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Summary: Teriffic! Tremendous! Stupendous! wtF?! OOOPS??!!
Review: Great Movie. Crummy DVD. I saw it in theatres when I was a kid, I bought the VHS when 1st available; I was overjoyed to the point of near misty-eyed-ness when I recieved the DVD from my wife. TjoNG is one of the reasons I fell in love with wolves & learned to overcome my American cultural ignorance of them. The movie is the reason I listened more closely to my grandparents tales of the depression; why I stopped thinking depression meant an emotional state & recognized it as an economic problem. You & your kids can *LEARN* something from this movie, you can enjoy watching it, again & again; there's a marvelous emotional hurrah! throughout the entire story, Disney at it's finest without the clubbed-over-the-head forced-spoon-fed social & morality message & commentary. The scenery is breathtaking, you kinda think I wish I could go back to then & live in that incredible world. The music is perfect, nudging & reinforcing without interrupting or annoying. This is also one of Scatman Caruthers' last roles, doing what he does best; adding a touch of autheniticty that makes our suspension of disbelief effortless.
The DVD is a horiffic slap in the face to the theatrical release, the cast, crew & it's *SO* bad it makes the movie look shoddy. I won't reiterate what the other people so ably & eloquently illustrated of the flaws, I'll just say BUY THE VHS! if you can't, well, this DVD is better than nothing.Barely.
The only reason there're 3 stars is because I was in the theatre on a magical night near to 2 decades ago & I *KNOW* what should have been on this disc. Let's not even mention the despair of finding no extra features.
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Summary: BUY! BUY! BUY!
Review: I can't even described how good this movie is you have to buy it.
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Summary: Journey of NG
Review: I can't understand why Disney waited so long to release this film on DVD. I first saw it in a theater, probably one of the few who actually did, I felt it was one of Disneys' best films. This is a great film for the entire family and one that won't leave a dry eye in the house. Meredith Salenger did an absolute fantastic job. The last scene touches like few films have. Add this film to your DVD library.
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Summary: great family movie, paid way too much for VHS, though...
Review: I didn't realize that it was coming to DVD.
I would have definately waited!
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Summary: Notable in every way!
Review: I don't know what to say about "The Journey of Natty Gann" that hasn't already been said. This is a riveting film that never ceases to entertain. The outstanding and auspicious debut of Meredith Salenger belies her later career, most recently seen in the campy horror flick "Lake Placid" in a small role. This is also one of John Cusack's first roles, and he's perfect, as is Ray Wise as Natty's father. The Oscar nominated costumes are period-perfect, as are the sets, convincingly portraying Depression era America. A Widescreen version is sorely missing from the recently released DVD; a lot of period detail was lost. Let's hope someone comes along to correct this gross over-sight. The magnificent vistas of the Pacific northwest, captured by photographer Dick Bush, would also be enhanced by a Widescreen format. The music of James Horner is symphonic at times (reminiscent of the best of Aaron Copland), as it also incoporates folk music and grand,sweeping passages to compliment the adventure that is taking place. The director, Jeremy Kagan, brilliantly kept a flow and consistant feeling of excitement (he won the Golden Prize at the Moscow Film Festival). Episodic as some might think, each episode is woven into the next with care and a fine feel for the narrative at large...a fine example of great editing. This is, quite simply, and all-around excellent film. Tears are bound to flow, but they won't be manipulated; there's genuine pathos in the final development of events, and not sappy, either. As I said, except for the Pan & Scan treatment, the DVD is well presented, though there are no extras. It's OK, though, because the price is more than reasonable. SEE THIS FILM! And show it to the whole family.
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Summary: Great book and movie
Review: I first read this book in 4th grade. I read it almost 4 times a year for 5 years. I loved the book and when I first saw the movie, I thought it was great also. The casting is wonderful and Meredith did a great job as Natty. It is a great movie to watch with the family as she tries to keep her family together.
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Summary: Movie Perfection
Review: I first saw The Journey of Nattie Gann when it was in the theaters back in the 80s. I remember being taken in the movie and going on that "journey" with her. I have been looking for this movie for quite some time. I am glad that I found it.
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Summary: The Journey of Natty Gann
Review: I first saw this movie when I was a small child and instantly fell in love. This movie definitely caters to those of us with adventurous spirits. It combines history, drama, comedy, romance, adventure, and scenes of a fast vanishing wilderness that will definitely leave its mark on anyone. And, it has a wolf, always a big plus in my book. I just wish it would be re-released......
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Summary: Great movie, terrible DVD in ONLY Pan & Scan!!!
Review: I had pre-ordered this DVD weeks in advance, assuming that the film would be in it's original aspect ratio, 2.35:1 Widescreen. However, when the DVD arrived, it was in the 1.33:1 Pan and scan version! No extras! What a waste. The movie itself is so good, and yet Disney releases a below-average DVD. Why bother with the DVD if you already own the VHS version, that's already pan-and-scan? The DVD is at a good price...
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Summary: Extremely disturbed viewers
Review: I have one question for the writing staff of this script...what was the age difference between Natty and Harry??? I was apalled by the romantic interlude which seemed to be between a 12 year old and a 18-19 year old. I was also extremely disturbed by the little bit in the car where the old man attempts to molest her. A family film, I think not.
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