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Summary: It is a good joke, Grandfather!
Review: Set in 1797, this is the story of a great Cheyenne warrior. Indeed, the film starts with the old man telling his life's story to his grandchildren as he lies dieing. He tells of the great love of his life, of his two twin boys, and of the evil ones who slew his wife and carried off one of the twins. He searched for his son all of his life but never recovered him. Now, at the end of his life, the warrior resigns himself to the Great Mystery, his quest unfinished. Yet, the Great Mystery is not through with the old warrior in this world. He awakes wrapped in his robes, high in the air on his death platform. Has he been left for dead- or was he actually dead and returned? Either way, it is a good joke by the Grandfather, the Great Spirit. The old man finds the strength to seek out his family. He trusts the Great Spirit to guide and provide for him. It turns out that his family is in great danger from the same evil ones who took his son so long ago. It is time to set things right again. I am glad to see that this film finally made it onto DVD. My old VHS was about worn out.
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Summary: This movie must be in DVD!!!
Review: The first time I saw this movie was by 1985 on our cable TV service. I was impacted with the whole story and music. Watching the scenes, I felt an intense relationship and proximity with the nature and our origins. I bought and tried a used copy from a supermarket clearence, but unfortunately the copy was damaged. I would like this movie in DVD format!!!
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Summary: GEM OF A FILM
Review: The movie WINDWALKER is a little gem of a film and rates as a 'must' for anybody interested in videos about Native Americans. As an Englishman,I found it unusual to find a fellow Englishman playing the part of a Native American. English actor Trevor Howard plays the elder Windwalker and does it very well,coping with the Cheyenne dialect competently and acting the part with conviction.Another white actor,James Remar(of "The Warriors"fame)shares the spotlight as the younger Windwalker and not looking at all,out of place.A young Billy Drago also has a part,playing a Crow scout,although Drago looks out of place, miscast as a white man trying to play a native.Nick Ramus is well cast as the twin brothers that make up the basis of the story and the rest of the native cast all play their respective parts well. The storyline is a novel one, enhanced by supernatural overtones which formed the basis of the Native American culture,underlining the human self-worth of the Native American warrior societies.Filmed on location in the Winter,the scenery is stark and forboding,adding to the film's realism and atmosphere.
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Summary: A most inspirational and touching movie
Review: This is a great movie for all ages, there is no sex, little violence, and no language. It was an incredibly inspiring picture, artfully done, historical, and very touching, showing the human spirit as a live being. Great movie to inspire your children with. If you see this movie for sale I RECOMMEND YOU GET IT! You will watch again and again, and never tire of it...
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Summary: Great Movie-POOR quality Video
Review: This is a great movie noted for the scenic views, However the
visual quality is degraded by the video being recorded in the EP (Extended Play) mode which is totally unnecessary since the movie is only 106 minutes long. What a waste!
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Summary: OUTSTANDING!!! and unlike any other.
Review: This is a movie that virtually wakes up your ideals about indians and everything you thought you knew about the cultures, and traditions . Or even the diversity and sameness of all the tribes put together. Even in this day and age. This is one movie along time coming , and one I,ll add to my video library, and to friends and family's too.
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Summary: Flawed, but noble and interesting
Review: This is a noble exercise in telling a story exclusively set in the Cheyenne lands before Europeans had come on the scene. Is the story any good? Eh...it's okay...a little cheesy. The way the story is handled is also a mixed bag...uneven production quality, uneven acting and casting, terrible music, sometimes good - sometimes wretched cinematography (hello gauzy flashback), editing that is alternatively decent and lacking, a few plot holes here and there. You'll note that legendary actor and drunken fool, Trevor Howard, carries top billing despite being terminially caucasian. The old man does okay, but the film doesn't really focus on him as much as you expect. Creepy Billy Drago is also oddly present -most people remember him from The Untouchables as the creepy Frank Nitti. Then there's James Remar, playing the young Trevor Howard, who's career hasn't done so much after the promising debut (?) in Walter Hill's The Warriors. Remar does decently and at least looks Native American. Ish.
On the plus side, some of the stunts were faily impressive, the landscape nice enough, the kids are cute and courageous and it's authentic as a motion picture has come to portraying how the Native Americans lived amongst themselves.
The terrible wigs were a distraction.
Also, I note that this movie was released as a "PG", even though there are multiple killings (slightly graphic) and two attempted rapes....parents with the small kids looking for some wholesome entertainment are forwarned.
The DVD quality is decent, though that still doesn't change the terrible score.
Rent before you buy, unless you're a freak for either Native American Anthropology or Trevor Howard wearing a big ol' bearskin.
Final note: One of the most irritating things about Amazon reviews is the way people give movies they "like" 5 stars and movies they don't one star. Then some people try to tip the scales back to something reasonable by giving it a one star. Oy. This is a three star movie through and though. It is by no means a masterpiece, nor is it a total waste. It's worth your time, but it is no Seven Samaurai. I noticed a number of reviewers here listing it as their favorite movie...ever (!). All I can say is that they might want to get out and see a few more films.
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Summary: Do NOT miss this
Review: This is an exquisitely filmed movie, in the Wasatch Mtns of Utah...a gorgeous setting....every detail is authentic including the language which is Cheyenne. Dialogue is spoken but occasionally there are subtitles when the WindWalker is thinking.
This movie has everything. Action, drama, a very definite story with a purpose, beauty, laughter, and finally, a soul satisfying ending.
When first released I saw it, but it was quickly pulled as not popular at the box office. Those who had already seen it though, talked so glowingly about it a demand arose and it was released again, this time to wide viewing. It is now a classic with a hidden message that should be taken to heart by the whole world. BEAUTIFUL, in every way. DO NOT MISS THIS wonderful film
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Summary: A veiwer from Gallup, NM
Review: This movie captures the true affects and troubles of the native americans. I have looked everywhere for this movie and now I finally found it, THANK YOU. One more thing I think every indian family should view this movie its the greatest.
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Summary: My Favorite.
Review: This movie has been my favorite hands down for many years. It has just taken me the longest time to find it and actually get my hands on a copy but thanks to this site I now own it. Many movies may come and go with their wild special effects but this movie is a classic native tale. I wish people would make more movies about Native american culture (everyone of them seemed to be a hit). Movies like this are good for the soul. If only we wouldn't just forget about the culture we destroyed with our westward push, we might all be able to learn something from these fine people.
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