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This poignant, engaging film stars the always wonderful Sam Waterston as well as a luminous Tess Harper and, of course, Reese Witherspoon, before she became a magazine cover. Her talent and screen presence are obvious, even at her young age in this one. Reese plays Dani, the younger of two teenage sisters who both fall in love with the same boy. He likes the imaginative, dreamy little girl, but only as a friend -- especially after he meets her pretty, popular, and capable older sister, who is about his age. Dani is heartbroken, but her mother's difficult pregnancy, a new baby, and then, a horrible tragedy overshadow her own feelings and unltimately help bring her closer to her sister. It's unusual these days to find a film that you could feel good about watching with your kids. The accident scene in this one would be too disturbing for small children (though it's not at all sensationalized, thank goodness). But kids 10 and older would enjoy this film, and so would their parents. Beautifully acted and beautifully scripted, with realistic family dynamics and an emphasis on substance rather than flash, it's moving without being melodramatic.Read full review
This movie is a beautifuuly rendered coming of age tale. On a farm outside a small Louisiana town in the 1950s, 14 year old Dani (Reese Witherspoon in her first movie) wonders if she will ever be as pretty and popular as her 17 year old sister Maureen. This becomes especially important as Dani is beginning to notice boys, particlularly Court, the 17 year old young man she meets when swimming. Although Dani and Maureen have always been especially close, a rift develops between the sisters after Court meets Maureen. Intelligently written, excellent direction, lovely cinematography, and exceptional acting make this a particularily worthwhile and entertaining film.
Any collaborative work, including a movie of surpassing excellence, demands a great script and an equally great ensemble cast. I cannot think of any film that qualifies by those standards better than this one. Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Gail Strickland, Jason London and Emily Warfield are perfectly tuned into their roles. And the performance of a young Reese Witherspoon puts the lie to the old saw that youth is wasted on the young. Her range and grasp simply exceed anything you might expect of a 14-year-old who plays a 14-year-old. This film is so well done, so memorable. Sit yourself down and enjoy.
I have been looking everywhere for this movie ! I mean years lol. Delivery was really quick. Professional packaged really nice. Good job guys i will definitely buy from you again.
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This is an excellent movie about young love, life and the tragedies that are endured. Reese Witherspoon was wonderful in her role and it can be seen how good an actress she was and became. This also shows the hardships that farm families must endure. It's an excellent movie that deserved accolades that it didn't receive...and, it's worth seeing...if for Reese Witherspoon's performance if nothing else. I love this movie!!!
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