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VHS : The Mighty |
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VHS : The Mighty |
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starring: Kieran Culkin, Elden Henson, Sharon Stone, Harry Dean Stanton, Gena Rowlands directed by: Peter Chelsom
Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 0786936066838 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC Label: Walt Disney Video Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Walt Disney Video Release Date: November 02, 1999 Running Time: 100 minutes Sales Rank: 2935 Studio: Walt Disney Video Theatrical Release Date: October 09, 1998 Editorial Review: Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Sense of Empowermentthis movie is such a wonderful story of two boys who help each other overcome their limits and find their strengths. I applaud this story as such a must see for all teenagers and adults. Rating: - Wonderful and HeartwarmingNow this is the type of movie all young children should read. And maybe a few of us adults as well. Rating:  - Heartwarming adaptation of a classic novelRodman Philbrick's Freak The Mighty (Scholastic Signature) is the tale of learning disabled Max (Elden Hensen), the son of incarcerated murderer "Killer" Kane (James Gandolfini, The Sopranos: The Complete First Season) and his friendship with Kevin (Kieran Culkin), a genius with Morquio's Syndrome (Ian Michael Smith from Simon Birch was also considered but turned down; a pity, since he actually *has* Morquio's Syndrome). Max has lived with his grim grandparents since the time that his father murdered his mother, and leads a painful existence at school. He rarely emerges from his basement room, terrified that he's too stupid and huge, and most importantly, that he takes after his homicidal father. When Kevin moves next door, Max only wants to be invisible and is humiliated when Kevin becomes his reading tutor. But the unexpected happens: Kevin introduces Max to the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and Max begins to harness the power of imagination. The two work out an arrangement where Max serves as Kevin's legs, and Kevin as Max's brain. The two are involved in several hair-raising adventures and flights of fancy until an unexpectedly violent event that changes both their lives. The screenplay stays fairly close to the original novel, which is a huge plus. The Mighty is a prime example of an all-star cast used to full advantage. Kieran Culkin, even though able-bodied, does an admirable job as brainiac Kevin without becoming a caricature of his disability. Harry Dean Stanton, Sharon Stone, James Gandolfini, Gillian Anderson, and Meat Loaf all put in memorable performances. Sting also contributes the obligatory theme song, topping off a soundtrack drenched in Renaissance Faire Celtic stylings. A wonderful story of an unusual friendship that defies labels. Rating: - Funny movie slightly different from book"Freak the Mighty" is such a touching book, so I was slightly disappointed in the movie. However, it still had its funny moments. I showed it to my eighth grade class after reading the book, and they really only got into the humorous parts. I thought the kidnapping scene and the end were very downplayed in the film.
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