The Inheritance
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Movie Reviews of The Inheritance
Movie Review: Great movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
Update (3-16-2011): Borrowed Hearts is now available uncut on Amazon. Yippee!
Review update (3-12-06): One of the other reviewers wrote that Amazon was now selling the uncut version of The Inheritance and not the one put out by Feature Films For Family. I decide to order it myself on that recommendation. I am excited to report that the reviewer was right. Amazon is now selling the complete, uncut version of the movie. It is put out by Aliant Atlantis and Plantimum Disk. Do get the movie in this uncut version, you will be glad you did. Now if someone would do Borrowed Hearts uncut I would be a very happy camper. I leave the earlier review here as a warning to others to not buy from Feature Films For Families unless you are ready for the movie to be cut and altered.
I love this movie and my 13 year old daughter did too. And there was nothing to be worried about her seeing, even in the uncut version.
Old review:
As the other reviewers have mentioned, this is a good, clean, romantic, period movie. Read those reviews for an overview of the movie.
I need to complain though about Feature Films for Families (Family Feature Films). They, with Aliant Atlantis (this group has done an excellent job on other movies I have, so don't judge them by this one), put out this copy of the movie. I have another movie from Feature Films for Families, Borrowed Hearts, a great Christmas movie for the whole family. I have seen and have taped from TV the original cut of this movie. Pieces are missing on the DVD, some of my favorite pieces. I bought the DVD from them thinking, "Wow, I can now have this on DVD," was I disappointed. They cut this movie so "they" feel it is acceptable. They have cut good scenes. Scenes that help tell the story. Scenes that I, as a Christian with a strong Christian world view, did not find offensive.
I have never seen The Inheritance, but I could tell without a doubt where they cut a scene. The scene cut from The Inheritance seemed like an important scene and by the way the rest of the movie was made, I bet the scene was tastefully done. The scene was so important to the story, that the next scene left me more than slightly confussed and guessing about what happened. It was very disruptive to the story.
If you have seen this movie on TV or in it's completeness somewhere else, the Feature Films For Families version will leave you feeling cheated. If you haven't seen this movie and you get a hold of their version of the DVD, be warned that there is a scene missing so you can be prepared for the break in action.
This film is worth seeing, do so if you can. If you are looking for an uncut version of the movie, don't get it from Feature Films for Families (Family Feature Films). I will never buy a movie from them again. I just wish I could get a good, uncut, DVD version of Borrowed Hearts and The Inheritance from somewhere else. I guess I will keep looking. (End of old review.)
Movie Review: Unforgettable, for those of us who are in love with love itself.
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this first in 1997 on the Kraft something-something (CBS). The very first part looked so refreshing that I threw in a tape and have absolutely been gone on it ever since. I had read about the newly discovered manuscript and book publication at an earlier time. I bought several copies of the book and gave them out as gifts to friends and relatives. Everyone who has watched it with me has loved it. My brother, in from Knoxville once, and after watching the usual popular movies at that time, was, up to that point fairly unimpressed. I decided to put it in. He watched and even though he had not even commented on any of the others, he looked at me after the end credits then lights on, and said, "That was a good one." You have to know my understated Economics Professor-of-a brother to know how funny that comment was and how it pleased me. The filmed presentation and its screenplay are more flowing, integrated and related to a self-contained start-to-finish story than is the actual book. The scene where Edith is with her ailing uncle, her innocence, her lack of guile or ability to deceive, contrive or lie, is unbelievably attractive in character and essence. Edith is so transparently good and kind and always helping others without taking credit this story is about the rewards of that goodness and that sweetness. There are hints from the beginning that are noticed after the fact, about where the relationships lie and why certain people do what they do and act the way they do. How could the entire story be so simple and yet enchanting enough to cause me to think of it all the time. When Edith first meets Percy by the horse, spilling her apples and yet touching his scratched face with her handkerchief I loved the way the directors let us know the magic was on. When Percy comes in the house for the first time and meets her Edith cannot hide her bright-eyed, innocent crush and that she has met him already. Her facial expressions are uniquely well done as she hides behind the curtain. You can see that she is jealous already, even though she knows he is not there for her nor could there be a crossing of social barriers, yet he was hers, she thought. How many movies are there where one kiss, just one kiss is so dramatic?
With all the thrills, spills and chills in modern movies, needed to even keep an audience awake, is this not a gem for those of us who are just plain in love with love?
Movie Review: Clean, lovely, well-cast
Summary: 5 Stars
What a lovely story. I thought it was well-cast. The acting was quite good, too. The story moved along quickly, with lots of reversals along the way. I like that in a story.
One thing I would like to see is less dialogue, with more expressed through the characters' faces and mannerisms, through close-up shots and lighting to fill in the mood. It makes all the difference between a very nice film and an unforgettable film. The "over-dialogue" tendency probably stems from the fact that this film is an adaptation of a book-a very different medium. In a book you don't have the visual element. When it goes to film, the affective impact of a simple facial expression can go much farther than a character expounding on his or her thoughts. For example, when Edith catches her friend with his hand in the pot, instead of a wordy confrontation, just a look of angry disappointment, punctuated by the score, a close-up of her face, with darker lighting and a shadow over her friend's face would have really driven the point home in a more engaging way. Then, a long pause followed by, "Promise you won't tell." That would have made it more dramatic. As it was, too much dialogue meant too light a movie; I wasn't quite as engaged as I wanted to be, which is common with book-to-film adaptations, but the plot kept me interested with a devious character stirring up the pot in a variety of ways, but with a reversal quickly enough so you don't spend half the movie irritated at a consistent, overwhelming, and prolonged lack of justice. The fast reversals moved the story along well, too. And the acting was generally quite good. I'd like to see more tension between the characters, though, with more dramatic divisions and reconnects. A very light film as it is. Still very nice. Certainly worth what I paid.
I like this movie.
Movie Review: Goodness always wins in the end!
Summary: 5 Stars
In watching The Inheritance, my mind and heart sort of drifted back to the early days of modern America, where families and traditions were just getting started. The setting and story line was similar to that of many of my favorite English films, but this one had two very special touches to it. The beautiful and virtuous orphan named Edith Adelon, who grew up alongside and was companion to the daughter of the Estate's owner, was the center piece of the whole show. The father and gentleman of the Estate (Mr. Hamilton)was a progressive man, who loved the simple things in life, but without all the pride and bigotry of the then emerging Class Warfare. The mother, played by Meredith Baxter was soft, loving and quite the lady. I think this was her finest acting role I've ever seen her in. But in the mix of this very tear jerking love story, you had the two qualified suitors, vying for both the daughter and the daughter's orphan companion Edith, along with the inflexible rich neighbors, and the contest to see who's horse and who's eligible bachelors would end up with the prize (both prizes). My heart was moved with emotion and yes even with tears at the conclusion of this very witty tale, in which the bad man and the bad girl was put in their place, and the good guy and the good girl, were given the reward of each others heart as a prize to their intense love. The surprise ending was especially endearing because no one in their right mind would willingly give up the legal right and ownership of their own estate, just to keep things "just as they are". The maturity, beauty and goodly character of Edith Adelon would make the heart of any man glow, and her goodness and strength makes you want to wish her all the best. I loved it!Movie Review: Innocent, heart-felt, beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
One of my favorites. Wonderful chemistry between the two main characters who I adore; I was so happy when they actually got together. A twist at the end, gorgeous costumes, family-friendly story (though there is a heart attack and a deathbed scene, also a scene of harrassment that could have lead to rape though it does not get nearly that far and it is handled well, with a rescue that is a relief), with kindness and love prevailing in the end. I so did not like Ida that I did not like the actress either, but I love the other main characters. Baxter does seem a little bit forced but she is supposed to be light and fluffy, and her sincere big-heartedness makes up for it. The two girls are pre-cursors to today's feminists, wanting to do things that girls were not allowed to do then so it is nice to see such strong women roles. I do wish Edith had not been so stubborn in avoiding her true love for so long, just because of low self-esteem becuase he obviously really loved her, but I guess she had to go through her process to feel worthy. The storybook ending is very satisfying and I think the integrity and pure spirit the main actors portray is extraordinarily powerful in this movie.