The Basket

Rating:
Summary: The shots are nice!
Review: The storyline? Dull. The characters? Under-developed. The verdict? Don't waste your money buying it. It's a one-time renter at the most. The shots are nice and set a certain mood, but the painful dialogue and the german accents will make you cringe. If you liked any made for tv movie ever made, then you'll love this.

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Summary: Answer to Questions of Historical Accuracy
Review: There was indeed sufficient time for German orphans to have been brought to America before the War's end. U.S. General Pershing under President Woodrow Wilson refused to engage in combat until American soldiers controled the strategy and fighting of the trench war under the Ameican flag. U.S. Doughboys sat idle in Europe for over a year before entering the combat in 1917; until that time, the U.S. supplied war materials and humanitarian aid: to refugees, German Orphans, who were sent back on American troop carriers because France didn't want them).

Opera was the recorded 'rock-music' of the early 20th Century. The term 'Soap Opera' was a radio/television format which portrayed social and very personal issues. Mozart broke new ground with his German operas in the later 18th Century and the subject matter was considered racy but for the quality of his music.

There was no fewer that 200 automobiles and farm equipment manufacturers between the period of 1910-1929. Today there are a handful of each. The competition was fierce and the war-time spending in 1914-1918 advanced technology and improvements beyond normal standards.

One more thing, the historically accurate basketball scenes were created with the mentor of people at "Hoop Town U.S.A" Hall of Fame, Springfield, Mass.

Enough said? Except, in my opinion, this is the best family movie I've ever seen. It played in Monterey for over six weeks, where many of my friends had a chance to see it on the big screen. I sure the DVD will be amazing.

Rating:
Summary: This is the best family movie made in 40 years!
Review: They DO make 'em like they used to and THE BASKET
is proof. This is a beautiful film, Peter Coyote and
Karen Allen both give wonderful performances, they
original opera score paralleling the story line
is brilliant and in EVERY WAY this is a top notch
film. Everyone in your family will love this film!

Rating:
Summary: This movie was a class act!
Review: This movie had everything - beautiful cinematography, a great storyline, great acting by Peter Coyote and Karen Allen, fantastic music. You won't be disappointed with THE BASKET!

Rating:
Summary: The Basket, in theaters
Review: We saw The Basket in the movie theater last year. If you like a quiet, thoughtful film that is appropriate for the whole family, then this is it. If you want special effects, car chases and swearing, this is not the movie for you. As best I can tell, from reading other comments here, except for one or two detailed critiques, those not liking the movie found The Basket to be boring. Presumably not enough car chases and explosions. Those liking the movie enjoyed the sentimental story and the emotional power, and an ending where everyone won something more important than a basketball game. We thoroughly enjoyed this movie, set in a rural community in the early 20th century.