Homecoming, is a family film. Good entertainment for all. Anne Bancroft at her best. Recommend this fil 5 star.
July 13, 2008This is a terrific film. I show it to my middle school students annually before we read the book that follows it. Anne Bancroft gives an amazing performance as the grandmother. I think this film is a classic.
October 5, 2007 |  | Homecoming is a feel good movie |  |
I watched this movie with our whole family, all 3 generations, and we all thought it was quite good and enjoyable, well worth the price. It was well acted and the kid's were adorable. I love movies that tug at your heart.
August 15, 2007 | | big sis becomes little mum | |
Abandoned by their mother, 3 small children have to rely on the fortitude and strength of their older sister (herself but a child). Determined to keep the family together, she avoids the authorities and, virtually penniless, leads her charges in search of an aunt they've never seen. The aunt has died, so they continue in quest of a grandmother whom a repressive marriage and loss of her children have left bitter and alone and who gives them a less than warm welcome. The children need someone who can provide security, the grandmother needs someone who can provide love and companionship, but can fulfilment of this mutual need stand against her intransigence? Resolution comes in an underplayed scene without dialogue which is more telling than any I've seen in a movie in a long time. The film can't be faulted: story, script, direction, casting and acting are topnotch, with great performances by the child actors and Anne Bancroft (what a natural actress she was). PS: Bonnie Bedelia is almost unrecognisable in her role as the children's spinsterish cousin, a tribute to her performance and the work of makeup/costume dept.
June 16, 2007Showtime started with a great book and a well adapted script, and then spared no expense. Anne Bancroft is luminous as the crochety grandmother. I didn't recognize Bonnie Bedelia until I saw her name in the credits, she so completely transforms herself to play the querelous cousin and the kids are great. Beautiful locations and sets, and no less than a score by G Snuffy Walden (thirtysomething, West wing). Well worth purchasing, for adults as well as kids, as a wonderful tale of self destination.
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