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Summary: more fry bread please!!
Review: I first saw this film several years ago. It was featured in an Art Of Film class at a local college. It was featured with classics from various genres. It is such a beautiful film on so many levels. Buy it, rent it, just make sure that you see it at least once. It make statements about culture, society, and has many universal themes for all of mankind. Enjoy
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Summary: Loved this movie
Review: I really, really loved this movie. It's one of the few movies I have seen lately where I could actually get attached to the characters, and to the plot. I loved Evan Adams' portrayal of Thomas. He was such a positive and endearing character. Also, Irene Bedard is one of my favorite actresses so in my opinion any movie she is in is a great one. Adam Beach gives a really good performance as Victor too. I would recommend this movie to everyone, regardless of what kind of movie you normally like. You get a good view of Native American culture, as well as a storyline that just about everyone can relate to.
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Summary: Just a few words
Review: This is an absolutely incredible film. I've seen it several times. The character of Thomas is completely endearing and his stories and rhythm in verse are engaging.
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Summary: Native American Excellence
Review: Its hard to write the words that best describe this movie. What an emotional, honest, and respectful piece of work. Chris Eyre really shows his directional skills by composing a masterpiece. Not only do you become emersed in our main characters' journey, but you make your own memories as well. There aren't too many Native American-made movies out there, but this movie is truly among the best of them. It compares to 'Dances with Wolves' and 'Thunderheart' easily! Look for Chris' new movie, 'Skins,' out on DVD. A masterpiece and a must see!
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Summary: DO NOT BUY THIS!!!
Review: Since we can't give this a "0", we are FORCED to give it a one. This movie is slow and very boring. I fell asleep in the first 15 minutes. Don't listen to any of the ... other people say: this movie should be illegal. Instead of buying this, use your wompum on beer and pizza.
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Summary: its a good day to be indigenous!
Review: This is truly a must for your vidoeo collection!!! A great story with funny,sad,inspiring,truthful dialogue.
shots of the CDA rez are great! especially with Lester falls apart (the traffic/weatherman) sitting by the roadside1 I have driven thru there many times and after seeing Smoke Signals, I expect to see Lester sitting on a van by the road! haha
this is a movie that you can watch again and again and you will see and hear something you didnt get the last time you watched it. one of my favorites is the shot at Riverfront park in Spokane.WA. where Victor finally mourns.. and look for what rises in the water!
and the poem at the end is outstanding.
Evan Adams and Adam Beach work great together in this film!
Also look for the Business of Fancydancing by Sherman Alexie a new movie directd by Alexie. to learn more go to fallsapart.com
oh ya get the soundtrack for smoke signals too.
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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: I teach American Literature and use this movie annually to demonstrate the contemporary struggle between the individual, the tribe, and mainstream culture (individual vs. community). Its sophistication and poignancy has yet to be matched. My high school students love it, too!
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Summary: Hey Victor, what about that movie?
Review: Sheman Alexi has created a masterpiece of fiction with 'Smoke Signals.' The characters are easy going and dynamic, the plot line moves along at a comfortable pace and there is just enough drama mixed with the comedy to allow the audience to catch thier breath. If you only watch the scene in which Victor teaches Thomas how to "be a real Indian" you'll see what I mean. Alexie strives to break down the steriotypes built up by the classic westerns and all the other cowboy and indian movies by playing on those very steriotypes. He also uses natural settings and Native American actors (unlike so many other films about Indians that use white guys in brown make-up). Alexie's wit and writing tallent has definitly earned him a spot in this movie critics hall of fame!
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Summary: Home on the Rez
Review: This movie really captured the feeling of the modern western Rez as I experienced it, both depressing and amazing; plus, it captured the unique Rez humour to a T! I love that this movie portrays American Indians as real people instead of mystical untouchables. While some said it doesn't improve the image of the modern Native American, I feel if actually does so but on a deeper, subtler (and realer) level--particularly because it was created entirely by Native Americans for the first time, and made it into mainstream film! Also, read "Lone Ranger & Tonto Fistfight in Heaven" for the fuller version of stories this film was based on--wonderful!
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Summary: LOL funny--and touching!
Review: This movie is simply divine. You will laugh out loud, and cry at times too. There are life lessons that are not glossed over, which is important. This is a very rare example of a movie being as good as the book it is based on. One of my favorite movie moments ever is when Thomas "gets stoic." Priceless! I am a huge Sherman Alexie fan, both in print and now on celluloid. Buy this movie, you will not regret it! And look for The Business of Fancy Dancing soon too, Alexie's newest movie.
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