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Summary: Very good movie
Review: A brilliant and absolutely authentic story about the stark realities of pioneer life in late 1800's Wyoming. "Heartland" is based on a series of letters ("Letters of a Woman Homesteader" by Elinore Pruitt Stewart). The actors are very real, and the story unfolds almost like a documentary. Rip Torn and Conchita Ferrell are superb in mostly just living their everyday lives. However, they perform tasks and "everyday pleasures" considered quite extraordinary by modern standards, especially considering the harsh winter conditions. Excellent photography, and DVD bonus commentary explaining each scene.
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Summary: Simple Pleasures of Survival
Review: A brilliant and absolutely authentic story about the stark realities of pioneer life in late 1800's Wyoming. "Heartland" is based on a series of letters ("Letters of a Woman Homesteader" by Elinore Pruitt Stewart). The actors are very real, and the story unfolds almost like a documentary. Rip Torn and Conchita Ferrell are superb in mostly just living their everyday lives. However, they perform tasks and "everyday pleasures" considered quite extraordinary by modern standards, especially considering the harsh winter conditions. Excellent photography, and DVD bonus commentary explaining each scene.
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Summary: Captivating
Review: I can't believe that this movie is finally available. I loved this movie so much, I found a used PAL video in England (over the internet), bought it and then took it to a video place and had it transfered to NTSC format. This is a terrific movie. Conchata Ferrell is brillant. A wonderful actress, she rarely gets a role that is worthy of her (anyone out there know if the TV series Hot l Baltimore is going to be transferred to video?). But this movie. Watch it. Share it.
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Summary: Finally
Review: I can't believe that this movie is finally available. I loved this movie so much, I found a used PAL video in England (over the internet), bought it and then took it to a video place and had it transfered to NTSC format. This is a terrific movie. Conchata Ferrell is brillant. A wonderful actress, she rarely gets a role that is worthy of her (anyone out there know if the TV series Hot l Baltimore is going to be transferred to video?). But this movie. Watch it. Share it.
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Summary: Very good movie
Review: I did not read the book but I totally disagree with the viewer from Alamo, NV. I thought is was a wonderful movie. From the start to the end. It shows you how hard life was back then.this is a good movie.And Conchata Ferrell was wonderfun in it. She makes the movie as good as it is and it is a good movie.
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Summary: One of my top ten
Review: I have been waiting for a long time for this to be re-released. Since hiring it almost accidentally from a video shop years ago and loving it, I have been trying to get hold of it. I have never met anyone who has seen it and can't wait to get hold of a copy so that I can lend it to friends. What has stayed in my mind is the opening shot of the train travelling across a vast expanse of land to the accompaniment of a hymn played on what sounds like a musical saw - absolutely gripping. I remember excellent photography, the clear stark colours and the beauty of harsh scenery, the honesty and integrity of the script and the restrained acting. I had no preconceptions about this film when I first saw it and it took hold of me and wouldn't let go. The relationship between the Torn character and the housekeeper is an unlikely one but totally credible and very moving. I do not think I will be disappointed when I see this film again.
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Summary: One of my top ten
Review: I have been waiting for a long time for this to be re-released. Since hiring it almost accidentally from a video shop years ago and loving it, I have been trying to get hold of it. I have never met anyone who has seen it and can't wait to get hold of a copy so that I can lend it to friends. What has stayed in my mind is the opening shot of the train travelling across a vast expanse of land to the accompaniment of a hymn played on what sounds like a musical saw - absolutely gripping. I remember excellent photography, the clear stark colours and the beauty of harsh scenery, the honesty and integrity of the script and the restrained acting. I had no preconceptions about this film when I first saw it and it took hold of me and wouldn't let go. The relationship between the Torn character and the housekeeper is an unlikely one but totally credible and very moving. I do not think I will be disappointed when I see this film again.
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Summary: Stories Grandma told to me
Review: I saw this movie when it first appeared on cable and never forgot it. I watch each time I find it showing. My Grandmother was born in 1880 and I remember the stories she told me. This movie is absolutely true to life and incredibly well done. I am researching my ancestry and this movie will be a permanent addition to my Library of events as a very 'real' part of family life in the 1800's. Don't miss it! Rip Torn and Conchata Ferrell are wonderful.
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Summary: Stories Grandma told to me
Review: I saw this movie when it first appeared on cable and never forgot it. I watch each time I find it showing. My Grandmother was born in 1880 and I remember the stories she told me. This movie is absolutely true to life and incredibly well done. I am researching my ancestry and this movie will be a permanent addition to my Library of events as a very 'real' part of family life in the 1800's. Don't miss it! Rip Torn and Conchata Ferrell are wonderful.
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Summary: Captivating
Review: It was on a movie channel on TV last night and as I always do since I watched it the first time, I watch at least part of it again. It never pales. And now I find that it is on video. Hhmmm. . . decisions, decisions.
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