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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786303335353 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 6303335357 Label: Bfs Entertainment Manufacturer: Bfs Entertainment Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Bfs Entertainment Release Date: November 11, 1998 Running Time: 157 minutes Sales Rank: 32736 Studio: Bfs Entertainment
Rating: - I was persuaded to see this
Upon seeing Ciaran Hinds and Amanda Root in Persuasion I thought I'd like to see them together again. This story is very different and the characters they portray are very different. It is a beautifully shot picture. The story of seeking a better life and love for his son and himself prompts Abel to leave a cruel wife after a love affair goes awry. As he and his son take off for a better life, they are meet with hardships and temptations, always hiding the truth. Abel enters into an unlawful marriage with Hilda (Amanda Root) who loves him,provides his son with a loving home....unfortunately ... Read More
Rating: - Ciaran Hinds does it again
though it would seem that he is paired with Amanda Root (Persuasion) again... and in fact they do get married in this film, Hinds doesn't really heat up to his former sex appeal until the second half of the film. This is a twisted tail of the impossibility of a bad marriage and the impossibility of a man from a disadvantaged background taking care of his son and finding work during the 1930's in England. He uses his luck, but makes a deal with the devil. He is found out. Everyone is well cast and it is certainly a realistic story encased in the possibility of love and romance. Lovely settings.
Rating: - robust near-epic
The most stunning feature of this film is the "opera singing" of John Turturro! The dubbing (and it HAD to be dubbing) was completely seamless -- and utterly magnificent in its presentation. This film is quite stylish and serves as a great vehicle for the talents of Christina Ricci, Turturro, Johnny Depp and Kate Bleanchett (among others!) The cinematography, sets, music and screenplay are unforgettably superb. This is one of the better films of recent years and is probably a must-see.
Rating: - Wonderful story. Great casting!
I bought this video because it stars two of my favorites: Ciaran Hinds and Amanda Root. The entire cast is wonderful. Those who see the human condition as black or white will not enjoy this story. But, those who recognize shades of gray, look for hope in dark places, and see forgiveness as a great human virtue will feel sympathy and affection for "The Man Who Cried." The story is set during the Great Depression and World War II. A bad marriage, the need for love and affection, responsibility for a young son, and financial woes push Abel Mason into a series of questionable decisions. It makes one wonder...what ... Read More
Rating: - unusual story
this movie is a little quirky, but engrossing because of the actors, who are excellent
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