The Ballad of Little Jo
by Maggie Greenwald
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Actor: Bo Hopkins, David Chung, Heather Graham, Ian McKellen, Suzy AmisDirector: Maggie Greenwald
Brand: New Line Home Entertainment
Cinematographer: Declan Quinn
Writer: Maggie Greenwald
Producer: Anne Dillon
Producer: Brenda Goodman
Producer: Fred Berner
Producer: Ira Deutchman
Producer: John Sloss
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 121 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-09-02
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: New Line Home Video
Movie Reviews of The Ballad of Little Jo
Movie Review: reverse transvestite cowboy story, a true gem
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an unusual and very interesting story about a woman trying o make her way as best she can in a brutally primitive environment. Permanently cast out of her middle class family for a youthful lapse, she tries to make her way out west, eventually deciding to pose as a man so as to be left alone. While there is some adventure to it, by far the best part of it is the evolution of the character Jo, whom Amis acts with a wonderful precision.
The best parts, at least for me, are the many silent moments when she makes major decisions that are never really articulated in any explicit way. At first, she spends her winters alone, brooding on where life has led her, then building a ranch that would have been forbidden to her everyone not assumed she was a man. It is one of the great introspective films that I have ever seen. Though wounded, she struggles to grow and does so with great success, even finding an unusual love late in life.
Truly a beautiful film. Amis' performance is truly great, bringing an entire environment into her psychological world.
Warmly recommended.
Summary of The Ballad of Little Jo
Classic Western with amodern twist.ProductInformationIn The Ballad of Little Jo Suzy Amis gives a stunning performance as awoman who discovers that the Wild West is no place for a lady - unlessshe's disguised as a man. Featuring dynamic supportingperformances by Bo Hopkins and Ian McKellen this fascinating filminspired by a true story proves that our heroes have sometimes beencowgirls. After bearing an illegitimate child society girl Josephine Monaghanleaves her home in disgrace. She finds the West too dangerousa place for a woman and disguises herself as a boy. As LittleJo she confronts all the dangers the West has to offer - from deadlywinters to murderous outlaws. But her most treacherous enemyis her own heart - when she risks everything by falling in love withthe one man who discovers her secret.Product Features Widescreen Version of the Film Theatrical Trailer DVD-ROM EnabledSpecifications Stars: Suzie Amis Bo HopkinsIan McKellen Format: Color DVD Widescreen Language: English Subtitles: English Rating: R Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 122 minutes Directed By: Maggie GreenwaldSimilar DVD Movies
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