Radio Flyer

Starring:Lorraine Bracco, John Heard, Adam Baldwin, Elijah Wood, Joseph Mazzello, Ben Johnson, Sean Baca, Robert Munic, Garette Ratliff Henson, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Noah Verduzco, Isaac Ocampo, Kaylan Romero, Abraham Verduzco, T.J. Evans, Victor DiMattia, Adam Hendershott, Daniel Bieber, Coleby Lombardo, Mike Simmrin
Director: David M. Evans, Richard Donner
Studio: Sony Pictures
Product Type: DVD

Description

A moving story about two young brothers whose childhood world of monsters and secret potions is turned upside down when a very real monster—a volatile stepfather—enters their lives. Inspired by a local legend, they attempt to build a working airplane to make their escape. Told in flashback by Tom Hanks (2-time Academy Award® Winner 1995 Forrest Gump, 1994 Philadelphia). Starring: Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), Lorraine Braco (Dr. Jennifer Melfi in TV's "The Sopranos," Oscar® Nominee, 1991 Goodfellas, 3-time Emmy® Award Nominee "The Sopranos"), Directed by Richard Donner (Goonies, Lethal Weapon, Conspiracy Theory).

Customer Reviews:

DVD.......2007-01-15

This item was a gift so I did not view the video but assume it was fine. The dvd became loose inside the box so I had a little concern of scratching but it did not appear scratched when it was opened. I think all went well.

A movie worth watching.......2006-04-22

A very good drama, Radio Flyer, brings to the screen the story of two young boys whose father abandons them at a young age leaving their mother alone in providing and caring for them.
Things take a turn for the worse when a "stepfather" enters the family...
I have to admit that I did not know what to expect from the film, but as it turns out it was a really good movie that keeps you glued to your seat in anticipation of what comes next!
It is a film about human relations, hope and second chances, but most importantly about trust, love, and inner strength.
Elijah Woods, Joseph Mazzello, Tom Hanks, and the rest of the cast, have truly outdone themselves with their performances, which are outstanding to say the least. All the actors, without exceptions, give it their 100% and it really shows (the chemistry is something else)! Very well written and very well presented, the movie is without a doubt guaranteed to provide more than just a few tears. The film does a great job of describing people's every day lives and the problems they face.
In short, Radio Flyer is a movie definitely worth watching, as it will surely provide for an evening's entertainment!

Enchanting.......2006-03-16

I liked absolutely everything about this movie. There is a certain magic to it. The plot is not so merry, rather sad, but things like that sadly do happen in reality.

The film is about one single mum's straggles after her husband leaves her, and she has to raise two sons alone. Then she meets a man she falls in love with, but sadly, she never knows how bad he treats her sons, especially the youngest one, who gets beaten from time to time. But the children keep it secret from mum because they want her to be happy. How beautiful is it? However, after a while they find a way of escape for the youngest brother to avoid leading this unbearable living.

This film contains powerful messages to the people. The strongest one is about how important it is to keep an eye on your children and never let them suffer, because they can never tell you until it is too late... And that you can actually loose them.

This film is a deeply touching one, you get to see one of the yearly works by Elijah Wood, which is stunning. Both children play very good, Elijah delivers very mature acting which turns the film into a masterpiece. Certainly worth wathcing and buying! And I was afraid to see some hard scenes, but there were non, so don't worry, you won't have to hide your face if you like me can't stand violent scenes.

Bitter Sweet.......2006-03-05

Talk about a late comer. Obviously, I just saw the film, made years ago, and highly doubt many will read this. I am still compelled to write this though - I've been disturbed since I saw the film. All the reviews were helpful to some degree, as I crave different view points. One thing that was never mentioned and I thought of at the end of the film is that the abusive father beat and finally killed Bobby. The imagination of Mikey placed Bobby in a fictional "better place", flying away in the mystical Radio Flyer, and later living an adventurous full life. Other tidbits: I don't believe a father would tell his sons (at that age) the truth if it was death at the hands of abuse or suicide; Mikey, now an adult reliving his horrible childhood, would of liked it to have really ended that way; Bobby was too young to survive alone in life - even IF the successful flight of the Radio Flyer was to be believed; a mother, as loving as this one was portrayed, would, without a doubt notice either bruises, or a change in her son's personality - something. Finally, I could not swallow that a mother, even one as dependent on a man as this one was, could EVER take the man back after a child you love is beaten half to death! Ok. I'm done. Guess it's hard to make a movie with such sensitive subject matter. I loved and hated the film, hence the title "Bitter Sweet." P.S. I do believe there were 2 boys, Hanks is portrayed quite sane. And I love animals. I was so glad he (Hanks) also pretended that Shane survived his beating....and my lord, the acting was incredible.

good but sad.......2006-01-18

does anyone know if there is a book based on this movie?? I'd like to know. However, the movie is kind of sad and makes you cry. The younger boy is so brave and it makes ya kind of wonder where he ended up going, and if there should be a sequel to the movie?? Well, I gave it 5 stars but I agree with the other opinions of the reviewers that I wouldn't let children (young) watch thismovie because there is violence in it. I enjoyed it, though.

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