I wasn't expecting much of this movie. My wife (who worked in the space program for 37 years) and I (a lifetime space geek) saw that we could go to a premiere of the film in a local theater, so we went.
It was excellent - acting was top-notch from all of the actors, it's definitely something you can bring the family to see, and the story spends more time building up from José's roots as a migrant worker to his launch on STS-128. Along the way, there is a deep and heartfelt story about his family, his wonderful wife, his parents, and his determination to go from picking crops to being a NASA astronaut.
Now, here's an admission - I usually don't cry at movies, but this one was so full of love and emotion that I had tears in my eyes (of JOY!) at many points during the movie. Michael Peña was outstanding as astronaut José Hérnandez, and the direction by Alejandra Márquez Abella was some of the best I've seen in years.
One thing I loved about this is that it is about family, about dreams, and it is something that any kid (and their parents) can see. No language, no sex, no violence - just one of the best true stories you've watched in a long time. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
It was excellent - acting was top-notch from all of the actors, it's definitely something you can bring the family to see, and the story spends more time building up from José's roots as a migrant worker to his launch on STS-128. Along the way, there is a deep and heartfelt story about his family, his wonderful wife, his parents, and his determination to go from picking crops to being a NASA astronaut.
Now, here's an admission - I usually don't cry at movies, but this one was so full of love and emotion that I had tears in my eyes (of JOY!) at many points during the movie. Michael Peña was outstanding as astronaut José Hérnandez, and the direction by Alejandra Márquez Abella was some of the best I've seen in years.
One thing I loved about this is that it is about family, about dreams, and it is something that any kid (and their parents) can see. No language, no sex, no violence - just one of the best true stories you've watched in a long time. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!