Take Me Home - The John Denver Story (Biopic)

Starring:Chad Lowe, Kristin Davis, Gerald McRaney, Brian Markinson, Susan Hogan, Wezley Morris, Stefanie Walmsley, Gary Chalk, Clare Lapinskie, Gage Giles, Reg Tupper, Kelly Dean Sereda, Byron Lucas, Tyler Labine, Tyron Leitso, Kurt Evans, Saskia Gould, Dylan McCoombs-Austin, Emma Woo, Ty Olsson
Director: Jerry London
Studio: Bfs Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

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Whatever one thinks of John Denver's music, this 2000 biopic is an effective, emotionally compelling drama that's hard to shake. Chad Lowe may not look or sound all that much like the late, Colorado troubadour, but his tender performance as the idealistic and troubled singer-songwriter pulls at the heart with unexpected vigor. Based on Denver's autobiography of the same title, the film begins in the mid-'60s, when the rising star embarked on a solo career much to the chagrin of his military father (Gerald R. McRaney) and the delight of his new wife, Annie (Kristin Davis). The story of Denver's fame and success is thoroughly covered, but so are behind-the-scenes details about marital strain, Denver's growing alcoholism and curious isolation, and his interrupted dream of developing a world-class retreat for environmentalists. This is a real paradox: a sad tale of a man whose natural high kept so many hurt and doubting people going. --Tom Keogh

Description

Chad Lowe and Kristin Davis star in this gripping drama about the life of John Denver, which features 15 of Denver's original recordings. From the turblence in his marriage to the spiral of destructiveness that nearly destroyed him, it's a whole different look at an American icon. Special DVD features include A John Denver Discography and Filmography, interactive menus an scene selection, and John Denver in his own words and lyrics.

Customer Reviews:

Take Me Home - John Denver.......2007-06-11

No problems with seller. This helped me get a better idea of what John was like. He is my all-time favorite male singer.

Take me Home (the john denver parody).......2007-02-12

I recenty viewed this film, and the entire time I was waiting for something realistic to happen. John Denver is sadly portrayed as a whimpy fool, with no strength,brains, passion for nature or writting, and no integrity.
I Think this film should have been called Annie's story, as Annie is shown as the strength behind, and dominator of his life. Not suprizing, considering the film was made after his death, and she was the chief consaultant. The film serves as a mockery of john Denver under the disguise of a dramatized biogaraphy.
To sum the film up it was poorly casted, poorly directed, presumptuous, and produced in the style of a Lifetime original movie. It might be good for a some laughs at John's expense, if you don't mind throwing away some money.

Brilliant.......2007-01-13

I watched this on TV a few years ago and I have always wanted it! Watched it 3 times already. Definately worth getting if your a John Denver fan!

John Deserved Better.......2006-01-04

This movie was an extremely poor attempt to chronicle the life of one of the world's foremost environmental/humanitarian educators of our time. John used his celebrity to further his beliefs and his passions and through his many admirers, those visions are being continued today. The inaccuracies are far to numerous to mention as well as mundane portrayal by Chad Lowe.

If you want to see the REAL John Denver, I suggest you purchase "Let This Be A Voice" and/or "John Denver: A Song's Best Friend."

Pass this one by.......2005-11-26

Chad Lowe's portrayal of John Denver comes off like a Saturday Night Live skit. The fake singing and phony guitar playing are very apparent. He is not believable as John Denver at all. He whine's throughout the movie. Kristen Davis is better but she can't save this disaster. This movie make's John Denver look like a total boob which he was not. Save your money on this one.

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