My Side of the Mountain

Starring:Ted Eccles, Theodore Bikel, Tudi Wiggins, Paul HÃ©bert, Cosette Lee, Ralph Endersby, George Allan, Dan McIlravey, Frank Perry (III), Peggi Loder, Tom Harvey, Larry Reynolds (II), Patrick Peuvion, Gina Dick, Karen Pearson, Ed Persons, Max 'Slapsie Maxie' Rosenbloom
Director: James B. Clark
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

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This movie impacted my life
Excellent movie for kids
Frightful's Boy
Just awful
A stellar book, a disappointing movie

My Side of the Mountain
Starring: Ted Eccles , Theodore Bikel , Tudi Wiggins , Paul Hébert , and Cosette Lee
Director: James B. Clark
Manufacturer: Paramount
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0001FGBM0
Release Date: 2004-04-27

Customer Reviews:

This movie impacted my life.......2007-04-30

I saw this movie when it came out at the theater when I was 13. I loved the outdoors and this movie was right up my alley. The relationship between the young boy and falcon really peaked my curiosity. Later, at the age of 19, I became a falconer myself and have flown many different birds of prey over the last 32 years. For the first time in my life, I plan to get a peregrine falcon and I thought it would be nostalgic to go back and see the movie that got me started. I obviously thought the movie was great.

Excellent movie for kids.......2007-04-23

I saw this movie for the first time when I was 11, and I loved it. Living in a big city myself, and having little chance to experience the outdoors, I enjoyed Sam's adventure, identified with him, and admired his intelligence and bravery.

I was delighted to find out that one of the favorite movies from my childhood had been released on DVD. Moreover, it was a pleasant surprise that the quality of the DVD was outstanding, considering that back then (in 1972, I think), there were many technical limitations.

I am often disappointed when I "revisit" old movies, and compare them with today's high-tech multi-billion blockbusters. Not this time. I enjoyed "My Side Of The Mountain" every bit as much as I did so many years ago. And so did my kids.

In fact, I would like my kids to be as smart, tough and resourceful as Sam was in the movie.

Moreover, I believe that the new generations really need to develop a sense of harmony with nature, and some appreciation for the beauty and importance of the wilderness. May be then, it would become easier to tackle pressing issues such as global warming.

Should a movie be judged on how closely it follows the book it was inspired by? No, in my humble opinion it shouldn't. Movies and books are very different media, and therefore they abide by different criteria (for example, the movies based on "Lord Of The Rings" are very different from the books, yet they are worth watching).

Many kids won't be able to read the book for a number of reasons. Why not let them see the movie? The really important messages about nature, freedom, resourcefulness, and survival are all there.

And don't forget that after watching the movie, they'll probably want to read the books. I know I do.

Frightful's Boy.......2007-01-21

Nice outdoor scenes and drama. The book is far better than this.

Just awful.......2007-01-15

One of the worst movies I've ever seen. To begin with, it butchers a classic book -- my kids were appalled when Frightful the falcon was killed. But beyond that, everything about it is just awful -- screenplay, acting, direction, music, dream sequence(!) Totally amateur, not one entertaining minute in the picture. Negative five stars.

A stellar book, a disappointing movie.......2006-12-13

My boys and I read "My Side of the Mountain" together for our homeschooling lessons. I can't tell you how much we loved the book! Jean Craighhead-George does a remarkable job of taking the reader deep into the wilderness of the Catskills, complete with reference to Washington Irving's Rip VanWinkle. We were delighted by each and every page.

Why in the world any screen write would change such a marvelous creation is beyond me! The movie wasn't even close to the novel, and we felt like it was a complete waste of time to watch. I can only wonder what the book's author must have felt watching a washed and clearly faded rendition of her creation. She must have been deeply disappointed.

The book itself would make a wonderful screenplay all its own. We truly hope that someone will resurrect the story and put it on the screen in all its glory. Until then, this movie is not it! Save your money; buy the book!!

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