October Sky [Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [1999]

This Best Buy exclusive release of 1999's October Sky shows Jake's future potential. It has a beautiful score by Mark Isham and is based on the true story of Homer Hickam. In the special features, more light is shed on the real story of Homer, by Homer himself. The relationship between Jake's character and his father, played by Chris Cooper, is heartfelt and powerful. I highly recommend this film and this excellent high definition transfer to blu-ray!

A adventure that starts with a dream & ends with the help of friends into a major life changing achievement! The sky's the limit!

October Sky is one of my favorite movies. If you’ve never seen it, I recommend you watch it. It’s a great underdog story.

I remember they pulled out the tv on wheels and putting this on at my high school. Made me want to rewatch it.

This movie is based on a true story. There is some bad language in it, but it’s not horrible.

Great movie for school age to adults and for anyone interested in science & space ! Now on Blueray !

Great movie for the price! This Blu-ray sounds and looks great!

In 1950's mining town called Coalwood, Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coalmine like his father. However in October 1957, everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik goes into orbit. With that event, Homer becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets. With his friends and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town and especially Homer's father thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher in the high school understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars. This stellar movie brings this true story to life. If you've never seen it, check it out.