The Adventures of Sebastian Cole

The Adventures of Sebastian Cole


Starring:Clark Gregg, Adrian Grenier, Rory Cochrane, Margaret Colin, Joan Copeland, Greg Haberny, Russel Harper, Levon Helm, Tennison Hightower, Famke Janssen, Tom Lacy, Marni Lustig, Gabriel Macht, Peter McRobbie, Marisol Padilla Sánchez, Aleksa Palladino, Nicole Ari Parker, John Shea, Merritt Wever
Studio: Paramount Home Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Writer-director Tod Williams's pleasantly flawed film, like his title character, drifts amiably along, full of untapped possibilities. Adrian Grenier has a slouchy charisma as Sebastian, a teenager in upstate New York who is tired of school and realizes that the world only expects him to "get a haircut, pay taxes, [and] die." When his compassionate stepfather Hank (a serenely collected Clark Gregg) decides to live his life as a woman named Henrietta, it's only one more thing to challenge Sebastian's slowly developing worldview ("You care about too many people," his father tells him). Williams can't nudge his quirky musings into something larger, and the sex-change business becomes too much a dramatic contrivance, but the film moves with an affectingly low-key assurance. Better, Williams inspires his lead to convey without sentiment something rare in teen stories: unassuming, real affection for other human beings. --Steve Wiecking
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • pretty good
  • amazing
  • Not Focused
  • Excellent
  • Excellent Movie and Soundtrack
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
Starring: Rory Cochrane , Margaret Colin , Joan Copeland , Clark Gregg , and Adrian Grenier
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: 0792160746
Release Date: 2000-03-21

Amazon.com

Writer-director Tod Williams's pleasantly flawed film, like his title character, drifts amiably along, full of untapped possibilities. Adrian Grenier has a slouchy charisma as Sebastian, a teenager in upstate New York who is tired of school and realizes that the world only expects him to "get a haircut, pay taxes, [and] die." When his compassionate stepfather Hank (a serenely collected Clark Gregg) decides to live his life as a woman named Henrietta, it's only one more thing to challenge Sebastian's slowly developing worldview ("You care about too many people," his father tells him). Williams can't nudge his quirky musings into something larger, and the sex-change business becomes too much a dramatic contrivance, but the film moves with an affectingly low-key assurance. Better, Williams inspires his lead to convey without sentiment something rare in teen stories: unassuming, real affection for other human beings. --Steve Wiecking

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars pretty good.......2007-06-13

i kept seeing previews for this movie and it looked like something i would really like. so i got it off amazon and it's pretty good. classic movie moments, a lot of adventuring but it seems incomplete. what ev. it's worth the money cause i'm gonna wanna watch it again. doo it.

5 out of 5 stars amazing.......2007-06-09

i love this film. i remember watching the trailer years and years ago, and constantly having it on my brain. its kind of hard to come by, so im thrilled that amazon has it. i recommend this to anyone who enjoys a film that leaves you thinking and with a feeling of empowerment and knowledge.

1 out of 5 stars Not Focused.......2006-06-28

This movie seems to be the rough draft to a better movie. The premise is good, the acting was ok but the script has so many holes in it it's unbelievable. Sebastian is dull void of character. In fact all the characters in this script are superficial and dull. Adrian is a good actor but why does he choose such dull scripts.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2005-02-05

I rented this film because I recently saw "The Door In The Floor" (which is one of my favorite films of 2004) also directed by Tod Williams. Having seen this film (his debut) I am extremely impressed with his talents as a writer and director. I just love these characters (in both films). The feeling I had with this film and "The Door In The Floor" is I really didn't want either one of them to end. They could have gone on forever. Its rare for a film to leave you with that feeling...Let alone two films by the same writer/director. Williams is definitely a director to keep an eye on. And any film that ends with a Pixies song is always tops in my book. I am not a fan of the show Entourage but Adrian Grenier really blew me away with his performance in this touching and underrated indie film. I'm just sorry it took me this long to get around to seeing it.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Movie and Soundtrack.......2003-08-03

What a great little unknown movie. Can't say if it's worth the 70 or so bucks to buy, but it's a great rent. Enjoy !!! The ending wasn't what I'd expected...
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • pretty good
  • amazing
  • Not Focused
  • Excellent
  • Excellent Movie and Soundtrack
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
Starring: Rory Cochrane , Margaret Colin , Joan Copeland , Clark Gregg , and Adrian Grenier
Manufacturer: Paramount
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

GeneralGeneral | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video
Cochrane, RoryCochrane, Rory | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Colin, MargaretColin, Margaret | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Copeland, JoanCopeland, Joan | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Helm, LevonHelm, Levon | ( H ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Janssen, FamkeJanssen, Famke | ( J ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
McRobbie, PeterMcRobbie, Peter | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Palladino, AleksaPalladino, Aleksa | ( P ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Shea, JohnShea, John | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
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All ParamountAll Paramount | Paramount Home Entertainment | Studio Specials | Stores | DVD | Video
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  1. A Perfect Fit
  2. Harvard Man
  3. Drive Me Crazy
  4. Bringing Rain
  5. Igby Goes Down

ASIN: 0792160738
Release Date: 2000-03-21

Amazon.com

Writer-director Tod Williams's pleasantly flawed film, like his title character, drifts amiably along, full of untapped possibilities. Adrian Grenier has a slouchy charisma as Sebastian, a teenager in upstate New York who is tired of school and realizes that the world only expects him to "get a haircut, pay taxes, [and] die." When his compassionate stepfather Hank (a serenely collected Clark Gregg) decides to live his life as a woman named Henrietta, it's only one more thing to challenge Sebastian's slowly developing worldview ("You care about too many people," his father tells him). Williams can't nudge his quirky musings into something larger, and the sex-change business becomes too much a dramatic contrivance, but the film moves with an affectingly low-key assurance. Better, Williams inspires his lead to convey without sentiment something rare in teen stories: unassuming, real affection for other human beings. --Steve Wiecking

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars pretty good.......2007-06-13

i kept seeing previews for this movie and it looked like something i would really like. so i got it off amazon and it's pretty good. classic movie moments, a lot of adventuring but it seems incomplete. what ev. it's worth the money cause i'm gonna wanna watch it again. doo it.

5 out of 5 stars amazing.......2007-06-09

i love this film. i remember watching the trailer years and years ago, and constantly having it on my brain. its kind of hard to come by, so im thrilled that amazon has it. i recommend this to anyone who enjoys a film that leaves you thinking and with a feeling of empowerment and knowledge.

1 out of 5 stars Not Focused.......2006-06-28

This movie seems to be the rough draft to a better movie. The premise is good, the acting was ok but the script has so many holes in it it's unbelievable. Sebastian is dull void of character. In fact all the characters in this script are superficial and dull. Adrian is a good actor but why does he choose such dull scripts.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2005-02-05

I rented this film because I recently saw "The Door In The Floor" (which is one of my favorite films of 2004) also directed by Tod Williams. Having seen this film (his debut) I am extremely impressed with his talents as a writer and director. I just love these characters (in both films). The feeling I had with this film and "The Door In The Floor" is I really didn't want either one of them to end. They could have gone on forever. Its rare for a film to leave you with that feeling...Let alone two films by the same writer/director. Williams is definitely a director to keep an eye on. And any film that ends with a Pixies song is always tops in my book. I am not a fan of the show Entourage but Adrian Grenier really blew me away with his performance in this touching and underrated indie film. I'm just sorry it took me this long to get around to seeing it.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Movie and Soundtrack.......2003-08-03

What a great little unknown movie. Can't say if it's worth the 70 or so bucks to buy, but it's a great rent. Enjoy !!! The ending wasn't what I'd expected...
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
Average customer rating: Not rated
    The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
    Starring: Rory Cochrane , Margaret Colin , Joan Copeland , Clark Gregg , and Tom Lacy
    Director: Tod Williams
    Manufacturer: Paramount
    ProductGroup: DVD
    Binding: DVD

    GeneralGeneral | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video
    Cochrane, RoryCochrane, Rory | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Colin, MargaretColin, Margaret | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Copeland, JoanCopeland, Joan | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    McRobbie, PeterMcRobbie, Peter | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Palladino, AleksaPalladino, Aleksa | ( P ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Shea, JohnShea, John | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
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    ASIN: 0792160754
    Release Date: 2000-03-21

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