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Homer Hickman's October Sky: Film Review

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October sky
Homer Hickman with the dream of launching his very own rocket after witnessing his idol van brawn successfully launches a rocket to space. With the help of his friends and teachers he slow climbs towards his dream in the movie October sky. Homer Hickman is introduced as a high school student who is young and determined to studying at big creek High with his friends.
To achieve his dream Homer has to go through difficulties including his own father and school mates even Former friends. Joe Johnston showcases these difficult moments with the mood or theme of music, lighting, camera angles and speeches. Joe Johnston successfully uses all of those techniques to also, describe the current situation of the scene, and to introduce the …show more content…

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