Astronaut Farmer

[George Bellefontaine]

Billy Bob Thornton is Farmer, a NASA astronaut who was discharged after he passed up on a flight because he had to put his family first and save the family farm. But he never gave up on his dream to go into space and he sets out to build his own spaceship with full intentions to take it into space. The irony is that by following his dreams, the very thing he gave up the space flight for is threatened again: his family and the family farm.
This is a nice little inspirational film ( never give up on your dreams ) that I really liked. Could it really happen ? Probably not, but Thornton makes you believe it could. Virginia Madsen is excellent as the wife, and there is a really nice cameo part ( uncredited ) played by Bruce Willis as Thornton's friend from their NASA days. This is a pleasant 100 minute film that will leave you feeling good.

:T

[Pookie007]

George,

Would you recommend to purchase or rent?

[Burke Strickland]

George,

OK, now tell us the REAL story. Where is the shoot out staged between the good guys and the outlaws -- in front of scenic crested buttes or outside the saloon, and at what point in the film does the US Cavalry, led by John Wayne, come to the rescue of the settlers? :>)

Burke

[George Bellefontaine]

George,

Would you recommend to purchase or rent?

For me it was a rental. Once you know what happens you likely won't want to watch it again for sometime. Could be a different case for others, though.

[George Bellefontaine]

George,

OK, now tell us the REAL story. Where is the shoot out staged between the good guys and the outlaws -- in front of scenic crested buttes or outside the saloon, and at what point in the film does the US Cavalry, led by John Wayne, come to the rescue of the settlers? :>)

Burke

Well, Farmer did ride a horse.

[ShadowZA]

It's holidays here and have had a bit of a rainy day ... so we (the family) hunkered down & watched this enjoyable, feel-good dvd. Provided one does not become too analytical, I loved the movie's message about not giving up on your dreams. Enjoyed. :T