78MovieNerd ScoreOctober SkyMovie1999Based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes, and eventually became a NASA scientist.Overall82Story81Acting80Cinematography75Concept66Entertaining75Uniqueness62Family Friendly85
The PeacemakerMovie1997When a train carrying atomic warheads mysteriously crashes in the former Soviet Union, a nuclear specialist discovers the accident is really part of a plot to cover up the theft of the weapons. Assigned to help her recover the missing bombs is a crack Special Forces Colonel.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
A Time to KillMovie1996A young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a rebirth of the KKK.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The People vs. Larry FlyntMovie1996Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Great Balls of Fire!Movie1989The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—