Holy smokes, what movie are you people watching, because it sure isn't this one. Maybe if I'd seen it when I was ten I would have been taken with it - that's what seems to happen. Someone sees something when they're young and because they liked it or it touched something, the film becomes a "timeless classic." It's never been a timeless classic and it never will be. It's too long, it episodic in the worst way, and it gives lethargy a whole new name. It was a critical and box-office failure but NOW - now it's a "timeless classic." Not for this kid.
That said, there are some nice performances, a lovely score by Mr. Waxman, and it's well photographed. The DVD presentation is top notch.
That said, there are some nice performances, a lovely score by Mr. Waxman, and it's well photographed. The DVD presentation is top notch.