This is a solid family movie about faith and hope and it was a box office dud. For all the complaining out there about the lack of family entertainment, exactly how could a movie like this do so poorly? I certainly hope this was a fluke. No nudity. No real profanity to speak of. This film features a close knit family, a supportive wife and grand father, two little daughters who love their daddy and also his life long dream to launch into orbit with his own privately built rocket constructed on his Texas ranch. By the way, this is basically a fantasy but the director evidently does not think so, as you will happily discover if you get a chance to see it. If you can relate to the concept of unshakable faith in yourself against all odds, and would be willing to let two of the most adorable little daughters this side of Jupiter steal your heart away for 104 minutes, then this movie was made for you. How so very odd it is to be inspired by the unbelievable. Or maybe not so odd after all?
Review of The Astronaut Farmer
