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Rocket Science



"***1/2"
-Roger Ebert

"...a member of the the school of darkly clever tales about adolescent angst, alongside Rushmore, The Squid and the Whale, Thumbsucker and Welcome to the Dollhouse... smart, witty and blessedly unpredictable."
-USA Today

"Crackles with dialogue that's sharp, Brainy and exhilaratingly articulate."
-The Los Angeles Times

"Sharp and painfully funny...a hyperarticulate comedy"
-Newsweek

"a metaphor for the insecurity and confusion felt by every sensitive soul trapped inside the bubble of adolescence."
-The New York Times

Director/Writer: Jeffrey Blitz

Release Date: Jan. 19, 2007 (Sundance), Aug. 10, 2007 (limited release//NY/LA/SF only), Nov. 8, 2007 (Australia) -- Released on DVD.

Genre: Comedy / Drama

Plot Outline: Looking for answers to life's big questions, a stuttering boy joins his high school debate team.

Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination (Sundance)

Cast: Anna Kendrick, Reece Thompson, Dionne Audain, Aaron Yoo, etc.

MPAA: Rated R for some sexual content and language

Links: Rocket Science Official Site (includes trailer)

IMdB: Rocket Science

Pictures from the movie:







credit slashfilm.com (please do not hotlink...)

EDIT: If by any chance there already is a Rocket Science thread, I deeply apologize for creating a duplicate thread. I had backlogged about five pages and checked the movie thread and found there wasn't one.

[jina_bing_bang]

THANKS
I really like Aaron Yoo and was that I found out about this movie
It's so funny that the mom asks about the odor- tuna casserole!
i can't wait to see this and great info

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THANKS
I really like Aaron Yoo and was that I found out about this movie
It's so funny that the mom asks about the odor- tuna casserole!
i can't wait to see this and great info

^Yeah, I can't wait to watch this as well. And since it stars Reece Thompson and Aaron Yoo (two people I really like), it makes the movie more interesting to watch.

[jina_bing_bang]

i don't know much about Reece Thompson execpt from this movie so far..
can't wait for more news

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i don't know much about Reece Thompson execpt from this movie so far..
can't wait for more news

^I'm seaching for some news and will edit my post later with updates.

Yeah, Reece hasn't been in a lot of things, although he has had a couple of background/extra roles in Smallville and Stargate: Atlantis. But based on this trailer alone, he seems to have some potential in being a great actor.

But I love it that Aaron Yoo is in here. I loved him in Disturbia. <3

[jina_bing_bang]

SERIOUSLY
How can we be the only two that are excited for this MOVIE!
I don't think it will come out in theaters for me..
I am not sure if Independant Films show but I will still want to see this!
It seems to me that the cast is a great bunch of kids that are getting to be known

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SERIOUSLY
How can we be the only two that are excited for this MOVIE!
I don't think it will come out in theaters for me..
I am not sure if Independant Films show but I will still want to see this!
It seems to me that the cast is a great bunch of kids that are getting to be known

^I know, seriously! How are we the only people? I mean I thought this movie would've been more popular here on soompi. Guess not.

I'll try to find the locations that are showing this movie.

And this movie definitely has a cast that has a lot of potential - I hope they do good after the movie.

EDIT: *sighs* Sadly, I have bad news for you....from what I've seen, it's only showing in NY/LA/SF. But hopefully if it does well, it'll have a nationwide release? Ahh, I hope this won't stop you from coming to this thread. Although I'll keep posted and see if it'll ever have a wider release.

[banana_milk]

hey, i heard about this. This got a pretty bad review from someone on imdb, I believe. But i remember still really wanting to watch this.

Has anyone seen this yet? reviews, please!

[burntvinyl]

OMG I REALLY WANT TO WATCH THIS!
i saw the trailer on tv and i was like.. eeeek i love weird awkward movies and this looks like one.
too bad i live in canada. i have to wait to rent in then :[ i love the music in the trailer too.

[jina_bing_bang]

^I know, seriously! How are we the only people? I mean I thought this movie would've been more popular here on soompi. Guess not.

I'll try to find the locations that are showing this movie.

And this movie definitely has a cast that has a lot of potential - I hope they do good after the movie.

EDIT: *sighs* Sadly, I have bad news for you....from what I've seen, it's only showing in NY/LA/SF. But hopefully if it does well, it'll have a nationwide release? Ahh, I hope this won't stop you from coming to this thread. Although I'll keep posted and see if it'll ever have a wider release.

only in those area's T-T
Hopefully I can see it somehow..

banana_milk
Is IMDB reliable.. or was it just someone's opinion on the film?!
I still want to see it though!

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hey, i heard about this. This got a pretty bad review from someone on imdb, I believe. But i remember still really wanting to watch this.

Has anyone seen this yet? reviews, please!

^From what I've seen, it's gotten pretty good reviews from rottentomatoes - and it also won an award for comedy (I think) from Sundance. So I think that accounts for something?

Blech. I live by LA but sadly, we had to visit some friends in Modesto which is some ways away from both SF and LA. I'll post a review by the time I watch it around next week.

only in those area's T-T
Hopefully I can see it somehow..

banana_milk
Is IMDB reliable.. or was it just someone's opinion on the film?!
I still want to see it though!

^IMDb is somewhat reliable (but user generated, I believe), but I mostly go for rottentomatoes.

And I'll check out some updates to see if it'll [ever] get a wider release...or when it'll go on DVD.

EDIT:

Some reviews:

Cinematical: Rocket Science

Newsweek: Rocket Science

EDIT: Yay, based on this article: It's not Plainsboro, it's 'Rocket Science' it says that it'll go on wider release Aug. 17. I'll check if its accurate.

[I AM ON AWAY]

I am probably going to only watch this for Aaron Yoo. He was the reason i initially even found out about this movie in the first place

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Highly doubt anyone will read about this, but whatever.

only in those area's T-T
Hopefully I can see it somehow..

banana_milk
Is IMDB reliable.. or was it just someone's opinion on the film?!
I still want to see it though!

It's been released on DVD.

I honestly have to say it's my favorite indie movie that focuses on teenage angst. I actually liked this better than Juno, but it really depends on one's individual's taste since some have complained for its lack of a solid ending. But the movie itself is witty and definitely has some quirky characters.