A Home of our Own

Starring:Kathy Bates, Tony Campisi, Miles Feulner, Michael Flynn, Edward Furlong, Frank Gerrish, David Jensen, Clarissa Lassig, T.J. Lowther, Soon-Tek Oh, H.E.D. Redford, Amy Sakasitz, DonrÃ© Sampson, Joshua Schaefer, Sarah Schaub, Rosalind Soulam, George Sullivan, Melvin Ward, Tamilisa Wood
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Product Type: DVD

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A Strong Mom Trying to Do Right by her Kids
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A Home of our Own
Starring: Kathy Bates , Tony Campisi , Miles Feulner , Michael Flynn , and Edward Furlong
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
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ASIN: B000059TGA
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Description

Life for a single mother with six kids, no job and no place to live might be enough to break almostanyone's spirit. But for a proud and resiliant woman like Frances Lacey, it's both a challenge she embraces and a battle she refuses to lose. Starring OscarÂ(r) winner* Kathy Bates (Fried Green Tomatoes) and featuring Edward Furlong (Terminator 2) and "a supporting cast of fine young actors" ("Entertainment Today"), this "radiant [and] inspirational" (The Hollywood Reporter) film is a "touching, involving experience" (Los Angeles Times) that proves home really is where the heart is! Independent, strong-willed Frances Lacey (Bates) is determined to turn hard times into prosperity. Fed up with her supervisor's harassment, her oldest son's (Furlong)increasing delinquency and all of Los Angeles, she packs her kids into a rundown Plymouth and headseast. To some, Frances may look like a woman bound for nowhere but this is one tough lady who's definitely got a destinationthe American dream! *1990: Actress, Misery

Customer Reviews:

A Strong Mom Trying to Do Right by her Kids.......2006-09-30

"The less you have, the more it hurts when you lose it."

In this independent film Frances Lacey is a widow trying to survive in the man's world of the 1960s. With three boys and three girls, ranging in age from four to fifteen, her task is even harder. Shayne, the eldest, has become the man of the house, albeit begrudgingly. When he talks out of turn he dutifully gets his father's belt and takes his punishment while Lynn, Faye, Murray, Annie and Craig look on.

Frances is a strong persuasive woman who stands up for herself and her children. After being fired from a Los Angeles potato chip factory for standing up to sexual harassment Frances decides, without discussion, to find something better. She sells whatever she can and packs everything else, along with the kids, into their rusty old Plymouth and starts driving.

They end up in rural Idaho sitting in the car outside a dilapidated half built frame house. It's love at first sight for Frances. In exchange for what Frances calls slave labour she makes an exchange with the owner and neighbour, Mr. Moon, for the property and house. He agrees hesitantly and totally unaware of the changes that are going to occur in his life.

For a regular income she talks the local bowling alley owner into hiring her even though she has no experience. She's willing to work and willing to learn. She passes her good work ethics onto her children who also work to earn money to help finish the house. Their only real home since their father died.

A Home of Our Own is an adult film with adult content and narrated by Shayne who looks back to when he was 15 years old. He calls his mother "one of a kind" and she certainly is. Kathy Bates, not surprisingly gives an excellent performance of a distraught woman looking to provide a secure home for her offspring. She doesn't claim to be a perfect woman and she quickly learns from her mistakes but it isn't until a tragedy occurs that she learns she can't control everything, the value of community and that it's ok to ask for help. Edward Furlong plays Shayne and is believable as the loyal son wanting to be the man of the house but torn with the fact he's still a child.

I couldn't find out who the narrator was but he really gives a Wonder Years feel to the film. I highly recommend watching this character driven film. Reviewed by M. E. Wood.

Ear plugs and blindfolds . . . .......2006-07-14

. . . are in order if you intend to watch this movie with your kids. My last review on it didn't seem to be much appreciated, so I'll site some of the specific reasons why I hate it. Mrs. Lasy constantly refers to her late husband as a #*&%$ Irish Catholic @#*&% - right in front of her kids. How is that supposed to make them feel? It is so dishonoring (and prejudiced). One of her little boys, in particular, needs his mouth washed out with soap. "Are you gonna sqeeze her b**bies?" he askes his brother, as he is getting ready for a date. C'mon. How gross is that? I can't believe that the average rating for this movie is almost five stars.

Excellent! Need I Say More?.......2006-02-24

Not very often do you see a movie listed where all but 2 people give it 5 stars. If 6 stars were possible on Amazon's rating scheme, I would have given them to this movie.
That fool that gave this movie only 1 star, and compared it to Anacondas obviously did not watch the movie. Just goes to show you that no matter how perfect something is, there is always one idiot who wants to tear it down.

Good Service.......2006-02-17

As always Amazon came through by sending another good quality DVD. I would recommend Amazon highly. Haven't got a bad DVD yet.

Job Very Well Done!!!.......2005-11-28

This movie production goes to show you that you don't need a budget of 100 million dollars to create a brilliant film. You only need good writing and good acting to create a rare treat like this movie. Kathy Bates RULES!!!

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A Must See for the Kids!!
A Touching Family Movie!! Leigh Lombardi Rules!!

On Our Own
Starring: Leigh Lombardi , Sam Hennings , Scott Warner , Amy Allred , and Tom Dayton
Director: Lyman Dayton
Manufacturer: Bonneville Ent.
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ASIN: B0001UOD3E
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Description

In a desperate attempt to keep his family together, Mitch learns the hard way that accountability is an essential part of real courage. The scream of an ambulance signals that life had changed forever for the Robbins children. With their mother's death, they face a future that is uncertain at best. Long since abandoned by their father, one thing appears certain: They are bound for four different foster homes. When Mitch convinces his younger siblings that running away is their only chance of staying together, they begin an improbable journey to find Uncle Jack, in hopes he can help them. Hungry, out of cash and with welfare officials hot on their trail, they have little chance- until they find a friend in Peggy, a vacationing teacher. Their problems appear to be solved - but the plot takes another twist. A fun ride for the entire family, "On Our Own" is also a movie with a message: That the end doesn't always justify the means.

Customer Reviews:

Good movie.......2007-06-13

I always like this movie, and recommend to anyone that hasn't seen it.

family centered feature.......2007-02-04

In this film, you will discover the joys of teaching children good values and not to give up. Finding themselves without a mother, the family of children are given many choices to make. Do they live in a state run home for children or do they look for their uncle Jack? The journey takes them over several states until they find their uncle Jack who takes the kids as his own. Thus making it clear that family does come first. Good clean family fun!!!!

wonderful film.......2006-06-14

This was a wonderful film. Four children are presented with a problem to solve. Their mother has died and they are on their way to four separate foster homes. They run away together in search of their uncle. As kids will, they make nmany wrong choices. However, they are not left without consequences. I really enjoyed the movie with its charming story. It's a good film for discussing with children how the right choice is not always the obvious choice, and that all actions have consequences.

A Must See for the Kids!!.......2004-09-12

I have four children ages 4, 5, 7, and 11. All of them LOVE this movie. It is the most-watched movie in our home. The plot is deep enough to be enjoyed by young and old alike. If you have children, you won't regret your purchase.

A Touching Family Movie!! Leigh Lombardi Rules!!.......2004-05-08

Leigh Lombardi rules in this touching family movie about four children set on their own after their mother's death facing separation by foster care They then escape, encountering adventure and danger ending in a delightful,heartfelt conclusion.It's a must see starring Leigh Lombardi,Scott Warner,Amy Alfred,Tom Dayton,Stephanie Kramer,Mike Wuergler and Donre Sampson with wonderful music scores by the Osmond Boys!!

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