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Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal
EAN: 9780783226811
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0783226810
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 01, 1998
Running Time: 140 minutes
Sales Rank: 3129
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: May 22, 1992
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A stubborn irish farmer and a fiesty landowners daughter emigrate to america in 1892 to make a new life for themselves. Includes notes bios highlights and trailer. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 02/27/2007 Starring: Tom Cruise Nicole Kidman Run time: 140 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Ron Howard
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Filmed in the widescreen splendor of 'Panavision Super 70' and blessed with the finest production values that Hollywood clout can buy, this tale of spunky Irish immigrants forgot one crucial ingredient: a decent screenplay. The film is entertaining enough, and director Ron Howard brings his technical proficiency to the simple plot, culminating in a dynamic, breathtaking depiction of the Oklahoma land rush of 1893. But the movie is really just a vacuous vehicle for married stars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman as (respectively) the poor tenant farmer and rich landlord's daughter who flee Ireland to be American pioneers. The scenery and the stars are never less than stunning, but Howard falls short of the mark in his attempt to match the epic sweep of films by David Lean. On the other hand, this movie is certainly never boring even if it rarely makes sense, and Lean's own Irish epic, Ryan's Daughter, is a snoozer by comparison. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Do you like my hat?! Say you like my hat shannon!"
What an amazing movie! this is on my top ten list and will be there forever. My mom is the one who first introduced this movie to me many years ago, and now we watch it over and over again. I never seem to get tired of it. The love between Shannon and Joseph is a love everyone in the world wants. There are so many laugh-out-loud scenes that are hard to forget. I work at a video store and I'm constantly recommending this movie to cutomers. I absolutely love it =)
Rating: - Sweet, Romantic Film
While certainly not a "great" film, "Far and Away" is sweet and very romantic.
The movie is entertaining, but don't expect to be intellectually stimulated. It's a somewhat interesting (although exaggerated and over-simplified) look at the American immigrant experience and a man's (or, in Nicole Kidman's case, a woman's) yearning for land to call one's own.
The scenery is beautiful, there are one or two very funny scenes, and the acting is not too bad.
The budding romance between the characters played by Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman is well done. If you're looking for a romantic, memorable chick-flick, "Far and Away" is a good choice.
Rating: - A man who does not have land of his own;has nothing.
A movie classic is one that bears watching many times.This is such a movie.It reminds me of "The Quiet Man" in many ways.
At first,I could not fathom Tom Cruise as a fierce Irishman ,nor Nicole Kidman playing the part of Protestant Irish Gentry;but what marvelous performances they make in this epic.
The story begins on the west coast of Ireland in 1892,when Joseph Donnelly ,a poor downtrodden farmer, in his early 20's, has had about all he can take from the brutal domination of the British Landlord system,and sees as his only hope for the future is to emigrate to America. At the other end of the social structure,Shannon Christie ,sees her priviliged life just as suffocating ,and also looks to America to start a new life.
When I started to watch this movie,I had no idea whatsoever about it ,or its story. How I missed it several years back,I don't know.As it turned out,I an just as glad;because that is just the way to enjoy such a great epic,at least for me.Just sit back and let it all onfold.
The scenes in Ireland are beautifully done. In a few shot minutes you really see how terrible the system was for the tenent farmers and how cruel the system was ,that had been imposed on them from England.
Shortly, the story takes us to the slums of Boston where conditions were much as they were in New York; and we witnessed in the later movie of "Gangs of New York" or the novel "Five Points." The great actor ,Colm Meany, gives his usual magnificient perormance ... Read More
Rating: - A True Classic
Far and Away is a real gem. Along with Apollo 13, it is Ron Howard's finest film. The epic story takes us from Ireland to Boston to Oklahoma, and for over two hours the film hasn't a single dull moment. Cruise and Kidman breathe life into their characters, and Howard's direction keeps everything moving in appropriate fashion. That's the key to Howard's excellence as a director: He always puts the story first. The clothing, sets, cinematography: all serve the story.
As with Apollo 13, everything builds to one heart-tugging moment at the climax of the film, and repeated viewings don't diminish the power of this moment one iota. In fact, seeing the film a second and third time only enhances the viewing experience, as the script is so well constructed. Everything from the characters' personal tics to ability to fight and ride horses is set up in the beginning of the film, and the growth and development of Joseph and Shannon flows logically from their life experiences.
This edition of the dvd doesn't provide much in terms of features, but the sound and picture are terrific. In fact, the sound in particular is noteworthy, as the score does not overpower the dialogue. On most dvds, it always seems like the score and sound effects are twice as loud as the dialogue, so I'm constantly adjusting the volume. Not so with this dvd. I was able to watch and listen comfortably throughout.
At the time, it seemed important that Cruise and Kidman were married. In the years to follow, ... Read More
Rating: - Still a favorite
I've seen this movie countless times. Its just one of those films that you never tire of. People have slammed this film for one reason or another, and I know its a matter of opinion, but honestly, Far and Away is a good film. It is not great and not perfect. But it is enjoyable and a good love story, though that really is the back story to the film. Its more than a love story, its about 2 people doing everything they possibly can in a new and strange land. A former rich girl resorts to plucking chickens just to make a few extra coins. And a poor man who has a great talent, knocking people out. Its a somewhat long film, but I didn't get bored watching it at any time. Its subtle and engaging. Tom and Nicole both did a great job as pretend Irish. I thought Nicole especially really looked the part. It was very believable, from the both of them. Great scenery is also a plus in this. Its a great dramatic love story and really portrays that time period very well, I thought.
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