Morning Light
by Mark Monroe
List Price:
Our Price: $5.33
You Save: $9.66 (64%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $4.57 (click here)
Category: DVD
See more DVD releases
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD Cover Information
Actor: Chris Branning, Chris Clark, Chris Schubert, Graham Brant-Zawadzki, Kate TheisenDirector: Mark Monroe
Brand: Buena Vista Home Video
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 97 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-06-16
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Movie Reviews of Morning Light
Movie Review: A Roy E. Disney Production that entertains and inspires...
Summary: 5 Stars
Who would have thought, back a few years ago, when there was much ado going on at the top of the Disney Organization, that the above words would actually appear on a Walt Disney Pictures release?
Morning Light is the true chronicle of a hand-picked team of young people who are given the chance to train and compete in the Transpac sailing event, which has been Roy E. Disney's passion since the mid-seventies.
I'm not a sailor but I have run marathons and triathlons and know the feeling of those comparably small triumphs (though I'll never win -- in fact one year i was passed by a man walking his dog!) The character of the individuals chosen, their work ethic and team spirit is very sincere and a far cry from the preening, backstabbing types that infect many TV reality shows. This follows a reality show format with lots of comments from the participants as well as a selection process where several are eliminated and are left to send messages from the mainland (where the food seems to be really good).
I found it much more compelling then the current crop of Hollywood sports movies in which a ragtag bunch of can't-possibly-win team members somehow come together under a down-and-out coach and eventually win as music swells... you know what I mean. The crew in Morning Light are a very likable group of people who you find yourself routing for (parent's note: there are a handful of words that earned this film a PG rating, but not nearly the kind of language also common on many reality shows).
The photography is stunning, especially the night shots, which I'm hoping are not computer generated since they are so breathtaking (say it ain't so, Roy). The score is good too, with contemporary music, songs and even a number by members of the crew at the end of the film. Where's the soundtrack album?
There are only two extras but both are rich in rounding out the full scope of this project. Hannah Montana's Jason Earles hosts one feature about the film's production itself, which sheds more light on the camera work, training and other elements. An ESPN special focuses on the elimination, showing more of the earlier hopefuls and clearly how some with "attitudes" were wisely given a polite dismissal.
In a sea of poor role models, kids can certainly do worse then getting to know this group of youths who not only worked hard and showed integrity but also went on to promising futures in careers or continuing education.
Summary of Morning Light
MORNING LIGHT - DVD MovieSimilar DVD Movies
To the Ends of the EarthTimeless Media Group; Release date: 2007-06-05; DVD
Best price: $3.71
Price in other shops:
The BountyGIBSON,MEL; Release date: 2000-11-21; DVD
Best price: $7.17
Price in other shops:
"Blue Water Odyssey"Release date: 2008-06-10; Amazon Instant Video; Movie
Best price: $1.99
Sailing The World AloneRelease date: 1996-02-12; DVD
Best price: $24.95
Captain RonBuena Vista Home Video; Release date: 2002-09-03; Published: 2002-09-01; DVD
Best price: $3.91
Price in other shops:
LongitudeA and E Home Video; Release date: 2000-08-29; DVD
Best price: $8.05
Price in other shops:
Jesse Martin - Lionheart - The Jesse Martin StoryImage Entertainment; Release date: 2001-10-02; DVD
Best price: $2.40
Price in other shops:
Deep WaterGenius; Release date: 2007-12-18; DVD
Best price: $14.99
Price in other shops:
White SquallBuena Vista Home Video; Release date: 1999-06-22; DVD
Best price: $5.48
Price in other shops:
WindSony; Release date: 2003-03-11; DVD
Best price: $8.37
Price in other shops: