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Summary: The little movie that could.
Review: The title immediately put me off. The star, Michael J Fox immediately put me off. But once I got past those 2 major obstacles and settled in, I found a little gem of a movie.Fox's young doctor, all full of spit and vinegar, sets off across country to medical nirvana: a highly sought position in a prestigious Beverly Hills plastic surgery practice. On the way, Doc Hollywood is waylaid in definitive small town USA, Grady Ga. on the cusp of the annual squash festival. Am I boring you? Likely, but this film is never boring, a character driven comedy with superlative performances in each and every nook and cranny-particularly David Ogden Stiers (no Maj Winchester here) and Barnard Hughes. Woody Harrelson and Bridget Fonda have smallish parts. Even George Hamilton is bearable in a cameo. Liked it so much, I headed out to find director Michael Caton-Jones previous effort, Memphis Belle.
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Summary: Pleasant entertainment
Review: There are two points that you should note before you buy this DVD. First, there is one nude scene. Second, the production quality has not been enhanced, and there are no special features on this DVD. HOWEVER, I love this movie. Michael J. Fox is hilarious as well as convincing. The supporting cast is beautifully quirky, deceptively complex and interesting. There is a stunning contrast between the Washington DC hospital where Dr. Stone completes his training (violent & tumultuous), the small southern town that he is trying to escape (serene & friendly) and the LA plastic surgery practice that he wants to join(cold & impersonal). While serving as the small town's GP, he learns through his interactions with the locals that living in a peaceful town is a quality of life choice - not a horrible fate for those that don't know better. I can watch this one over and over.
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Summary: Gotta admit
Review: There are two reasons I bought a copy of DH - and they belong to Julie Warner. That morning at the lake just blows me away. Sorry, Mom. B-)
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Summary: Great Movie - Lousy DVD
Review: This film is the perfect offbeat movie for a lazy summer afternoon. Michael J. Fox and the supporting cast create a sense of place and time where the lowly squash is king (or it queen?). Fox loses his way in the Carolinas as he travels to Lotus Land for a new job as a plastic surgeon. A good movie to remind you what is important in life - pigs, kudzu, and a Porsche Speedster. It is such a lovely little film that the DVD presentation should be a crime. The picture quality is horrible and it is not letterboxed. No trailers, director's comment (which would have been GREAT), or added features. Just the movie, nothing extra. It appears some distributor's ten-year-old son was learning to burn a DVD for the first time and was given this as a project. Somebody should be ashamed. It's like serving a Heineken in a dirty baby bottle. Warner Brothers clearly dropped the ball on this. Loved the movie. Hated the DVD.
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Summary: A fun love story - with a disappointing translation to DVD
Review: This has been one of my favorite movies since first viewing. I recently picked-up the DVD, and was disappointed by the translation. The picture quality was mediocre, no update to dolby digital sound, and no additional features. Still, for the price, a great value on DVD.
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Summary: The story of a one pig town
Review: This is a cute movie and holds your attention. Speaking about attention, I'm not saying that Julie Warner is like Hedy Lamarr; but they both where the same suit when they come out of the water (birthday.) And George Hamilton plays a similar character as he does in 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997) ASIN: 0792844653. I am glad it is not one of those letterbox (have to look at the black lines) pictures. They are ok but distracting when not necessary. Dr. Benjamin Stone is on his way to try out for a new job as a plastic surgeon. Due to impedance in the road, he is forced to detour through a local fence. The local judge compels him to pay with community service and the story snowballs from there. This is a cute movie with many twists and turns.
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Summary: A heart warming piece of pure magic.
Review: This is going to be a very short but to the point review. This movie is just great. A lot of fun and laughs filmed in an environment that makes you wish you could be there. A real town with real people so "down home and honest" you'll find yourself looking on the map for this place. Truely a magical experience you'll enjoy again and again.
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Summary: LOOK OUT! HERE COMES NURSE PACKER!!!
Review: THIS MOVIE IS ENJOYABLE. MICHAEL J. FOX IS GOOD, BUT TOO "ALEX KEATON" (FAMILY TIES)...VERY PREDICTABLE. I PERSONALLY ENJOYED THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TRULY DELIGHTFUL CHARACTER ACTRESS EDYE BYRDE, WHO ALSO APPEARED IN THE FILM "MOSCOW ON THE HUDSON" AND IN THE DAYTIME SOAP OPERA "ANOTHER LIFE" BACK IN THE EARLY 80S. TO ME, SHE WAS THE STAR. SORRY. MICHAEL J. FOX BUT YOU WERE UPSTAGED BY THIS TREASURE OF AN ACTRESS. LOVE YA, EDYE!
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Summary: Really good movie
Review: This movie was really well done. It had a good story and very likeable characters. The DVD is nothing to get too excited about. The movie makes it worth buying though, and hey the price is right.
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Summary: One of my most often-watched DVDs
Review: This was the third DVD I ever bought, simply because it was inexpensive. It is a wonderful movie with great characters, and I have watched it at least as often as any other DVD in my collection. Very enjoyable. Be forewarned, however, that the DVD transfer quality is very poor. The first time I watched it, I was surprised when I saw "lint" on the picture in some frames! You can forgive that when you remember how little you paid.
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