A Perfect World
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Movie Reviews of A Perfect World
Movie Review: 5 Stars
this is hands down thee best kevin costner movie, get it or you suck, also check out paper moon.Movie Review: A Perfect World
Summary: 5 Stars
I was happy with the DVD and the amount of time it took for me to receive it.Movie Review: Powerful and Moving
Summary: 4 Stars
'A Perfect World' is a movie I saw years ago when it was first released and stayed with me. It would pop to the forefront of my mind in the oddest of circumstances. I thought it was just the image of a child in a Casper the Friendly Ghost costume roaming the countryside that made the film memorable, but upon seeing it again last week I realized that as interesting as that image is to me, 'A Perfect World' is simply a very well crafted movie.Costner is in rare form (I havent seen as good a performance from him since 'Dances With Wolves') and the child actor has given us one of the truest depictions of childhood in years. The story itself asks questions such as what makes us who we are, is it possible to change, what is the emotional impact of violence, why do we judge people and questions the ligitamacy of sacrifice. The movie has a slow and languid pace to let these questions develop but you're never beaten over the head by them. Most everything in 'A Perfect World' is understated. I like that in a movie but it can slow things down a bit. Also, as great as Eastwood is in the movie, I felt this was a role he has played so many times over the years that he could do it in his sleep. I wanted to see him tackle something a bit different.
This DVD presentation features a very crisp image (widescreen only) and enveloping sound. The movie has been digitally remastered and you'll probably never see a better print of it. Bonus wise, you only get a few sketchy actors bios and a threatrical trailer. This allows the film to stand on it's own and allows the viewer to come to their own conclusions. A great presentation of a movie that I'm sure will continue to pop to the forefront of my mind in the unlikliest of situations for years to come.
Movie Review: A brief comment
Summary: 4 Stars
Please note that I saw this movie on HBO and so can't speak to the quality of the video transfer.
I saw this movie when it first came out and only just saw it again recently after many years. It held up the second time and it was certainly a pleasure getting to see Clint Eastwood, Kevin Costner, and Laura Dern in the same film. Costner plays an escaped prison inmate, a man who is tortured by his past and his abusive upbringing but who also has no future, as the dragnet slowly tightens its noose. You get a sense from the very beginning that the movie will end tragically in his death, but for now he has a taste of freedom. Eastwood plays the cynical but sedulous Texas Ranger who is determined to bring Costner in, alive if possible. Dern plays the Fed psychologist and profiler who is always getting in Eastwood's face, and their strained relationship provides one of the main sources of tension in the movie. And the young boy, I don't know his name, is really superb as Costner's captive.
Costner, for all his flaws as an adult, understands kids, and the friendship that develops between the boy and Costner's character is the main psychological focus of the film. Despite being on the lam, Costner manages to show the kid at least something of a good time, and how that comes about is one of the charms of the movie, but I won't go into any details so as not to provide any spoilers. Although a commercial failure (perhaps because of Costner being cast against type as a bad guy), the move is certainly an artistic success since the entire cast is truly great in their roles. This might be the least well known of all of Eastwood's films but it's still well worth your time and money.
Movie Review: 2 Great Talents...Eastwood and Costner...1 Captivating Drama
Summary: 4 Stars
This review refers to the Warner Home Video, DVD edition of "A Perfect World"....
Clint fans will really appreciate the director side of Eastwood in this film from 1993, "A Perfect World". He portrays a seasoned Texas Ranger in pursuit of a dangerous escaped convict, who has kidnapped a small boy for a hostage. Kevin Costner is Haynes, the elusive fugitive and it his work in the film that is really showcased here. It's superbly acted by Costner, and beautifully directed by Eastwood. It's more than just a statewide cops and robbers chase, as the character development, and the past play a big part as the film progresses.Laura Dern also stars and the performance by T.J. Lowther the young actor who plays Phillip, the kidnap victim, is absolutely incredible.
This DVD by Warner Bros presents a very good picture, clear with nice color, in a widescreen format. All the action and the wonderful musical score, composed by Lennie Niehaus sound fabulous in Dolby Dig 5.1 surround sound.There's not much in the way of special features. Theatrical trailers and some cast bios.There are subtitles in English, French and Spanish.
Eastwood and Costner fans will appreciate the combined talent that will captivate you from the first frame to the last in this very dramatic story. For the Eastwood collector, you may want to consider purchasing this in theClint Eastwood - Hero (Absolute Power / Heartbreak Ridge / A Perfect World)Check for deals this could be a nice savings buying them that way.
Go ahead...make your day....enjoy...Laurie