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The review above really sums it up for me...but I would give it 5 stars...what an amazing movie!
The Astronaut Farmer reminds me of movies I grew up on and loved by Speilberg and Lucas in the '70s and '80s...hopeful, enchanting...and fun!
Bily Bob Thornton gives one of his best performances ever and Virginia Madsen is perfect as his wife who holds the family together while they dream this incredible dream of launching a rocket...but she's not afraid to lay down the law either. Max Thieriot plays their son...you may have seen him in Catch That Kid...he is a real star of tomorrow. The little girls in the movie are totally adorable and natural and from the credits they must be the filmmakers the Polish Bros. own daughters. What a great cast.
This is one of those gems you don't want to miss...the cinematography, acting and score are all top notch...they don't make them like this anymore!