Film Society 3/4/08- Rocket Science

I really enjoyed this movie. It kind of reminded me of Napoleon Dynamite due to the music and the goofy way Hal acted. Hal trying to be on the debate team with a stutter was funny. It was sad how Ginny tried to make him believe he could overcome his stutter. Hal's brother was very interesting with always having to have an agenda. Hal was surrounded by failing things. His parents relationship did not last. His mother's relationship with new boyfriend did not work out either. This movie shows how sometimes the hardest times in life can lead you in the right direction. When Hal goes to find Ben (Ginny's old debate partner) I found that very crafty on Hal's part. Hal realized what could hurt Ginny like Ginny hurt him. The movie was a comical view on the unusual years of high school. Hal was able to find himself in the end. He had no need to try and be someone else. He embraces his stutter.