Unstrung Heroes

Starring:Andie MacDowell, John Turturro, Michael Richards, Maury Chaykin, Nathan Watt, Anne De Salvo, Celia Weston, Jack McGee, Candice Azzara, Kendra Krull, Giuseppe Andrews, Lillian Adams, Lou Cutell, Sumer Stamper, Sean P. Donahue, Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis, Zoaunne LeRoy, Vince Melocchi, Charles Patrick, Allison Chalmers
Director: Diane Keaton
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Product Type: DVD

Description

Outstanding performances and exciting stars light up this heartwarming motion picture. When a youngster needs a break from the pressures of his parents' household, he moves in with his offbeat uncles (including Michael Richards -- Kramer from TV's SEINFELD). From this unlikely pair, his family soon learns some invaluable lessons about life, love, and pride. Directed by the multi-talented Diane Keaton (star of BABY BOOM, FATHER OF THE BRIDE I & II), and also starring Andie MacDowell (FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL) and John Turturro (QUIZ SHOW) -- you're sure to love this heartfelt hit!

Customer Reviews:

This is one of my 2 MOST favorite movies bar none!!!.......2006-01-22

This movie is funny ,toching and heart-wrenching film that is never cloying. The soundtrack is fantastic too! It makes you think about what's most inportant in life. It teaches a lesson about how we need each other and can learn something from anyone
My most favorite part of this film is Maury Chaykin's role of Uncle Arthur. In my opinion Maury is the greatest actor living. No one can bring the authenticity to any role they play like he can. Maury plays the role of Uncle Arthur with gentleness,whimsey and poigancy. I watch the scenes he's in over and over just to see him work his magic. This film should've won every award out there. It's more worth watching than lots of films people rave about and praise to the high heavens. Maury you should've won an academy award for this one and if had been up to me you would have!

People throw away a lot of things that are good........2005-04-17

Wow! I am shocked at the low ratings on this wonderful movie! I saw this first because I am a Maury Chakin fan and I immediately loved it!

I enjoyed the way they showed how the scientist father is lost when his wife is dying, and his son finds comfort in Judaism. I love the way the two uncles enter the film, Arthur with his sweet bumbling walk and gentle ways; and Danny with his talk of conspiracy and hemlock.

I especially loved the part with the housekeeper and the way she wrinkled her nose when she said, "We love eggs!"

All I can say is "Whose we?"

"Call me Franz or call me nothing!"

In any case despite the few swear words I loved the fan and give Diane Keaton loads of praise for such a moving picture. The music was perfect and from his further work on "Little Woman" Thomas Newman is great, I can say he is delightful.

One of the most moving parts is after Steven's bar mitzvah and he asks his mother if she is dying. "Yes, yes I am Franz.....I'm so sorry."

I totally broke down here and every time I see it I cry. Get this movie and you will never feel sorry it is sweet, funny, and enduring.

Good Performances.......2005-02-04

Normally I would rate this movie higher, I just feel that the movie is a little too hollywood. But as a film, this is Sentimentalism at it's best. John Tuturo gives a great performance (as usual) as a boys father who is so in love with his dying wife that he overlooks this needs of the rest of his family. Michael Richards plays the dufus (is that spelled correctly?) as usual and I must say, he's damn good at it. I feel that this is a great movie as a family love story, but I can't let slip the Hollywood affect. Film buffs will know what I mean.

Okay, is THIS widescreen or not???.......2004-12-19

Why the big dark secret, guys? This is another one of those irritating few movies on Amazon.com where they won't tell us if it's in widescreen or not. If it is, I'd most likely buy it and give it a bunch more stars, since I already think Andie McDowell is great. If this recent film is not in widescreen, though, and has been butchered down to standard screen, FORGET it.

Nothing like the book.......2004-11-28

This is a very well-made movie but it is nothing like the original book. The movie has elements of the book, but it has an all-together different feel to it, almost a diltuion of the story. Of course, as has been said, the book will always be better, but the film (directed by Diane Keaton) stands on its own.

I would recommend if you've read the book, see the movie only as a visual representation. If you've seen the movie and would like a wider appreciation of the movie, read the book.

Average customer rating:

This is one of my 2 MOST favorite movies bar none!!!
People throw away a lot of things that are good.
Good Performances
Okay, is THIS widescreen or not???
Nothing like the book

Unstrung Heroes [Region 2]
Starring: Andie MacDowell , John Turturro , Michael Richards , Maury Chaykin , and Nathan Watt
Director: Diane Keaton
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Customer Reviews:

This is one of my 2 MOST favorite movies bar none!!!.......2006-01-22

People throw away a lot of things that are good........2005-04-17

Good Performances.......2005-02-04

Okay, is THIS widescreen or not???.......2004-12-19

Nothing like the book.......2004-11-28

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