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Summary: A Disappointing Package
Review: "Walking Thunder" is a well-meaning, occasionally entertaining movie about a New England family's efforts to survive in the West after their wagon is demolished by a huge grizzly. The problem is that the movie, while clearly targeted at families, is at times disturbingly violent. The scenery is beautiful (shot on location in Utah), the costumes are authentic, but the performances are wooden and everything about the movie screams low budget. Many John Denver fans will purchase this movie for historical or sentimental value since it was his last film project. However, he displays little of the charm that he displayed in his debut, "Oh, God!" If you watch this movie, watch it for the heartfelt performance of Klara Irene Miracle as Denver's long-suffering wife or the quiet dignity of Chief Ted Thin Elk. The DVD features a host of extras; unfortunately, they range from disappointing (the director's commentary sounds like it was recorded on a tapedeck) to embarrassing (the amateurish "music video" featuring the unknown "Fresh"--does the world really need another boy band?). The kids may enjoy this for one or two viewings; after that, they will be requesting "Pokemon" again.
Rating:
Summary: A Disappointing Package
Review: "Walking Thunder" is a well-meaning, occasionally entertaining movie about a New England family's efforts to survive in the West after their wagon is demolished by a huge grizzly. The problem is that the movie, while clearly targeted at families, is at times disturbingly violent. The scenery is beautiful (shot on location in Utah), the costumes are authentic, but the performances are wooden and everything about the movie screams low budget. Many John Denver fans will purchase this movie for historical or sentimental value since it was his last film project. However, he displays little of the charm that he displayed in his debut, "Oh, God!" If you watch this movie, watch it for the heartfelt performance of Klara Irene Miracle as Denver's long-suffering wife or the quiet dignity of Chief Ted Thin Elk. The DVD features a host of extras; unfortunately, they range from disappointing (the director's commentary sounds like it was recorded on a tapedeck) to embarrassing (the amateurish "music video" featuring the unknown "Fresh"--does the world really need another boy band?). The kids may enjoy this for one or two viewings; after that, they will be requesting "Pokemon" again.
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Summary: Excellent family oriented movie
Review: I really enjoyed this movie. John Denver played his part as a God fearing family man very well, however naive to the ways of the wilderness. There is plenty of adventure, excitement, tension, and rescue as the good guy arrives just in the nick of time to fight off the evil bad guys. I really enjoyed the role of the old Indian medicine man as well as the old Grizzly Bear - Walking Thunder. Highly recommended....
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Summary: Irene Miracle's Acting
Review: I think this movie was very interesting. Especially the scenes with Klara Irene Miracle. She is such a great actress. She should be in a lot more movies. She is ver attractive, and I think that she was teh best in the film
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Summary: Affable "Generic" family-in-wild movie
Review: If there's such a thing as a "generic" family-in-the-wilderness movie, this would be it. It's amiable, expertly done, with all the expected ingredients (yes, even a childbirth scene!). There's added interest, of course, in the fact that this was John Denver's last film (a fitting sendoff), and maybe the last project for narrator Bian Keith as well.
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Summary: Affable "Generic" family-in-wild movie
Review: If there's such a thing as a "generic" family-in-the-wilderness movie, this would be it. It's amiable, expertly done, with all the expected ingredients (yes, even a childbirth scene!). There's added interest, of course, in the fact that this was John Denver's last film (a fitting sendoff), and maybe the last project for narrator Bian Keith as well.
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Summary: Fun Family Fare
Review: John Denver gives a fine performance in this oldfangled film.
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Summary: John Denver did a terriffic job with this movie-great acting
Review: John Denver played the family man in this movie extreemly well. He interacted well with the other actors/actress.He seemed to love the part he was playing.He almost made you beleive he wasn't acting at all.He is greatly missed!
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Summary: Ripped Off
Review: This film was produced under a SAG contract, but sadly, the distributors of this film - John Denver's last movie - have decided to avoid their responsibilities to the actors - and to this day, have failed to pay ONE PENNY in residuals to the talent which made this film come alive. They have ripped off the hardworking actors in this film to the tune of thousands of dollars!Great script, great cast, excellent film for kids. But I would suggest that potential customers NOT support this film. Do not rent or buy this movie until the distributor pays the actors what they're due!! Watch this space for updates!
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Summary: Ripped Off
Review: This movie is in the same genre as the old Disney movies like Old Yeller, a movie the entire family can watch together. Its about growing up. Its hopeful, and can open up the doors for conversation, if just one person tries. I've watched it with several family members who are not necessarily John Denver fans and they liked it.
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