That says it all, more or less. Here were are again: a plucky young hero, striking coal miners, an unsympathetic macho father and older brother, an inspirational female teacher, community support and a well-signposted fairytale ending. Sadly this film doesn't have Billy's dancing. Homer's rockets are good, but not as much fun. But the film works, mainly because of Jake G's performance. He is winsome without becoming cloying, he carries the film and seems to do it with ease.
Review of October Sky
