the film belongs to inventor underdog genre . jake gyllenhaal and laura dern and chris cooper bring a little acting verve to story with several standard element . well film and well edit and with plenty of well act secondary role . some have declare this movie to be classic american hokey . it be that and more . i agree with those who say the movie celebrate the thrill of youthful inspiration . the film be a pleasant reminder that achievement may be bear of ordinary root .