Hollywood does it's worst!
Added 8/31/2009
I was really disappointed when I watched this film recently and compared it to it's 2005 remake. Normally, I'm an avid fan of the original film as in many cases, despite the limited technology available at the time, the originals have a higher standard of acting and the characters manage to be more real and vibrant. However, with this wishy-washy Technicolor version. the cast seem wooden and unable to communicate the slightest essence of a Yorkshire mining village to the viewer. So much so, that another reviewer is under the impression that this film is about a Scottish mining family, rather one from Yorkshire. The plot is based on the purchase of the dog, it being re-located to Scotland and its long journey home to Yorkshire.
The dog is the only actor that plays its/her role with any degree of believability, and I believe that the film is relying on Technicolor to lift it out of the ruck during a time of war-time bleakness. Ignore this version and go for the 2005 "Lassie", which is a mite more true to life if not up to Academy Award standard.
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Great Movie with great star!
Added 7/24/2009
How can you not love a movie that stars the one true great star of all times; Lassie! With natural Collie traits and a keen intelligence the great Lassie does all the stunts and makes you believe it's all possible. The humans are predictable but excellent in supporting roles. For young childred today this would be an excellent family movie. For Collie lovers it's one of the great Collie Movies. For all others, it's a classic.
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A great deal at a great price
Added 6/22/2009
I got my DVD just a few days after the order. It is in perfect condition. Just what I was looking for and at a wonderful price! I could not be more pleased, once again, with Amazon. Thank you!
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Timeless Classic
Added 3/10/2009
If you are a baby boomer you probably saw this when you were a kid. It still holds up as a classic feel good movie. Of course the star is the dog and the dog's acting is impeccable.
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Original Lassie Movies
Added 10/13/2008
What a deal - the first three original "Lassie" movies in one case. These movies are so wholesome with wonderful scenery and fine acting. The "modern" adaptations are okay, but these are the BEST!
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Hollywood does it's worst!
Added 8/31/2009
I was really disappointed when I watched this film recently and compared it to it's 2005 remake. Normally, I'm an avid fan of the original film as in many cases, despite the limited technology available at the time, the originals have a higher standard of acting and the characters manage to be more real and vibrant. However, with this wishy-washy Technicolor version. the cast seem wooden and unable to communicate the slightest essence of a Yorkshire mining village to the viewer. So much so, that another reviewer is under the impression that this film is about a Scottish mining family, rather one from Yorkshire. The plot is based on the purchase of the dog, it being re-located to Scotland and its long journey home to Yorkshire.
The dog is the only actor that plays its/her role with any degree of believability, and I believe that the film is relying on Technicolor to lift it out of the ruck during a time of war-time bleakness. Ignore this version and go for the 2005 "Lassie", which is a mite more true to life if not up to Academy Award standard.
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Great Movie with great star!
Added 7/24/2009
How can you not love a movie that stars the one true great star of all times; Lassie! With natural Collie traits and a keen intelligence the great Lassie does all the stunts and makes you believe it's all possible. The humans are predictable but excellent in supporting roles. For young childred today this would be an excellent family movie. For Collie lovers it's one of the great Collie Movies. For all others, it's a classic.
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A great deal at a great price
Added 6/22/2009
I got my DVD just a few days after the order. It is in perfect condition. Just what I was looking for and at a wonderful price! I could not be more pleased, once again, with Amazon. Thank you!
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