Great and accurate movie of Keats life
925895
Great and accurate movie of Keats life, though it could have done much more. The actor that played Keats was too thin and effeminate. We know Keats was a more solid build and not willowy and effeminate. The actor is gay in real life and sadly that came through some - clouding the memory of Keats heterosexual masculinity. Still the story was done well, though it looked like Fanny could have taken him in a boxing ring. She was played by a big ole solid looking girl.
1279351
I enjoyed this movie, Mark O'Brien was a very likable, incredible man who was able to maintain a great sense  of humor even in a life that offered the average person every reason to just shut down and give up, not only was he doomed to a life in an iron lung, he also had to deal with a great amount of guilt that started with Polio and included the death of a sibling.  Every character in this story was extraordinary from the Priest to every caretaker.  I laughed and cried I did appreciate that the producers were able to maintain a sense  of dignity in showing the public what was required for Mark to fulfill his dreams of being a complete man.  Jody Foster, John Hawks and William H. Macey were perfectly cast.
3992324
Whenever there is a movie about the book, there are comments that so much stuff was left out, but the movie captures the most important parts of the book very well, and the acting is very natural and they do convey the agony of many "orphans" that were looking for parents or extended family in the UK. I did enjoy watching this movie, as it has very moving moments. Thanks!
2020120
This is the first time I've seen this movie and it's absolutely endearing. It's like getting a glimpse into the early 1900's and the way people lived in that era. The movie features a fine cast from Beau Bridges to Reese Witherspoon, all fantastic actors in the depiction of small community, family helping those less fortunate, romance between a young boy seeking college and his natural attraction to a deaf girl. A brother and sister help the illiterate deaf girl, played by Arquette, to learn to live among everyday people who accept her with a little help from a loving and generous family. The film teaches a lot of things but most importantly, how a family grows and develops a more loving, close-knit fabric of genuine family that had been lost when the daughter and son's mother died and the father had given up on life. The deaf Allie is wild, at first, until the brother/sister teach her to read and write. I watched her grow and grew a little bit more, myself. The brother gradually falls in love with a "new and improved" deaf Allie who will charm at times and break your heart at others. I'm very glad I found this movie on Amazon. I could not look away until it was all over. I wished to see more. I would give it more stars if available. If you do not enjoy this movie, then watch it again and it will become more clear, if you like to know some of the "older ways."
4780501
This is a great movie, and kept my interest even whilst moving from genre to genre.

I quickly worked out that I had to listen to the poem as though it were music, and allow my subconcious to take in the words and make of them what it willed.  The animation of the poem was excellent, but obviously not definitive.  Many other drawings could have done just as well if not better, but what was used was good and acceptable.

Ginzburg's homosexuality takes a prominent place in the movie, and it may well be that the poem was motivated by the social exclusion he felt because of his homosexuality.  If that is the case then his poem worked as therapy for him in accepting himself.  In fact, the poem's message is to "be yourself".

I took on watching the dvd to fill in some time, and it gripped me from the start.  Obviously it is not for everyone, but I loved it.
1777821
This is a very moving film and is not overly sentimental and very true to life about a woman dealing with the end of her life. The acting is very good and the story compelling.
4527978
I first watched THE DETECTIVE a few years ago after having thoroughly enjoyed G. K. Chesterton's stories about the English detective-priest Father Brown.  At first I was put off by it because, although some of the characters were Chesterton's and the plot line was loosely based on one of the short stories, the movie wasn't close enough to the originals to suit me.

However, separated from the tales, I find that this film stands quite well on its own, and is true enough to give an accurate picture of the delightful, very comic and very serious character of Father Brown.  Alec Guinness, of course, was one of the best actors of the last century, and he brings the Father to life.  His authenticity validates this film, to my thinking.  Flambeau, the sophisticated thief (played by Peter Finch) who underestimates his quirky adversary's worldly wisdom, is equally well drawn.  The movie should also be honored for a quality you will rarely find in films today: respect for religion.

My only bone to pick is that THE DETECTIVE is not available on DVD!  How long, O, how long will it be?  I hope it'll be before my VHS player wears out!
1907792
Beautifully written and shot. I loved the illustrations and learning about the whole story of The Buddha from infant to death. So many things I never new about and makes me love his teachings that much more. Lots of love and wisdom.
I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone and for all ages to see.
4214428
We didn't know much about Charlie Chaplin before seeing this film, but this is a GREAT way to get to know him!  Downey hits every note:  vulnerable, funny, tender, angry, etc.  The cast is full of wonderful actors, but one absolute stand-out is Kevin Kline as Douglas Fairbanks!  Back to Chaplin...we saw how devastating his mother's mental illness was to him and his brother at a young age as well as how terrible it was to have to put her in a home.  It never got any easier for Chaplin to deal with her throughout his life.  He seemed to know early on that he wanted to be nothing but a comedian and was successful, but not well paid, until he came to the USA.  After arriving here, he discovered silent movies being made, and he could be successful in a profession that he loved.  However, his love life was another story until late in life for Chaplin.
I don't do this movie justice with my review.  My son and I were both moved by this film.  He said it was absolutely one of the best movies he had ever seen.  I highly suggest you see this movie.
2295630
This movie is an excellent true to life story of one of the most famous Catholic saints in history!! This filming locations are very accurate. The special effects are beautifully done.
4300564
If you're a lousy listener, you definitely won't dig this film, because Keaton's technique is to simply turn on the camera and let people talk about...Heaven. What it's like, who gets to go there and so on.
But if  you think it's interesting to hear real people say what they really, truly  think about something as important as the  afterlife, you'll find this  movie fascinating. I did.
Can you imagine? People talking with absolute  certainty about a place they've never been. Their desire, their hope, or  more accurately their FAITH that they are absolutely correct in their  visions of Heaven is almost palpable
No matter what you believe Heaven is  like, it's wonderful to see how wildly that varies from somebody else's  idea of what it will be like. A place full of diamonds and jewels...a place  of absolute goodness...a place of impartial justice.
Sometimes it's  funny. Sometimes it's scary. Sometimes it's just weird.
In the end, I  found this film to be very moving. Because after watching dozens of people  talk confidently about Heaven, I realized that while they all had different  ideas, all of their visions boiled down to one thing: Heaven will primarily  consist of those things that are profoundly missing from their own lives,  be it material comfort, social justice or, usually, unconditional  love.
It made me realize that what we mainly want to have, is Heaven on  Earth.
4864915
I am long time lover of this movie that is based on historic facts. The message is that one particular priest (along with others)  lived out the message that he was his brothers' keeper during a time that it easily could have meant his death for doing so.  He was willing to lay down his life for others whom the Nazi's had targeted for death/extermination.  In so doing, a Nazi general was converted to the Christian faith after years of imprisonment and visitation from the same Catholic priest.  I am not a Catholic, but it is enheartening to hear a story of a Catholic priest who was living for Christ.  This movie is well written, directed, and produced, and carries the  timeless Christian messages of treating others the way you would want to be treated,  esteeming others better than yourself, laying down your life that others might live, and that one doesn't have to be perfect for the life and love of Christ to shine through their life and actions.
4387016
Contrary to the previous reviews I have found this movie very entertaining and highly recommend it. The only negative aspect to the movie is what I believe to be an accurate depiction of the anti-semitism that was rampant throughout
Europe during the early nineteenth century. From its inception the Jewish banking family of the Rothschilds had to
endure and overcome the bigotry and prejudice that existed. In the end they triumphed and gained respect and the
gratitude that they deserved.  With respect to the quality of the movie itself I was pleasantly surprised by the high<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-House-of-Rothschild/dp/B006TL9EEC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The House of Rothschild</a>&nbsp;quality of the film on DVD offered by Amazon.com. It is worth the price.
316887
Wonderful adaption of Carl Sandburg's poetic biography on Lincoln.  I remember watching this in college many years ago and was glad to find it transferred to DVD.  The picture and sound was very good.  I didn't find any real issues with the transfer. Hal Holbrook did a wonderful job at portraying our 14th President.  He is tall enough and with the makeup looked very authentic. The historical order of the episodes on the DVD doesn't follow Lincoln's history so if you want to follow in order you'll need to change that around and not just follow the DVD.  That is something that I guess was overlooked in the transfer but nonetheless the production is well acted and directed .  It is easy to see why Hal Holbrook won an Emmy for his work.  He has to rank at the top of all of the Lincoln actors to date.  Well worth adding to the DVD collection.
2509359
It was a real treat to be able to find and give this film to my husband for Christmas.  Not only was he a Navy man, he is also of Irish heritage and this brought tears to his eyes.  For younger people who find "Saving Private Ryan" the epitome of a war movie, please check this story out - the truth is often better than fiction. A well crafted film story will stay with a person forever - I have only seen this film twice before the purchase (once with my father and once with my husband) and know it scene by scene.
2074303
I play this for my students and they fall in love with Keats! Abby C. is a marvelous actor! I have seen this film so many times and still I feel the pain at the conclusion....deeply.
2161644
I first got to introduced to this movie from my high school English teacher and I have fallen in love with it ever since.  The film tells a wonderful story and at the same time is able to drive home social/political issues that are still relevant today, without being too preachy.  There are some really poignant moments in this film but also a good amount of warm-hearted humor in the mix.  The two main characters alone make this movie, and the cinemetography helps capture the beauty of the land.

My only gripe with the DVD is that it doesn't have subtitles, but otherwise, I'm very happy with my purchase.  It might not be Oscar material, but this film is a must-see, in my opinion.