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Summary: Beautifully made
Review: This is a film with mystery throughout. Slowly the mysteries are revealed and choices must be made which will influence each of the character's lives. The acting is convincing, particularly
the romantic leads Alexis Bledel, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy man; Jonathan Jackson, a young man with a secret to keep; and Ben Kingsley as a mysterious stranger whose selfish actions bring the situation in the movie to a climax. The setting is beautiful--a woods with a dark, yet cozy ambiance, and the background music adds to the mystical nature of the film.
The one factor which kept me from giving this movie 5 stars was that it all seemed somehow familiar and I felt that I had seen this situation before. It does, however, pose some interesting philosophical questions and goes deeper than most Hollywood products.
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Summary: Magically Spellbounding!
Review: Tuck Everlasting definatly deserves five stars! It is the most magical movie of our time. The story is about fifteen-year-old Winnie Foster, (Alexis Bledel), who is a threat about finding out the secret of the Tucks. She meets Jesse, their youngest son, (Johnathan Jackson), and they fall in love. He decides to tell her their secret, that they drank from the spring and can never die. They will live forever. He asks her to drink and live forever with him. She must decide whether or not to drink. Should she live forever with the person she has fallen deeply in love with? Or should she live and die, just as people are ment to? In the end, she is faced with this decision. Winnie has to decide if she loves Jesse enough to live eternity with him and leave everything she has behind.
This movie is a perfect family film. It is also perfect for a date. For anyone who has ever had a dream. It's the mystical fairy tale every girl dreams of. A stand out cast and an excillent movie. This movie will leave you thinking about it for days. Tuck Everlasting is one of the best movies of all time. Every girl will find herself wishing she was Winnie. Magically romantic and makes you feel so good inside at parts. Anyone will absolutly fall in love with this movie!
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Summary: A touching movie
Review: Okay, I know people have had their complaints about how this movie does not follow the story found in the book. However, if you have not read the book (like me) then I think there is no reason to dislike this movie. I can see where some people are coming from, Disney does have a history of totally re-writing stories. (Like the Princess Diaries) Anyways, I still think that this movie is moving and beautiful. It will make you think twice about eternal life. It has a beautiful love story as well. My friends and I are still debating over if we liked the end or not. It is a movie that will allow you to take your own perspective in life, and you will still be thinking about it when you leave the theater and maybe even when you reach home. I highly reccomend this movie to all who love romantic and thought-probing movies.
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Summary: Simply Beautiful!
Review: What a beautiful and romantic film adaptation of a wonderful book. The forest, town, homes, and overall visuals of the film were stunning. The period costumes were fantastic. I wonder why they do not promote the older big name actors in the the fims marketing, I mean Sissy Spacek is terrific. The very minor changes made from the book do not harm the storyline at all, and in fact by making our heroine come from a wealthy family, it actually enhances the 2 worlds that are set to crash against each other. There was a brief moment in the film where the narration was jarring and unneccessary, but for the most part it helped propel the story. You do not have to worrry about taking kids to this, although it will be a little slow for the under 10 years kids. This is definately a film that adults can enjoy toghetr, in fact it would make a great date movie. The story is thought provoking. I have waited for a long time to see this story on film, and Disney has done it justice. In fact it's nice to know that Disney can still make a film like this considering their recent history. After all this is more like a independant film than a disney formula blockbuster. I reccommend.
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Summary: Captivating
Review: Being an extremely discriminate movie goer, I can sincerely acclaim this to be one of the most captivating, thought provokig, heart touching movie I have seen in a long time. As far as I am concerned the actors played their parts superbly. The story was absolutely fascinating, having now seen something that led one to the "fountain of youth." Though it was heart rending at the conclusion, which made it very emotional, I was intrigued the entire time. Disney did a great job.
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Summary: A great film with brilliant cast
Review: Tuck Everlasting is a good film for preteens and teenagers. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is the plot of the movie could have been made better. Also, it is too short. I would love it if they show more scenes between Jackson and Bledel. Their love story is packed in this 20 minute scene and that (...) especially for a romantic (...) like me. The performances of the actors in the film are solid. Bledel and Jackson have a great chemistry - but I still wish that their love story could have been further explored by the director.
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Summary: 5 Star Book Makes 5 Star Movie
Review: "Tuck Everlasting" is the (near-perfect) movie adaptation of Natalie Babbitt's classic novel about a young girl who meets a family immortals. If you are looking for a nice family movie or love story, Disney's "Tuck Everlasting" is a fine selection for your viewing pleasure.THE STORY: Winnie Foster, daughter of a wealthy couple, ventures off into her family's woods one day and comes across a mysterious boy, Jesse, and his family, the Tucks, who seem to be "lost in time." Feeling trapped herself in her "too prim and proper" for her family, Winnie feels liberated with the carefree lifestyle of the Tucks. However, the Tuck family secret is something that can very well, and nearly does, bring Winnie's world crumbling down in front of her very eyes. THE DISCUSSION: "Tuck Everlasting" has long been at the top of the list of books the school system loves to have students read, and for very good reason. The story, very carefree but at times a little deep and occasionally dark, provides good discussion fodder on issues such as life and changing society values. Winnie's conflict with her parents' values as well as the ramifications of "eternal life" make great fodder for discussion and meditation. Overall, the movie contains all the great things you could look for in both a love story and a family movie. The relationship between Winnie and Jesse should have most couples all "warm and fuzzy" (or ill to their gut). The movie overall is very light and easy and should be enjoyable for anyone. The violence level is kept to a minimum and the "darker" elements of the story are tame enough to where it shouldn't upset anyone. THE ADAPTATION: Movies based on books are double-edged swords. They either ruin the "meaning" of the books they seek to praise or they themselves become masterpieces (like Harry Potter and Jurassic Park). "Tuck Everlasting" falls into the latter category. I myself read Babbitt's book in elementary and though it's been 16 years I still remember the book quite well. As far as I can tell, this movie was about as true an adaptation as you can get. The main themes and event sequences are translated well onto the big screen. Fans of the book should appreciate this movie. BEST SCENES: 1. Miles' story. This is a very powerful scene that touches very well on the "eternal life" issue. This scene could easily win an award. 2. Jail Break. Hilarious scene!!! 3. Tuck's Talk with Winnie 4. Jesse and Winnie's adventures THE VERDICT: Overall, this movie is a great choice for young couples on a date or family's looking for a nice, clean movie. Yes indeed my friends, it's a chick flick!!! Enjoy. Highly Recommended
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Summary: Up with Tuck
Review: My Favorite movie of all time! Greatly moves you and changes your prospective of everlasting life. Great acting!
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Summary: this movie has it all!
Review: I loved the movie, Tuck Everlasting! I thought it contained all the elements of a great story and terrific movie. The acting was really terrific. I loved Alexis Bledel as Winnie Foster. I think she truly captured the essence of the character. And I now have a major crush on Jonathan Jackson! Go see this movie now, or you'll miss out on the adventure of a lifetime!!
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Summary: Not exactly like the book, but wonderful anyway!
Review: Normally, I cringe at any changes made when a book is made into a movie. This movie, however, was utterly fantastic. Having seen some wonderful acting and some horrible acting in the past, and being involved in theater myself, I was very pleased with the quality of acting in this movie. Nothing seemed to stand out as obviously fake, like in the Harry Potter movies (which I enjoyed, but not as much as I enjoyed the books). The emotion, both Jesse's and Winnie's love and Miles' grief, were infinitely more genuine than most emotion I've seen in movies. I am fascinated by both immortality and romance, and I found Tuck Everlasting to be perhaps the best combination of the two that I've ever seen. While so many romance movies focus on sex, this movie's romance was a form of pure love that is a real treat. In my opinion, the romance makes the question of 'Would you choose immortality in this situation?' all the more powerful.
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