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Manufacturer: MGM
Starring: Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Gail Strickland, Reese Witherspoon, Jason London
Directed By: Robert Mulligan
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780792848202
Format: Anamorphic
ISBN: 0792848209
Label: MGM
Manufacturer: MGM
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: MGM
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2001-01-09
Running Time: 99
Studio: MGM
Theatrical Release Date: 1991-10-04
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Editorial Reviews:
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Oscar(r) nominees* Sam Waterston and Tess Harper and veteran actress Gail Strickland (Norma Rae) join three talented newcomers in this deeply moving film (Los Angeles Times) about coming of age and sexual discovery in rural, 1950s Louisiana. Brilliantly directed by Robert Mulligan (To Kill a Mockingbird, The Summer of 42), The Man in the Moon is a poignant and bittersweet tale Roger Ebert calls a wonderful movie...a victory...a meticulously prepared masterpiece. Fourteen-year-old Dani (Reese Witherspoon) and her older sister Maureen (Emily Warfield) have always shared everything. But when Court Foster (Jason London) moves in next door, the sisters become rivals as Dani experiences her first feelings of affection and Maureen finds the true love she's longed for. But with love comes heartache, and the sisters soon learn a tough life lesson when tragedy strikes and the strength of their bond is the only thing that will keep theirhearts from breaking. *1984: Actor, The Killing Fields; 1986: Supporting Actress, Crimes of the Heart
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Summary: "Is it always gonna hurt like this?"
Comment: It's so hard to be fourteen, thinks Dani Trant; the closest she's been to falling in love is listening to Elvis on the record player and nobody seems to understand her anymore. It's not like when she was a kid and could tell her problems to the Man in the Moon and he'd solve them. Things change forever for Dani when a handsome boy moves in next door; she falls for him completely, but he has eyes for her big sister.
Reese Witherspoon made her film debut in this movie and she gives a wonderfully self-assured performance. She's part tomboy and all hormones and the combination is adorable and pure star quality. The movie is ably directed by Robert Mulligan who brought us "To Kill a Mockingbird," and like it, this tender coming-of-age story is honest, spirited, and quite touching. Recommended for those who like down-home, slice-of-life stories; you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: The Man In The Moon
Comment: There was no problems with the movie. It also came super fast which was astonishing. I'm very pleased.
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Summary: Full Screen DVD?
Comment: I have nothing to add about this outstanding film itself; all the reviews below touch on just how wonderful it is.
BUT - The description of the DVD says it is Full Screen? That just sucks, if true.
I have this film on DVD, and it is anamorphic widescreen. The cover is different than the image shown here, so it may indeed be a different versin of the film. Mine is part of the MGM Contemporary Classics series.
Mutilating this movie by pan and scanning it is a travesty. Get the Contempory Classic widescreen version, if you can find it. Get this version only as a last resort.
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Summary: Reese's pieces.
Comment: The Man in the Moon starring Sam Waterston and Reese Witherspoon is a beautiful and heartbreaking tale of first love. I just adore this coming- of-age film, this was Witherspoon's first major movie and boy you could tell way back then she was gonna be a huge star. Witherspoon is a talented actress, she gets to show the pros she can handle any kind of emotion. I highly recommend this tender-hearted flick, enjoy!
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Summary: I love this movie
Comment: This is such a wonderful movie and now my grandchildren love it.
Especially the part where Maureen is teaching Dani how to kiss!
Not too many family movies around and this is a good one!
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