Released in 2007 | Directed by Jeffrey Blitz

Not exactly the feel-good movie of the year. Rocket Science is well-made, and Reece Thompson gives an inspired performance as Hal, but the film has a drab, sorry aftertaste to it that A) made it more realistic and true to life and B) made it at times something of a depressing and unfortunate spectacle. I’d recommend it, but I would also say not to expect the sort of optimism and silver lining that most high school movies offer. Though this almost certainly makes the film much more like actually being in high school than most.

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