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by Todd Pearage Rated PG for thematic material, peril and language. Directed by Michael Polish (Northfolk) Starring Billy Bob Thorton, Virgina,Madsen, Bruce Dern, J.K.Simmons and Bruce Willis Todd's Rating: Rental I will admit that throughout the film I waived between seeing Farmer as an amazing father who lets nothing stand in his way and a father that is obsessed with his own agenda. Either way, he is determined to reach his goal and shows his children the value of fulfilling a dream no matter how difficult it may be. Don’t let the movie poster and or trailers discourage you from checking this one out, The Astronaut Farmer is a terrific story with characters that you can relate to and care about. It is also one of those movies that are well casted, from the main characters, to the kids, to the Bruce Willis cameo. I can’t wait to see it again. SHOULD KIDS SEE IT? I have to say I was very disappointed by this “Family Movie” not being very family friendly. I thought there was way too much “adult humor.” The language was over the top and completely unnecessary. There are several “SOB’s and a couple of “S-word’s” (as well as having it written on the Judge’s paddle). There is also a waitress who repeatedly makes inappropriate comments about the size of the “rocket.” Finally, there is a scene between Farmer and Nurse Good in which they reminisce about high school when he said he would take her to the moon. She replies with, “I thought that was just about getting laid.” Family friendly?? 
Todd Pearage is a movie buff at heart, but he's not your traditional film critic.
Todd is a blue collar film geek, from his job years ago at Blockbuster to his heartfelt online movie reviews. But
Todd isn't just a film geek. He has worked with middle and high school students since 1991 as a youth pastor in
Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches. Todd and his wife Lynda are both graduates of Philadelphia Biblical
University and have two children, Brianna and Caleb. Todd loves sports and movies and is always up for a good laugh.
He is a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and his favorite movies include Braveheart and Tommy Boy. Todd's reviews
reflect his love for kids and for his family.
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