“The Right Stuff” should be at the top of that list IMHO.
““The Right Stuff” should be at the top of that list IMHO.”
You betcha...
“The Right Stuff” should be at the top of that list IMHO.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
YES! Amazing how many people we’ve showed it to who never realized what went on in those years. I’ve always been grateful that JFK took the leadership role in pushing us into space. What a contrast with today’s apologists for America who continue to denigrate our country and push us toward third world status. Quite a contrast.
Absolutely.
I remember when that movie came out in 1983, it was supposed to propel John Glenn to the Democratic nomination as he was seen as a candidate who could give Reagan a run for the money in 1984. However, Glenn's candidacy went nowhere and if anything, "The Right Stuff" tied right in with President Reagan's theme of "Morning in America" and American exceptionalism. In my opinion, Glenn was portrayed in the movie as a tad bit too squeaky clean, self-righteous and perhaps wrapped a bit too tight.
The movie ran a bit too long as well. If they had cut out the meaningless (and stupid) scenes involving Lyndon Johnson, it would have been a perfect film from beginning to end.