 года назад

And that's the stuff that always cuts the onions for me.

@danielwhyatt3278 2 года назад

Oh yeah this film totally hits me in the feels in all the right ways.

@Neo6364 2 года назад

100%. This movie and Big Fish hit that nerve for me. Every time.

@iluvyummywaffles 2 года назад

Then has rom com formula, Boy meets Rocket, Boy loses Rocket and Boy gets Rocket back.

@MrDevintcoleman 2 года назад

Agreeing with Neo to say I second Big Fish being an emotionally taxing movie for me. I think somewhere between 5 and 10 years ago it was ranked top movie to make men cry. I’m definitely one of them.

@BigIronEnjoyer 2 года назад

This is seriously one of the most underrated movies out there. Its about as inspiring and wholesome as a movie can be. One of my favorites, I'm glad you were able enjoy it too.

@rossbatten2912 Год назад

My favourite movie of all time, never fails to bring me a grown man to tears. Now I know that watching someone else react to it can bring me to tears also.

@tcmn1982 2 года назад

I remember when I worked in a videostore in 2003 and discovered October Sky in the drama session. I watched because Jake Gyllenhall was the guy from Donnie Darko. This film touch me in the heart and I suggested to every costumer in the following 2 years I worked there. The best film about father and son relationship.

@jukio02 2 года назад

This shows that you don't necessarily have to be the most intelligent person on the planet, you just need the right attitude, the drive to over come challenges and to not give up.

@GopherBaroque61 2 года назад

I can't tell you how pleased I am that you finally got around to reacting this fantastic film.

@caomhan84 2 года назад

Also, my grandfather (born 1910) was a coal miner in West Virginia when he was younger. He lost a finger in the mines when it was crushed by a rock. He died in 2003 but I watched this movie with him a few years before that. He wasn't big on movies (and I'm pretty sure he watched exclusively Westerns) but he did enjoy it.

@Scotty_Does_Know Год назад

My Grandpa worked in the mines too, he was born in Bluefield and worked the mines in the 1920s, such a dangerous job.

@Ingerimm 2 года назад

Yes, there are still coal mines and coal miners in West Virginia. My family going back generations were coal miners. (I am not, went to college to become a database programmer.) Most of the family that worked in the coal mines didn't live long, or when they did, they lived poorly from the conditions underground. My father is the exception, he is 80 and still going strong, but he got out of mining in his 40s and started driving trucks/hauling coal.

@william1611youtube 2 года назад

I'd just add that yup, there are still coal mines, although some politicians want to close them down, in favor of "clean energy." I'm not from coal country: I'm from North Carolina, and the politicians have also succeeded in ALMOST driving the tobacco farmers out of business. (Please don't think I'm getting "political:" I'm just mentioning how certain industries die.) And the only "dumb question" is the one that doesn't get asked!

@Aegnor 2 года назад

@@william1611youtube Coal energy production dropped faster during Trump's years than Obama. The slow death of coal isn't really in any politicians' hands. It will die despite the massive subsidies it receives. It is just getting out competed by other forms of energy. Democrats just make the mistake of telling the truth, and advocating for retraining. Republicans just lie to them that they'll save coal. That gets them votes. Then when coal dies anyway, they can just blame the Democrats and get even more votes. Pretty smart move politically.

@william1611youtube 2 года назад

@@Aegnor I wasn't "blaming"" Obama, Trump, or anybody else in particular. The anti-coal and anti-tobacco forces are playing the long game, and they've been playing it since the 1960s and 70s.

@heazheaz6105 2 года назад

Yup, mines are around, though not as many deep mines. My mom's uncles and cousins are still down in Farmington No. 9.

@stellashepherd3229 2 года назад

@@william1611youtube That was because the medical community started understanding the health risks of smoking. Like cancer and COPD. People can still smoke if they want to but now they know the risks. The nicotine gum and lozenges sales are going strong, though. It’s hard to wax nostalgic about an industry, even if it was farming, that caused older members of my family emphysema and cancer. Not being able to profit off people’s naivety and addiction is a good thing.

@adrianhunte6014 2 года назад

I'm a 40 yr old man and the last rocket launch scene always makes me cry. One of my favorite movies.

@scroopynoopers248 2 года назад

For more context to the ‘space race’ I recommend the movie The Right Stuff. An excellent movie based on an amazing book.

@dan_hitchman007 2 года назад

I love that it takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to the subject.

@thomast8539 2 года назад

Been recommending that Cassie react to The Right Stuff for over a year. Guess we will just have to continue to wait for it.

@SweetLou0523 2 года назад

The Right Stuff movie, not that TV show they did recently. It just can't even begin to compare to how good the movie was.

@radd1701e 2 года назад

Just to add to the fact that The Right Stuff is also based on a true story.

@paintedjaguar 2 года назад

Adding my recommendation, "The Right Stuff" is a great movie, and does pretty well at capturing that time period.

@whypluss 2 года назад

This film holds a special place in my heart because it inspired me during high school to not shy away from pursuing my dreams. I've watched it about a 100 times, I imagine. Got super emotional watching your reaction and it hit me in the feels all over again. Thanks again for a great video! :)

@jeffreyjeziorski1480 Год назад

I must admit that this movie reminds me of my relationship with my own father, now passed. Watching you react so openly to this story reduced me to tears, the first since he died

@kingscorpion7346 2 года назад

I read the book this was based on, written by Homer, and he had a way with words! Like how he described the rockets he built didn't have guidance systems or anything like that, yet they always seemed to know exactly where all the hornets nests were in the area and target them!

@andrewcharles459 2 года назад

"The Coalwood Way" is even better. Hickam is a really good writer.

@JustWasted3HoursHere 2 года назад

I just found out myself that 'october sky' is an anagram for 'rocket boys', the title of the book that this was based on. They changed the name because they didn't want people to think this was an action adventure or sci-fi movie.

@bigdream_dreambig 2 года назад

Sounds like it must've been a "target-rich environment"!

@nickskier1 2 года назад

One of my all time favourite movies. Actually probably one of the biggest influences for why I went into engineering and became an aerospace engineer.

@MrYabber Год назад

My science teacher showed me this in middle school, around 6 years ago. I’ve never forgotten it since, I come back to it from time to time.

@thejenmath 2 года назад

I remember watching this for the first time in 10th grade chemistry class and I’ve never forgotten it. Wonderful film.

@noelleanglade1412 2 года назад

I watched October Sky in 7th grade! My school had a special October Sky Day and we watched the movie and had a talk with an astronaut!

@bobbyterrito8011 Год назад

Chris Cooper’s performance in this movie forever cemented him as one of my favorite actors of all time!!! He’s beyond brilliant!!! He never puts on a bad performance, world class!!!

@anthonyvasquezactor 2 года назад

Oh my God! I LOVE this movie! One of the most inspirational movies of all time that's sadly overlooked!

@dougf1249 2 года назад

Definitely classic amazing movie

@noelleanglade1412 2 года назад

Also check out Nickflix’s reaction to October Sky…Very emotional reaction but it’s very good!

@TyTimeIsAwesome Год назад

I remember watching this movie in high school. I thought it was going to be so boring and lame when the teacher told us the premis. It turned out to be one of the inspirational movies I've ever watched. I still listen to the soundtrack when I'm lost in life and need guidance.

@hashtagfilm 2 года назад

This is such a beautiful film, and is severely underrated. Always manages to get me emotional. The fight between Homer and his Dad is so powerful.

@subasurf 2 года назад

This movie came out when I was 12 and I watched it many times in my teens. Then one day I rewatched it when I was 23 and unhappy with where I was at in life and I was left balling my eyes out. I enrolled at University in a science degree the very next day and pursued a career in academia. Best decision I ever made. It's amazing the effect films can have on the course of someone's life. This film will always hold that special place in my heart.

@johnnythompson4592 9 месяцев назад

The words "I was lucky to know him" John made about Homer's friend's father after stopping the useless drunk from beating on him.... are about as powerful a thing that could be said about another man. Absolute tribute to the kids passed father..... WOW!!

@JPDillon 2 года назад

As for Father - Son relationship movies, one of the best is "Breaking Away". The son's obsession with the Italian bicycle racing team alienates his car salesman dad, but its a great coming of age movie and a comedic-drama sports movie all wrapped up in one. Starring Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earl Haley.

@richardmaurice8622 2 года назад

Yes, that is a wonderful movie, or the other great bicycle movie "American Flyers"

@johnjames6980 2 года назад

Yes, if she liked this movie, she will like "Breaking away" also!

@marthapackard8649 2 года назад

Fantastic movie.

@duanevp 2 года назад

I absolutely loved Breaking Away and HIGHLY recommend it. Another GREAT father-son relationship movie - coincidentally also starring Dennis Quaid - is Rookie of the Year. I'm sure Cassie would love both of those.

@jimbass5825 2 года назад

Breaking Away is an absolute masterpiece. I would love to see a reaction to it. Paul Dooley is incredible in that film. Great job on this one, Cassie!

@frankdtank7444 2 года назад

Great reaction Cassie, it's been years since I've watched this great and heartfelt film. You mentioned your mom also recommended "Seabiscuit", I'd love to see you react to that movie as well. It's also based on a true story about one of the greatest race horses of all time, it will definitely get you in your feels as well.

@andrewcharles459 2 года назад

Seabiscuit - oh, jeez. Now there's some waterworks.

@07foxmulder 2 года назад

One of the rare movies that can make me ball my eyes out lol I absolutely love October Sky.

@monty_wolfkitty 2 года назад

Growing up in West Virginia this movie is pretty accurate at describing the attitudes of the people there, and makes me cry everytime.

@thepsychicspoon5984 2 года назад

A buch of boomers that basically want their kids to be clones of them. "My son is going to be a real man, and not into that 'nerd shit', I hate nerds" kind of people.

@thepsychicspoon5984 2 года назад

@@jon8004 Oh no, I know those kind all too well, bc homer's dad was practically my dad. He wanted me to be everything like he. Even little things like, I was not allowed to like/dislike food that he eats. He hit me for not wanting anything to do with the medical profession, which is what he was, all the way to not liking baseball. My family is pretty medical oriented, but I never had interest in that. They only do it for money, not as a genuine "wanting to help people". He wanted me to be exactly like him, bc I was his "legacy". So I know his type very well.

@JPDillon 2 года назад

@@thepsychicspoon5984 So your Dad was a judgmental POS. You got that from him, at least.

@jayeisenhardt1337 2 года назад

@@thepsychicspoon5984 Of course people are saying they made his movie dad that way to add some drama to the film. I never read his books like they did but seems they got you hook line and sinker so it works. Gives him just a bit more to overcome so there is a bigger payoff in the end.

@browniewin4121 2 года назад

I saw this movie when it came out, I thoroughly enjoyed it, all the more because it is about a real person. For a history of mines and labor struggles there is an excellent movie also based on real events, Matewan (1987). If you haven't seen Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) I'm sure you would enjoy that one, a biopic about Loretta Lynn. A movie I really like and recommend that stars Chris Cooper, Lone Star (1996).

@taztaztaz 2 года назад

those are excellent films!!!

@redwingcharlie1 2 года назад

'Harlan County, USA' (1976) Oscar-winning documentary about a coal mining "war" between a mining company-owned town and striking workers in the early 70's. Zero glorification of coal mining work and the way those workers were treated. It's a rough trade.

@Verdegast 2 года назад

Definitely putting those on my watchlist. thanks for the suggestions!

@paintedjaguar 2 года назад

Might also want to check out "The Molly McGuires" (1970, Sean Connery & Richard Harris), another story about the conflict between mine workers and the owners. And maybe "How Green Was My Valley", the Best Picture Oscar winner from 1941 about a Welsh mining town.

@garymeyer4243 2 года назад

What a great call out to Matewan also, this movie and that one really capture the life of living in a coal company town in Appalachia but with a heart, Matewan is such a great period piece. Miners still go underground in this region in mines and its a brutal job, but a declining market and advent of mountain topping (taking the top off a mountain with huge diggers to get to the coal) has reduced the number of workers that still have to go underground. Mountain topping looks ugly but its safer. After the coal is removed, the area is replanted with trees to regrow the areas stripped.

@Nihilus_Outis 2 года назад

This movie is a hidden gem that I have love for a long time. I hope it founds the appreciation it deserves going the rounds through the reaction channels circuit.

@bbtank3000 Год назад

Wow.....I haven't seen this movie in over 20 years, and this brought back a flood of memories.

@puterbac 2 года назад

Damn good movie. They filmed some of the scenes at the national science fair on the street in Downtown Knoxville and I believe most of the outdoor scenes were filmed in TN as well.

@michaelbriefs9764 2 года назад

Cassie! This is a great movie! Hey, neat fact: My father was in Army Intelligence in WWII (he fought at the Battle of The Bulge, actually). His platoon was responsible for finding and bringing to safety certain key Germans, from the Scientific community, back to America, after the War. They did that because they were trying to make sure the Russians didn't capture them. My father's platoon found Wernher von Braun and brought him back to America, among other individuals! True story!

@Fordo007 2 года назад

Project Paperclip. I went to Space Camp in Huntsville as a kid and one of those scientists was there as a speaker. We all got his autograph. Sadly I lost the book while I was there.

@johngorrie3364 2 года назад

Might have even seen your father on one of the shows I’ve watched about that on tv. They showed footage of Braun right after he was found.

@michaelbriefs9764 2 года назад

@@johngorrie3364 I’ll have to look that up!

@johngorrie3364 Год назад

@@michaelbriefs9764 I believe it was on the History Channel, or the American Heroes Channel. More likely it was the American Heroes Channel. Or you could try searching for images or video of his capture at the specific location.

@thebear6792 2 года назад

I suggested this movie way back when you first got started and so glad you finally saw it. My dad took me to see this when it came out and I have continued to watch it at least once or twice a year since. Like you said very uplifting and inspirational.

@jebVlogs556 2 года назад

This movie deserves so much more credit and recognition :)

@maggie19104 2 года назад

How interesting that both winners from the parent polls have October in the name

@adamromero 2 года назад

The Hunt for Red October Sky 😉

@Britcarjunkie 2 года назад

The town that Homer's family lived in, was a "company town": ie., the mining company built the town for the employees to live in, so they'd be close to the mine, if they were needed to work outside their regular shifts. Also, the company provided housing, and would let employees buy things on credit - at very high prices, so much so, that families often couldn't afford to leave, and go someplace else. Basically, the entire family became slaves to the company. Hence the famous song "You dig 16 tones, and whaddaya get? Another day older, and deeper in debt. St. Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go - I owe my soul to the company store.". Yes, coal mining still exists, and so do company towns. Heck, if Chuck Yeager didn't join the Army & went to work in a coal mine instead, he never would have gone on to break the sound barrier. On that note, now you need to see "The Right Stuff"...

@truemenimprovedaily 2 года назад

I absolutely LOVE this movie since it came out. SUCH a good story and execution from the film maker. Great casting and what a great first movie for Jack Gyllenhaal

@gilmour73 12 дней назад

This movie fills me with pride as a machinist. The guy helping them design and build their rocket is one.

@vcam83 Год назад

One of my favorite movies

@pink7930 2 года назад

Such a phenomenal reaction. I sometimes wonder who I would be if I didn't sully my soul by embracing the tragedy that is life and human beings in general. Watching you and your reactions I think are the closest I will ever get to seeing what a well adjusted human being is like. Thank you for being you Cassie.

@richdome220 2 года назад

Very well said sir. I totally agree with you.

@billyoung2051 11 месяцев назад

My goodness yes to this. Thanks

@urty24 2 года назад

Great reaction as per usual. This hit me in the feels. It’s been years since I’ve seen this movie. So much nostalgia.

@Chamomileable 2 года назад

It is indeed a true story. And the coalfield region of the Appalachians (where I'm from and where these events took place) is indeed very insular. The mines were started by companies who then erected towns and stores to support the mine. They used this to get away for nearly a century with paying people in company scrip (fiat money only good in the company stores) instead of real money. There's a big history of miners going on strike for the right to work for fair pay and bloody battles breaking out over their rights and unionization. People even today are often drawn to the mines in these towns hidden by the mountains because they have so few resources that it can be hard to get out. I escaped and even though I still love my hometown, it's a part of the US that needs help badly but never gets it. Thank you for watching this movie and experiencing some of the culture of my people. Another fantastic movie set in this region is "Matewan", which stars a young James Earl Jones. And as an update, Homer is still legendary. In 2018, Mike Pence appointed Homer Hickam as a member of the User Advisory Group on the National Space Council, which was re-established by Trump that year.

@nathanielseymour8108 2 года назад

After watching this movie the expression, "It's not rocket science" became way more significant.

@moeball740 2 года назад

"Dr. Von Braun is a great man...but he's not my hero." In that moment Homer didn't have to say who his hero was...but his dad knew. Sometimes, the ones we argue with the most...are also the ones we respect the most. Great scene. Great film.

@MrLivewire1970 2 года назад

The Right Stuff is another great space movie.

@sprung5062 2 года назад

the movie selections here are by far the greatest i have ever seen , just great title after another,, thank god for this... thats why i love this channel ,, your reactions are so great to see,, thanks

@charlielemmel311 2 года назад

Homers brother is/was a professor at Bridgewater college in Virginia. I discovered this movie because someone I worked with was one of his students.

@apollo4657 2 года назад

I knew you would have the best reaction to this movie. I knew you would. I’m a 6’ 4 250lbs alpha and I cried the first time I watched it and still tear up now. This movie is EXCELLENT.

@HumanHamCube 2 года назад

This movie and Nightcrawler (awesome) are my favorite Gyllenhaal movies. Good wholesome movie no guns, bad guys just personal and interpersonal relatabl conflicts and pursuit of knowledge

@ronlackey2689 Год назад

To give credit where credit is due the gentleman who told Homer he was a "Red Tail" was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American fighter pilots with an exceptional combat record during WW II. They would escort American heavy bombers to and from their targets (depending on their fuel capacity). They flew silver P-51 Mustang fighters with the tail of the plane painted red as a unit identification. The bomber pilots who the Tuskegee Airmen protected called them Red Tails. Sorry for the long history nerd comment. The Tuskegee Airmen deserve to be recognized and if you didn't know about them, I hope this was helpful.

@agarven1 2 года назад

One of my favorite movies to watch. I remember seeing the trailer for the film in 1998 and wanted to see the film. My first job was a movie theater as a teen. When I started the job the movie came out. Fell in love when seeing it. At the end when they make the rocket MsRiley was dedicated to her but at the time they didn’t make a Rocket for her. Homer Hickman wished he made the rocket for her when she passed away. They made the dedication for her for Hollywood to make the movie look better

@davidludwig1492 2 года назад

Thanks for watching this movie, Cassie. It's been one of my favorites ever since it came out. I'm glad you cried, I didn't want to be the only one.

@Novaximus 2 года назад

I always enjoy these uploads but I just wanted to say that I am also enjoying the variety of titles being decided on to react to. Also you guys do a really good job of clip choices to include. Even if I haven't seen a particular movie, the clips being shown are enough to follow what's going on.

@chapmje 2 года назад

I have a lot of connection to this movie. The Bowmans, who were white, not black like in the movie, lived across the street when I was growing up. In a nearby almost identical coal town over my uncles and my dad were playing with explosives too. My uncles went on to become a famous mathematician and a research scientist and my dad became a corporate executive and expert in his field. I got to meet Homer a couple times. It’s a lot to live up to, even as the family’s first lawyer.

@rustic_russian5102 8 месяцев назад

the music really sells the bittersweet feeling of this movie. even though so many great people were lost during his journey they weren't forgotten and it's touching knowing their sacrifices weren't for nothing.

@Locquiao93 2 года назад

One of my absolute favorites, the ending scene always gets me

@kenfreeman8888 2 года назад

I saw this in the theater. I cried then. I just cried now. Beautiful movie. Thank you for sharing your reaction with us.

@BBakira1031 6 месяцев назад

I subscribed right after 22:04 "whats wrong with were he lives?" That is a pure comment and made me tear up

@KSCGGuy14 2 года назад

I First watched October Sky from one of my English classes because one of the topic revolved around coal mining. That music at the end before the credits rolled is my favorite part.

@EgonEhomLundberg Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing your reaction. Such a special and wonderful movie, one of my favourites, always cry to this one. And that it is based on a real story makes it even better. Thank you so much. 🙏🏼❤️

@skeetercoddiwomple6269 2 года назад

I love your reactions. When I got the notification that you were reacting to October Sky, I couldn't click fast enough. Thank you.

@sandybeach123 3 месяца назад

I enjoyed this. I couldn't help but cry over the heart-wrenching parts and watching you react and cry. What a great film.

@mark-be9mq Год назад

Awesome movie. Homer's books describing his life & childhood life are excellent reads.

@GundamNerd-oo8io 2 года назад

Gld you chose this movie, it's one of my favorites. Reason being, my dad grew up in West Virginia one county over from where the rocket boys were and actually got to meet them when they were shooting off their rockets.

@william1611youtube 2 года назад

Great reaction! I hope you'll keep an eye out for Chris Cooper in the future: he played Homer's father. He's an excellent actor, and has a huge role in "Seabiscuit" if you ever see it. He also plays the lead in "Lone Star" (1996), a wonderful film about three families in South Texas: one white, one black, one Mexican. BTW, your mom would probably enjoy "Lone Star" too; I think it's maybe the best film about families I've ever seen. Hint: "Lone Star" would probably fit in the crime or detective categories.

@christophersims7060 2 года назад

Absolutely one of my most favorite true story movies I have ever seen, absolutely so inspirational and yes I bawled my eyes out the first time I saw and every time I've seen it ever since, thank you for sharing this here. Always believe in yourself! And reach for the stars

@attorneyrobert 2 года назад

This film is all the more touching because it is a true story.

@donaldgilbert6739 2 года назад

Great reaction! love this movie! Thank you for doing this one! You should react to seabiscuit! Homers dad is in seabiscuit, along with Toby Mcguire and Jeff Bridges's

@marthapackard8649 2 года назад

Also based on a true story.

@apollo4657 2 года назад

This movie, man…..this movie. ❤️👊🏻👌🏻

@guscarlson7021 2 года назад

As a former model rocketeer, you can't know how much I love this movie. Laura Dern has never looked more lovely to me than she does in this film. This was the age of Sputnik, mine was the age of Apollo. R.I.P. Neil Armstrong and all those who lost their lives in the conquest of space.

@Verd254 2 года назад

That shot from Miss Riley's window as the rocket is flying is something else. Just a punch straight to the heart.

@chrisschmalhofer4348 2 года назад

The almost comical thing about Sputnik was that it was just a ball… about the size of a soccer ball, with four antennas that sent out that beeping signal. It was *where* that ball was, *how* the ball got there, and *who* put it there that caused the Western world to lose their collective minds…

@jayeisenhardt1337 2 года назад

It's kinda like living near central park before it was a park then suddenly you're underground in a sewer and there is a city above you. The neighbors upstairs just happens to be Russians.

@ahoyforsenchou7288 2 года назад

I'm a bit surprised to see this being reacted to. I've always really liked this movie but it seemed as though not many people knew about it.

@token1371 2 года назад

*Cassie, your mom have good taste! "Finding Forrester" is a GREAT unrated movie.* 'October Sky' touches the human spirit and imagination, the fuel which drives us to create what we never dream was possible. My G-Dad loved it.

@DeadmanDave 2 года назад

A very dear friend of mine, who lived to be 23, was an extra in this movie, in the dancing scene.

@rebo2610 11 месяцев назад

This is a great movie! But please be sure to watch Finding Forrester. It's lovely.

@asmrhead1560 2 года назад

Once again tossing in the suggestion of the HBO miniseries about the Apollo missions to the Moon, "From The Earth To The Moon". It's incredibly well done and has a lot of great stories about the people involved, I think you'd love it based on your reaction to this and to Apollo 13.

@paintedjaguar 2 года назад

I agree, but I'd watch "The Right Stuff" first.

@jonjohns65 2 года назад

Cassie has started watching "From the Earth to the Moon" but I don't think she is recording a reaction to it.

@lethaldose2000 2 года назад

I can tell you Cassie. Homer’s dad reminds me so much of my father. That’s how men were back then. Tough, practical and not open to living your dream. He drilled into me, my job as a man was to stop dreaming and to find a way to take care of my family in the future. I eventually I did like Homer and followed my dreams. That pursuit lead me to be fulfilled and to take care of my family. So it can be done

@21DaHoagie12 10 месяцев назад

When John Hickam sticks up for Homer’s friend, when Homer sees its Ike who died in the mine collapse, and when miss Riley can see the last rocket from her hospital window... man this movie hits you in the feels 😭😭😭😭

@theDVoT 2 года назад

One of my favorite true story Aerospace films. This came out in my freshmen year of high school. I knew since i was about 3 years old i loved aviation and space. I am the first of my family to earn a college degree in the US and earned it in Aerospace Engineering. I recommend The Right Stuff [1983] and Sully [2016]with your sister. Hidden Figures [2017], and First Man [2018] for you if you have not seen these.

@Johnny_Socko 2 года назад

Outstanding suggestions. Although I think First Man might just cause poor Cassie some permanent emotional damage, lol. I too am a lifelong space nerd, and yet I had *no idea* of "that" aspect of Neil Armstrong's personal life that was depicted in First Man. (Avoiding spoilers for those who haven't seen it.) And The Right Stuff is one of my favorite movies of all time. I hope some RU-vidrs discover that movie.

@johnjames6980 2 года назад

All 4 are excellent movies - good choices!

@theDVoT 2 года назад

@@Johnny_Socko the Disney+/National Geographic series in 2020 was good but slowed down a bit but was great. Shame it only had one season. The movie The Right Stuff took some liberties in characters combing real people because of time, even for a long movie. Yet, I hope Cassie with her honest reaction of it would open more viewers to such a great movie. Chase that demon in the sky

@Johnny_Socko 2 года назад

@@theDVoT Yeah, I quite liked the D+ series, shame it was canceled. Neither the series nor the film went into the test pilot days too deeply, which was one of my favorite parts of the book. But I still love the film regardless.

@willcool713 2 года назад

The reason the Space Race was important to the Cold War, primarily, was due to achieving the "high ground." If the Soviets had proved superior then nothing would have stopped them from militarizing orbit and putting missile platforms up as satellites, constantly poised for first strike capabilities. Also, the wonder and inspiration of reaching orbit and then the Moon did wonders for the morale of the Free World, morale the Soviets always tried to destroy and demoralize. We capitalized on the inspiration, but the Space Race was really about survival.