I love that, because I think it parallels earlier in the film, when Homer was first going down into the mine, and see's Sputnik flying overhead as he descends into his worst nightmare. Both scenarios have the person looking out at something they want so badly, for Homer a future in space, for John a relationship with his son, but in that moment they both feel like it is slipping away as they descend into the darkness. Luckily for them both, this wasn't the case.
Am I the only one who bawls at this clip? I also cry at the ending scene. I relate so much to Homer and his son's relationship. My Dad was a blue-collar guy with an eighth-grade education, and I was a nerdy "bookworm." We clashed over everything when I was a teenager (mostly because I knew it all). Nevertheless, my Dad was my hero! I miss him every day. I wouldn't be a college professor and a father today without his example!
@@samuelpreciado1336...That's how I heard about it. 😂...Although we were watching it my sophmore year in high school in my math class and I 100% ignored it because I thought it would be a stupid movie. Then my computer class watched it my senior year though and I was watching it the whole time. I loved it.
Just wanted to add the guy who directed this movie also directed Jurassic Park 3... and The Rocketeer, Captain America: The First Avenger, Jumanji, Honey I shrunk the kids, ETC... I think what Joe Johnston does best is period films. Every film he's directed that takes place in the past is amazing! And I did enjoy Jurassic Park 3.
It’s the same for me in this case I told the same to my dad that I know we don’t se things the same we don’t see everything the same and it’s not because I’m different it’s because I’m the same I could be as hardheaded and just as tuff but I can only hope I could be as good man as he is and I told him that he is and he will be for ever my hero and then he started crying from that day we been pretty much the best I love him to death he’s the best dad ever
"How can a man you don't even know be your big hero, when I'M right here in front of you." That's what this boils down to. He wanted his boy look up to him.
Shows you what a father does to his kids. All he wanted in the end was his dads approval and being proud of him
that can a be a consequence of an abusive father. searching all your life for a fathers approval.
This is one of the most American films ever made, absolutely terrific.
The way he watches him as he goes down the elevator always gets me
I love that, because I think it parallels earlier in the film, when Homer was first going down into the mine, and see's Sputnik flying overhead as he descends into his worst nightmare. Both scenarios have the person looking out at something they want so badly, for Homer a future in space, for John a relationship with his son, but in that moment they both feel like it is slipping away as they descend into the darkness. Luckily for them both, this wasn't the case.
Not every dad gets to hear that from his son.
Hold on a second...I got some dust from the coal mine in my eyes.
Am I the only one who bawls at this clip? I also cry at the ending scene. I relate so much to Homer and his son's relationship. My Dad was a blue-collar guy with an eighth-grade education, and I was a nerdy "bookworm." We clashed over everything when I was a teenager (mostly because I knew it all). Nevertheless, my Dad was my hero! I miss him every day. I wouldn't be a college professor and a father today without his example!
As hes watching homer leave you can see he's like fuck it, I'll go watch that rocket instead of working tonight
Love this story- so many great messages in it. Thank you, Homer Hickham for telling your story!
And thank you to me for loading it on here? 😉
Why don't many people know about this movie? One of the finest and most feel good films I have ever seen.
I love this movie and also the movie themes.
If it is not shown in school then no one will hear about it.
@@samuelpreciado1336...That's how I heard about it. 😂...Although we were watching it my sophmore year in high school in my math class and I 100% ignored it because I thought it would be a stupid movie. Then my computer class watched it my senior year though and I was watching it the whole time. I loved it.
People don't watch this kind of videos they need maal masala of Bollywood... sad reality 😢
Just wanted to add the guy who directed this movie also directed Jurassic Park 3... and The Rocketeer, Captain America: The First Avenger, Jumanji, Honey I shrunk the kids, ETC... I think what Joe Johnston does best is period films. Every film he's directed that takes place in the past is amazing! And I did enjoy Jurassic Park 3.
And just like that…
You realize that you’re the DOUCHE.
Epic film
It’s the same for me in this case I told the same to my dad that I know we don’t se things the same we don’t see everything the same and it’s not because I’m different it’s because I’m the same I could be as hardheaded and just as tuff but I can only hope I could be as good man as he is and I told him that he is and he will be for ever my hero and then he started crying from that day we been pretty much the best I love him to death he’s the best dad ever
so beautiful :')
"How can a man you don't even know be your big hero, when I'M right here in front of you." That's what this boils down to. He wanted his boy look up to him.
All his dad wants is his son to look up to him