DVD's for sale outside Region 1
Added 5/5/2009
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to view this movie. I was not aware that a DVD in another region would not work on my VCR--I now know that I cannot purchase a DVD outside Region 1. I cannot understand why Amazon would sale a DVD from outside the U.S. region. I know there was a warning referenced but I really didn't notice it because I was totally unaware of different regions. Is there anyway I can purchase this DVD within Region 1? Thank you.
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Please give us a Region 1 DVD
Added 3/19/2009
This is the film that made me a fan of both Natasha Richardson, and Paul Schrader. I love the Storys progression, and how the views of Patty's kidnappers change from frighting creatures to just ordinary people - wishing they could be extraordinary and change the world - and in this case go about it in a most outlandish way.
It is not only taking part in viewing Patty's transformation while in captivity, but viewing the mores of this subculture/cult, and day to day living is fascinating.
Now that Ms. Richardson has just died at such a young age, it saddens me that the majority of Americans will never get to see this amazing performance because someone with the rights somewhere doesn't want to release it for us on DVD. Some online movie rental services allow you to watch the film streamed to your computer, but it is the pan and scan "video" version we get to see, not the quality we are used to viewing today. But it is worth adding to you movie collection even if it is just the VHS copy.
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A must see for anyone
Added 11/7/2007
Paul Schrader's superb direction and Natasha Richardson's hard hitting performance as Patty should have been a shoe-in to win on Oscar night. Film captures in great detail the terror felt by Hearst, tortured by kidnappers and forced to participate in bank robberies. Ending also is effective in the way it redicules the state's case at her trial (ex. The DA asks if she ever sent her parents any birthday cards) but I won't give the rest away. Like most movies, the lack of backing from a major studio probably reduced critic's reviews by a few stars. Natasha will be missed, passing away at a ripe age when an Oscar-winning part might have come her way.
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A Good Film
Added 5/1/2005
This film shows the story from the side of the only person that can tell the story, Patty Hearst.
I was on set of this film to be an extra (the bank robbery) but didn't make the cut.
The film is very acturate in facts and the performances are great. Ms. Richardson gives a great performance as Patty and from what I recall from the filming, a nice woman and beautiful.
What I love about this film is that at the Cannes Film Festable, Patty Hearst herself met John Waters and became friends. Since then she now has had rolls in all of his films. Good for Patty. The SLA may have taken years of her life, but in the end Patty has the last laugh. Go on Patty!
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Paul Schrader's best film
Added 4/6/2005
This movie is hard to take at times. The first part of the movie puts you right inside Patty's head which isn't a nice place to be. The movie asks some really hard qestions like what would I have done if I was Patty? How far is to far to take your beliefs?
Over all the movie is a good one. But if you are looking for some cheap made for TV movie of the week skip this one. If you are looking for a thought provoking, well acted movie this is the one for you.
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DVD's for sale outside Region 1
Added 5/5/2009
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to view this movie. I was not aware that a DVD in another region would not work on my VCR--I now know that I cannot purchase a DVD outside Region 1. I cannot understand why Amazon would sale a DVD from outside the U.S. region. I know there was a warning referenced but I really didn't notice it because I was totally unaware of different regions. Is there anyway I can purchase this DVD within Region 1? Thank you.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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Please give us a Region 1 DVD
Added 3/19/2009
This is the film that made me a fan of both Natasha Richardson, and Paul Schrader. I love the Storys progression, and how the views of Patty's kidnappers change from frighting creatures to just ordinary people - wishing they could be extraordinary and change the world - and in this case go about it in a most outlandish way.
It is not only taking part in viewing Patty's transformation while in captivity, but viewing the mores of this subculture/cult, and day to day living is fascinating.
Now that Ms. Richardson has just died at such a young age, it saddens me that the majority of Americans will never get to see this amazing performance because someone with the rights somewhere doesn't want to release it for us on DVD. Some online movie rental services allow you to watch the film streamed to your computer, but it is the pan and scan "video" version we get to see, not the quality we are used to viewing today. But it is worth adding to you movie collection even if it is just the VHS copy.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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A must see for anyone
Added 11/7/2007
Paul Schrader's superb direction and Natasha Richardson's hard hitting performance as Patty should have been a shoe-in to win on Oscar night. Film captures in great detail the terror felt by Hearst, tortured by kidnappers and forced to participate in bank robberies. Ending also is effective in the way it redicules the state's case at her trial (ex. The DA asks if she ever sent her parents any birthday cards) but I won't give the rest away. Like most movies, the lack of backing from a major studio probably reduced critic's reviews by a few stars. Natasha will be missed, passing away at a ripe age when an Oscar-winning part might have come her way.
2 out of 3 people found this helpful.
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