Ten Past Midnight: Rocket Science

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Rocket Science

This is a film that received a very limited release (it never opened in more than 60 theaters) but deserved to be seen by a wider audience. Written and directed by Jeffrey Blitz (who gave us the wonderful, Oscar-nominated documentary Spellbound), it is his first narrative feature. Blitz seems to understand adolescence more than most people, and this film is further evidence of that. With a great soundtrack that includes songs by the Violent Femmes, and a wonderful performance by newcomer Reece Thompson, Rocket Science is a worthy film for anyone looking for an off-kilter view of high school. Winner of the Dramatic Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

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