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Summary: A SUBTLE, SUBLIME TREASURE OF A MOVIE!
Review: Sally Fields, Danny Glover, John Malkovich and Ed Harris star in "Places In The Heart" as poignant family saga set during the Great Depression. When Emma Spalding's (Fields) husband is accidentally killed she learns that her financial situation is precariously perched on the acquisition of several acres of farm land and its cultivation for a cotton crop. To aid in her money problems, Mrs. Spalding takes in a blind man, Mr. Will (Malkovich) and hires a hobo, Moses (Glover). There are scenes that you will never forget and a real tear jerker of an ending.Sally Fields won her second Best Actress Oscar for this role.
Columbia Tristar has given us the film in a rather mediocre transfer. Colors are faded. Contrast can, at times be low. There is some minor pixelization and edge enhancement that intrudes. Chips, scratches, dirt and film grain are all quite visible. The sound is 2.0 surround and rather disappointing, suffering from a weak characteristic throughout. There are no extras to speak of. BOTTOM LINE: Say yes to the film because it is great entertainment, and try to overlook the rather lack luster transfer, if you can.
Aside: I suppose I should begin each review by stating that my marks (stars)that I give in rating the films are indicative of picture and sound quality and have nothing to do with my overall like or dislike of a movie based on its plot. This is why some universally acclaimed movies, from time to time, may get a less than stellar rating. Everything is based on the digital quality of the disc - how it looks and sounds. Mine is not a Roger Ebert film review.
Rating:
Summary: A SUBTLE, SUBLIME TREASURE OF A MOVIE!
Review: Sally Fields, Danny Glover, John Malkovich and Ed Harris star in "Places In The Heart" as poignant family saga set during the Great Depression. When Emma Spalding's (Fields) husband is accidentally killed she learns that her financial situation is precariously perched on the acquisition of several acres of farm land and its cultivation for a cotton crop. To aid in her money problems, Mrs. Spalding takes in a blind man, Mr. Will (Malkovich) and hires a hobo, Moses (Glover). There are scenes that you will never forget and a real tear jerker of an ending.Sally Fields won her second Best Actress Oscar for this role.
Columbia Tristar has given us the film in a rather mediocre transfer. Colors are faded. Contrast can, at times be low. There is some minor pixelization and edge enhancement that intrudes. Chips, scratches, dirt and film grain are all quite visible. The sound is 2.0 surround and rather disappointing, suffering from a weak characteristic throughout. There are no extras to speak of. BOTTOM LINE: Say yes to the film because it is great entertainment, and try to overlook the rather lack luster transfer, if you can.
Aside: I suppose I should begin each review by stating that my marks (stars)that I give in rating the films are indicative of picture and sound quality and have nothing to do with my overall like or dislike of a movie based on its plot. This is why some universally acclaimed movies, from time to time, may get a less than stellar rating. Everything is based on the digital quality of the disc - how it looks and sounds. Mine is not a Roger Ebert film review.
Rating:
Summary: A SUBTLE, SUBLIME TREASURE OF A MOVIE!
Review: Sally Fields, Danny Glover, John Malkovich and Ed Harris star in "Places In The Heart" as poignant family saga set during the Great Depression. When Emma Spalding's (Fields) husband is accidentally killed she learns that her financial situation is precariously perched on the acquisition of several acres of farm land and its cultivation for a cotton crop. To aid in her money problems, Mrs. Spalding takes in a blind man, Mr. Will (Malkovich) and hires a hobo, Moses (Glover). There are scenes that you will never forget and a real tear jerker of an ending.Sally Fields won her second Best Actress Oscar for this role.
Columbia Tristar has given us the film in a rather mediocre transfer. Colors are faded. Contrast can, at times be low. There is some minor pixelization and edge enhancement that intrudes. Chips, scratches, dirt and film grain are all quite visible. The sound is 2.0 surround and rather disappointing, suffering from a weak characteristic throughout. There are no extras to speak of. BOTTOM LINE: Say yes to the film because it is great entertainment, and try to overlook the rather lack luster transfer, if you can.
Aside: I suppose I should begin each review by stating that my marks (stars)that I give in rating the films are indicative of picture and sound quality and have nothing to do with my overall like or dislike of a movie based on its plot. This is why some universally acclaimed movies, from time to time, may get a less than stellar rating. Everything is based on the digital quality of the disc - how it looks and sounds. Mine is not a Roger Ebert film review.
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Summary: Yes, I really like her...
Review: Sally only got 2 Oscar noms, and won both. This seems to be the stock of lots of jokes. Fact is, with great writing, Ms. Field will knock your socks off, as she does here. I won't bother to rehash the plot, cuz you already know it, and it's phenomenal. Aside from the absolute attention to period detail, the acting is, without exception, superb. A previous reviewer noted that the cinematography of Nestor Almendros was sorely missing an Oscar nomination, and this is most correct. There were three films in 1984 about "saving the farm" ("Country", "The River" and this); though "Country" was released earlier and got better reviews, this one came along and blew 'em all out of the water. This was Benton's autobiographical account of life during hard times, and it couldn't be more lovingly presented. Then, again, there's the acting: Lindsay Crouse, Danny Glover, John Malkovich, Terry O'Quinn, Amy Irving, Ed Harris, and two absolutely wonderful kid-actors, Yankton Hatton & Gennie James. Howard Shore composed a score, not that original, with great help from the music icons of the period. It was very effective. The bottom line is that this is a very fine film, and mostly carried by the unwavering and confident performance of Sally Field. I like her. I really do.
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Summary: Places in the Heart
Review: The absolute best movie Sally Fields ever made. Her performance in this movie is extraordinary, and she is so believable in this role. Shows the strength, courage, and resourcefulness of a woman facing adversity. The cotton field scenes are incredibly realistic. Sorry this movie is no longer available for people to purchase and enjoy.
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Summary: And he walks with me and he talks to me.
Review: The entire cast of this movie deserves every award for the most uplifing, spiritual film i have ever seen. Even though this takes place in the 1930's i feel very humble and fortunate that i have a wonderful life and only wish my spiritual soul could find the love for faith as much as you'll see in the last scene of this movie. (and i am a spirtual person) I turn to complete tears in those last few minutes when everyone is singing "The Old Rugged Cross" which has always been my favorite hymm.The DVD gives you both formats, either wide screen or full screen. At the end of the movie with the organ and people singing your sub-woofer will kick in with the real low notes of the sound to give you a sort-of surround but still a very rich sound. I'm not sure why this isn't in 5.1 because it originally was filmed in Dolby stereo in the early stages when Dolby was first being introduced.Never-the-less this is a wonderful wonderful film with the best actors that Hollywood has. Sally Fields is a gem in everything she's in anyway. A superb actress. You will not be disappointed.
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Summary: A Classic Movie!
Review: This 1984 film stars Sally Field as a mother struggling to raise her two children alone, but she soon gains the help of Danny Glover, in one of his best roles, since The Color Purple. She also takes over the care of a blind man, played by John Malchovich, who delivers an incredible performance. This film earned Field's her second oscar, and you can certainly see why.If you have never seen this film, since it has long been unavailable to own, but has now thankfully been re-released on DVD. Although, short on extras, you can chose your choice of full screen or widescreen, and it includes the theatrical trailer. Definately a must have!
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Summary: I really like SALLY FIELD (oscar Speech)
Review: This film is the touching story of Edna Spaulding fight to keep her home and children after her husband is killed by a drunk with a gun.A little story about the way i think.When there is something tuff in my life I think of this movie.And how you can do any thing if you have to do it.The most touching part of the movie is when Edna's picking cotton and how her hand's are cut from the thorn's of the cotton buds.And how she is crying from the memory of her husband it makes me cry just watching that scene.Also the acting by Lindsey Crouse is touching as Edna's younger sister.I just wish the DVD had extra with it.But i didnt buy it for the extra's.I bought it because I love this movie from the heat.Sally will always be special in my Heart.By the way i named My Pom puppy after her.SALLY PUMPKIN.
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Summary: A GREAT FILM WITH A GREAT ENDING!!!
Review: This is the third best film of 1984 (behind Amadeus and the Killing Fields). I won't spoil any of it for you but it is a wonderful film wonderfully acted (Saranden and Malkovich are great).
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Summary: Amazing, classic film...
Review: This movie captures and embraces the essence of the Depression-era midwest. Fabulous performances abound with Ed Harris, Sally Field, Danny Glover and of course, Malkovich, who plays a blind man who ends up living in the farm house with the family.
Together the cotton-farming family faces a tornado, racism, and threat of bankruptcy. They learn things about each other through it all and so does the viewer. Powerful lessons. I'd especially recommend this movie to a young adult. Contained in it is a valuable piece of American history that is not to be forgotten, and it is wonderfully directed and edited.
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