At Play in the Fields of the Lord (2pc) [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of At Play in the Fields of the Lord (2pc) [VHS]
Movie Review: Great Film! Don't Believe Negative Review Above!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just saw above that the "budget estimate" was $36 million and the "box office" was $1 million for this film! Wow, it seems someone lost quite a bit of change on this film! It is a VERY GOOD film! The scenery, the acting, the story, are all VERY good. I had never heard of this movie before until I ran into the book recently. Then, I decided to "try" the movie. I'm glad I did. You will be glad also when you buy this film...even if it's not even on DVD but only on VHS! I highly recommend you get a copy.....Email: boland7214@aol.
PS: Don't listen to the negative review above done by some guy at the New Yorker Magazine. He must be a "glass half empty" type of guy.
Movie Review: Outstanding in the "Fields"
Summary: 5 Stars
I too have been waiting for this film on DVD..I have read the book twice and wholeheatedly endorse everything the director and amazing actors submitted themselves to,,(heat, general lack of amenities etc ) to bring us this absolutely great flick. I also love the similarly placed Aguirra Wrath of God,,what ever HACK wrote the New Yorker Summary as it appears above,should be suspended by his thumbs or better yet,whatever,,he missed the point totally,,saying the mid 60 attitudes have changed,,HA! Stupid would-be reviewer would probably make a similar statement about Pride & Prejudice or War and Peace,,buddy,we are talking universals here some things never change not will they ever,,,I wish Amazon would remove the big blurb described it does no good whatsoever,,having said my piece I will retreat and brood,,Movie Review: Waiting for DVD
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one of the best movies I've had a privilege to view. But waiting for the DVD has been forever, where is it? When do we get a chance to see this happening. Thank youMovie Review: Bates gives incredible performance!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a 1991 film, but don't miss it! It's a rather long tale, but you won't be bored a single minute. Bates gives a stellar performance as the wife of a missionary sent to convert the 'jungle natives'. When the mission goes very wrong, she goes mad. Berenger plays a native american who flies them in on a plane, and after he sees the bravery of a jungle native, strives to return to his 'wild heritage' by heading out to join the tribe. It's a great tale of how horribly wrong things can go when the white world tries to force their ways upon a primitive culture. It's a very deep, passionate, historic movie that warrants being watched at least twice. All the actors seem to 'feel' the importance of its message and give their roles one-hundred percent. Bravo!
Chrissy K. McVay - Author
Movie Review: A journey worth taking.
Summary: 3 Stars
I originally saw this film when it was first released and it stuck with me. I recently saw it for the second time and it was better. The film is so sad but riveting when misguided missionaries head into the Amazon jungle to Christianize the native tribes. This story has been played out around the world for centuries and it's probably still going on with fundamentalist religious fanatics who feel the need to change others by destroying their cultures. In some ways, it's a fantasy theme of opportunities and possibilities being demonized by the personalities who created them. Christianity is a great message but it's terribly abused by the few who create such hate and leave such damage in it's name.
This is a fine film that takes you on a journey into the jungles of South America. It's so realistic that you feel you are there with them. A journey worth taking.
A fine cast actors: Tom Berenger, Aidan Quinn, John Lythgow, Kathy Bates and Daryl Hannah supported by a group of Amazonian tribes. Of course the great scenery of Amazonia itself is a major and a magnificent character.