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'''''Space Warriors''''' is a 2013 American film, directed by Sean McNamara, starring [[Thomas Horn]], [[Josh Lucas]], and [[Danny Glover]]. The film was released in USA on 26 April 2013.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2328745/</ref>
'''''Space Warriors''''' is a 2013 American film directed by [[Sean McNamara (director)|Sean McNamara]] and starring [[Thomas Horn (actor)|Thomas Horn]], [[Josh Lucas]], and [[Danny Glover]]. The film was released in the United States on May 31, 2013.


==Plot==
==Plot==
The movie begins with a narrating by Jimmy who tells his story why he wants to go space and be an astronaut. In the movie Jimmy Hawkins ([[Thomas Horn]]) is a young boy who dreams up becoming an astronaut, just like his father: Andy ([[Dermot Mulroney]]). His dream comes true when he wins a scholarship to space camp led by Commander Philips ([[Danny Glover]]) given by Col. Roy Manley ([[Josh Lucas]]). Col. Manley travels around the world recruiting young cadets. However Jimmy's mother: Sally ([[Mira Sorvino]]) refuses because of an incident at NASA, that Andy got fired over a big fight. So Jimmy fakes a voice recorder to make it sound like his father let him to space camp, then lies to Sally that he's going on a fishing trip with Andy.
Jimmy Hawkins (Thomas Horn) is a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut, just like his father, Andy ([[Dermot Mulroney]]). The movie begins with a narration from Jimmy, telling his story of why he wants to go into space and be an astronaut. His dream comes true when he wins a scholarship to Space Camp led by Commander Philips ([[Danny Glover]]) given by Col. Roy Manley ([[Josh Lucas]]). Col. Manley travels around the world recruiting young cadets. However, Jimmy's mother, Sally ([[Mira Sorvino]]), refuses because of an incident at NASA, when Andy was fired over a big fight. Jimmy fakes a voice recorder to make it sound like his father has let him go to space camp, then lies to his mother that he is going on a fishing trip with Andy.


When he arrives at Space Camp, he becomes a member of Warriors, the group includes Rusty ([[Grayson Russell]]) the mechanic, Bao Yuen ([[Michael Zhang]]) the rocket scientist, Dani ([[Savannah Jayde]]) the Robotic Engineer, Sergi ([[Nicholas Lobue]]) the computer wiz, and Lacey Myers ([[Ryan Simpkins]]) the Pilot. Together they compete against the Titans led by Hunter ([[Thomas Kasp]]), and the winning team goes up to the space station the following year, the games are to test their skills. During Jimmy's stay at the camp, he speaks with Andy about NASA, during the talk Andy revealed that Manley fire Andy when he went for the bat for him until he got killed by the brass for suggesting abort. Despite this, Andy gives Jimmy about listening to others and learn humility. One night, while Jimmy is on a date with Lacey and camping out, Lacey knows about his lie, which Jimmy feels bad about lying to them. Lacey then tells him her secret, that she's actually 14 and lie on her application she doesn't turn 15 until tomorrow.
When he arrives at Space Camp, he becomes a member of Warriors. The group includes Rusty ([[Grayson Russell]]) the mechanic, Bao Yuen ([[Michael Zhang]]) the rocket scientist, Dani ([[Savannah Jayde]]) the robotic engineer, Sergi ([[Nicholas Lobue]]) the computer whiz, and Lacey Myers ([[Ryan Simpkins]]) the pilot. Together, they compete against the Titans, led by Hunter ([[Thomas Kasp]]), the winning team to go up to the space station the following year. The games are to test their skills. During Jimmy's stay at the camp, he speaks with Andy about NASA and Andy reveals that Manley had him fired. Despite this, Andy gives Jimmy advice listening to others and learning humility. One night, while Jimmy is on a date with Lacey and camping out, Lacey says she knows about his lie. Lacey then tells him her secret, that she is actually 14 and lied on her application; she does not become 15 until tomorrow.


Meanwhile in outer space, a Russian Space Shuttle is strike by debris, the shuttle begins to lose pressure and head to the escape pod. However the escape pod is design to only carried 3, which 3 are left behind. Houston Control is then alert about the situation, they contact NASA control in Alabama about it. Things started going well for the Warriors as they're in second place now. Then things started going down for the warriors, Col. Manley is inform about Lacey's lie about her age, which gets her expel from space camp. Meanwhile, Hunter not wanting to lose the final completion, so he sabotaged the Warrior's space buggy.
Meanwhile, in outer space, a Russian space station is struck by debris and begins to lose pressure. The crew head to the escape pod. However, the escape pod is designed to only carry three, so three are left behind. Houston Control is alerted about it and contacts NASA in Alabama. Things are going well for the Warriors as they are in second place until Col. Manley is told about Lacey's lie about her age, which has her expelled from Space Camp. Hunter, not wanting to lose the final competition, sabotages the Warrior's space buggy.


With Lacey expelled, The Warriors used their robotic dummy to help, but one of their wheels come loose causing them to lose and the champions win. At Jimmy's house, Sally calls Jimmy, but doesn't answer and then calls Andy, During the called they discover that Jimmy lie to them, believing Jimmy runaway and Sally feels bad for being hard on him. They then discovered he went to Space Camp and go pick him up. Back at camp, Conway and Chandra are remorseful for letting Hunter sabotage the Warriors' Buggy decided tell Col. Manley that Hunter cheated, Col. Manley confronts him for cheating and expels Hunter from camp. Jimmy is then called in, discovers his parents at the camp and furious at him for lying to them, which also gets Jimmy expelled.
With Lacey expelled, the Warriors use their robotic dummy to help, but one of its wheels comes loose causing them to lose and the titans win. At Jimmy's house, Sally calls, but he does not answer, and she then calls Andy, During the call, they discover that Jimmy lied to them, believing Jimmy had run away and Sally feels bad for being hard on him. They then discover he went to Space Camp and go to pick him up. Back at camp, Conway ([[Booboo Stewart]]) and Chandra ([[Sahana Srinivasan]]) are remorseful for letting Hunter sabotage the Warriors' buggy and decide to tell Col. Manley that Hunter cheated. Manley confronts him for cheating and expels Hunter from camp. Jimmy is then called in, discovers his parents at the camp and furious at him for lying to them, which also gets Jimmy expelled.


Upon learning about that the Russian Astronauts are in trouble and losing air, Jimmy and Lacey go tell Col. Manley, despite both expelled. He decideds to let them, Andy and Sally decided to help.
Upon learning that the Russian astronauts are in trouble and losing air, Jimmy and Lacey go to tell Col. Manley, despite both being expelled. He decides to let them help. Despite disagrees, Col. Manley and Andy work together along with the warriors and the help of the other cadets. They were able to repair the station using roboastronauts. Despite Jimmy's heroics, he is grounded for 2 months each for lying to his parents. Col. Manley congratulates him for his bravery and heroics. It's revealed that he took a part-time job at the space camp. In the end, Jimmy throws a party with the rest of the campers.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Thomas Horn]] as Jimmy Hakwins
* [[Thomas Horn (actor)|Thomas Horn]] as Jimmy Hawkins
*[[Mira Sorvino]] as Sally Hakwins
* [[Mira Sorvino]] as Sally Hawkins
*[[Dermot Mulroney]] as Andy Hawkins
* [[Dermot Mulroney]] as Andy Hawkins
*[[Josh Lucas]] as Col. Roy Manley
* [[Josh Lucas]] as Colonel Roy Manley
* [[Danny Glover]] as Commander Philips<ref name="tfc">{{cite web |title=About This Show: space warriors on hallmark |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/moviewatch/space-warriors/ |website=TheFutonCritic.com |accessdate=July 13, 2020}}</ref>
*[[Danny Glover]] as Commander Philips
*[[BooBoo Stewart]] as Conway
*[[Ryan Simpkins]] as Lacey Myers
*[[Grayson Russell]] as Russell'Rusty'Riggs
*[[Savannah Jayde]] as Dani Davis
*[[Thomas Kasp]] as Hunter
*[[Chris Ashworth]] as Cosmonaut Yuri
*[[Rico Ball]] as Astronaut Michael
*Natasha Pavlovich as Russian Tech #1


==References ==
==Production==
The film was announced in February 2013 as a part of the initial season of the [[Hallmark Channel#Series|Walden Family Theater]] on the [[Hallmark Channel]] to air as its second original film in May 2013.<ref name="thr">{{cite news|last1=Ng|first1=Philiana|title=Hallmark Channel Sets Family Movie Series|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/hallmark-channel-sets-family-movie-423549|accessdate=January 12, 2018|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=February 25, 2013|language=en|archive-date=January 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112100914/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/hallmark-channel-sets-family-movie-423549|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Space Warriors'' premiered on May 31, 2013.<ref name="tfc"/>
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==Reception==
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[[Category:2013 films]]
''Common Sense Media'' rated it 3 out of 5 stars.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ashby |first1=Emily |title=Space Warriors |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/space-warriors |website=Common Sense Media |access-date=17 July 2021}}</ref>


==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
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* {{IMDb title|2328745}}

{{Sean McNamara}}

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[[Category:2013 films]]
[[Category:2013 television films]]
[[Category:American television films]]
[[Category:Films about astronauts]]
[[Category:Films set in Alabama]]
[[Category:Films shot at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center]]
[[Category:2010s English-language films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Sean McNamara]]

Latest revision as of 01:39, 30 November 2024

Space Warriors
Film poster
Film poster
Screenplay by
Story by
  • Jeff Philips
  • Sean McNamara
  • Ronald Bass
  • Stan Chervin
  • Jim Strain
Directed bySean McNamara
Starring
Theme music composerLarry Brown
Production
ProducerJason Netter
CinematographyRobert Hayes
EditorJeff Canavan
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHallmark Channel
ReleaseMay 31, 2013 (2013-05-31)
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Space Warriors is a 2013 American film directed by Sean McNamara and starring Thomas Horn, Josh Lucas, and Danny Glover. The film was released in the United States on May 31, 2013.

Plot

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Jimmy Hawkins (Thomas Horn) is a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut, just like his father, Andy (Dermot Mulroney). The movie begins with a narration from Jimmy, telling his story of why he wants to go into space and be an astronaut. His dream comes true when he wins a scholarship to Space Camp led by Commander Philips (Danny Glover) given by Col. Roy Manley (Josh Lucas). Col. Manley travels around the world recruiting young cadets. However, Jimmy's mother, Sally (Mira Sorvino), refuses because of an incident at NASA, when Andy was fired over a big fight. Jimmy fakes a voice recorder to make it sound like his father has let him go to space camp, then lies to his mother that he is going on a fishing trip with Andy.

When he arrives at Space Camp, he becomes a member of Warriors. The group includes Rusty (Grayson Russell) the mechanic, Bao Yuen (Michael Zhang) the rocket scientist, Dani (Savannah Jayde) the robotic engineer, Sergi (Nicholas Lobue) the computer whiz, and Lacey Myers (Ryan Simpkins) the pilot. Together, they compete against the Titans, led by Hunter (Thomas Kasp), the winning team to go up to the space station the following year. The games are to test their skills. During Jimmy's stay at the camp, he speaks with Andy about NASA and Andy reveals that Manley had him fired. Despite this, Andy gives Jimmy advice listening to others and learning humility. One night, while Jimmy is on a date with Lacey and camping out, Lacey says she knows about his lie. Lacey then tells him her secret, that she is actually 14 and lied on her application; she does not become 15 until tomorrow.

Meanwhile, in outer space, a Russian space station is struck by debris and begins to lose pressure. The crew head to the escape pod. However, the escape pod is designed to only carry three, so three are left behind. Houston Control is alerted about it and contacts NASA in Alabama. Things are going well for the Warriors as they are in second place until Col. Manley is told about Lacey's lie about her age, which has her expelled from Space Camp. Hunter, not wanting to lose the final competition, sabotages the Warrior's space buggy.

With Lacey expelled, the Warriors use their robotic dummy to help, but one of its wheels comes loose causing them to lose and the titans win. At Jimmy's house, Sally calls, but he does not answer, and she then calls Andy, During the call, they discover that Jimmy lied to them, believing Jimmy had run away and Sally feels bad for being hard on him. They then discover he went to Space Camp and go to pick him up. Back at camp, Conway (Booboo Stewart) and Chandra (Sahana Srinivasan) are remorseful for letting Hunter sabotage the Warriors' buggy and decide to tell Col. Manley that Hunter cheated. Manley confronts him for cheating and expels Hunter from camp. Jimmy is then called in, discovers his parents at the camp and furious at him for lying to them, which also gets Jimmy expelled.

Upon learning that the Russian astronauts are in trouble and losing air, Jimmy and Lacey go to tell Col. Manley, despite both being expelled. He decides to let them help. Despite disagrees, Col. Manley and Andy work together along with the warriors and the help of the other cadets. They were able to repair the station using roboastronauts. Despite Jimmy's heroics, he is grounded for 2 months each for lying to his parents. Col. Manley congratulates him for his bravery and heroics. It's revealed that he took a part-time job at the space camp. In the end, Jimmy throws a party with the rest of the campers.

Cast

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Production

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The film was announced in February 2013 as a part of the initial season of the Walden Family Theater on the Hallmark Channel to air as its second original film in May 2013.[1] Space Warriors premiered on May 31, 2013.[3]

Reception

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Common Sense Media rated it 3 out of 5 stars.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Ng, Philiana (February 25, 2013). "Hallmark Channel Sets Family Movie Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 12, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "Bruce Dern Joins "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" Star Zachary Gordon and Bailee Madison as Production Begins in Canada on "Pete's Christmas"". TheFutonCritic.com. July 24, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "About This Show: space warriors on hallmark". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  4. ^ Ashby, Emily. "Space Warriors". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
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