| Far and Away |  | Director: Ron Howard
Actors: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson, Robert Prosky, Barbara Babcock
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  100 reviews
Sales Rank: 3,209
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, Closed-captioned, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), French (Original Language), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1
Running Time: 140 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD20212D
ISBN: 0783226810
UPC: 025192021220
EAN: 9780783226811
ASIN: 0783226810
Theatrical Release Date: May 22, 1992
Release Date: July 1, 1998
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Filmed in the widescreen splendor of "Panavision Super 70" and blessed with the finest production values that Hollywood clout can buy, this tale of spunky Irish immigrants forgot one crucial ingredient: a decent screenplay. The film is entertaining enough, and director Ron Howard brings his technical proficiency to the simple plot, culminating in a dynamic, breathtaking depiction of the Oklahoma land rush of 1893. But the movie is really just a vacuous vehicle for married stars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman as (respectively) the poor tenant farmer and rich landlord's daughter who flee Ireland to be American pioneers. The scenery and the stars are never less than stunning, but Howard falls short of the mark in his attempt to match the epic sweep of films by David Lean. On the other hand, this movie is certainly never boring even if it rarely makes sense, and Lean's own Irish epic, Ryan's Daughter, is a snoozer by comparison. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
A stubborn Irish farmer and a fiesty landowner's daughter emigrate to America in 1892 to make a new life for themselves. Includes notes, bios, highlights, and trailer.
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 far and away dvd review August 14, 2010
shamrock17
Although this is an older movie which i saw when it first came out i still enjoy it today. the plot evolves aroud the irish coming from their homeland to seek land and prosperity in America in the 1800's. it centers around a romance between tom cruise and nicole kidman who comes from two different backgrounds. teh two encounter hardships through their adventures to achieve the american dream
Far and Away - Even the excellent critics can be way wrong May 8, 2010
M.B.Houston (Texas)
Far and Away is a movie that I first saw in theater on its opening weekend and it blew me away. It is not only visually stunning and beautifully filmed it has a pure spirit of humanity and truly inspired performances. As much as I respect and rely upon excellent critics like Roger Ebert for their guiding light, I think they have truly missed something. Just like a few other comments that ring true, were they watching and absorbing the same movie. To rate this movie as mediocre is ludicrous. In some ways, I cannot believe that I find myself writing this review and having to defend an excellent movie. OK so lets get to the heart of it. The film captures your interest from the first scene to the last scene. The dialogue may not be the greatest screenplay ever written but it allows the actors to put their true spirit to make these characters so real. The chemistry is not just between Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in that the entire cast is so well selected and hit their marks. The story may not be complex but it is a classic story. Is Titantic considered "weak" because we understand the characters and their emotions so clearly. Sometimes critics just over analyze a movie and forget to let their emotions be the more accurate measurement device for the value of a film and the positive spirt it brings to its audience.This performance by Tom Cruise is very strong and I absolutely love the chemistry with Nicole Kidman who truly is Shannon. I rated this moviee 5 stars to make the statement that "I love the spirt of this movie" and to offset any low rating delivered by "intellectual" movie critcs.When movie critics demand to stay on their "high horse" and complain of lack of story or it is too simple, It is time for others to use their voice to bring them back to reality. Art is truly in the eye of the beholder and we should not be bound by rules that limit imagination and emotion. Far and Away in watching it again today in High Definition in my opinion stands the test of time. I loved seeing it again.
WOW! April 27, 2010
Maggie Wright
This one's got it all : action, romance, suspense, comic relief etc...
I LOVED it. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman have GREAT chemistry in this particular movie.
Good Movie April 8, 2010
Tennessee Redhead
This is not a five star movie or a classic. It is flawed, particularly in the beginning where the characters appear more as caricatures. But it vastly improves, and it is beautiful to watch.
Received shipment in a timely manner. March 6, 2010
Dale E. Marshall
I received my purchase in a timely manner that allowed me to do what I had planned to do with the purchase.
Thank you.
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