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Fly Away Home (Special Edition)
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Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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Directed By: Carroll Ballard
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Theatrical Release: September 13, 1996
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delany, Terry Kinney, Holter Graham
A family of orphaned geese who lost their way. A 14 year old kid who will lead them home. To achieve the incredible you have to attempt the impossible. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 12/21/2004 Starring: Jeff Daniels Dana Delany Run time: 108 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Carroll Ballard
User Submitted Fly Away Home (Special Edition) Reviews
November 2, 2008
Gorgeous, simple family film has so many perfect elements it's hard to accept it's a true story
Just like it's hard to remember that "Rudy" is based on a true story - what with the climactic scene being the sight of the ultimate long-shot being carried off the Notre Dame football field to resounding cheers, it's almost impossible to believe that "Fly Away Home" is based on a true story.
But it is.
The always-reliable Jeff Daniels plays Tom Alden, a Canadian inventor/tinkerer. His ex-wife is killed in car crash, but his precocious daughter Amy (Anna Paquin, also excellent) survives. Tom takes her in, and soon Amy becomes attached to a gaggle of orphaned Canadian Geese. They adopt her as her mother, and soon she can't walk anywhere without an adorable caravan of stumbling, bumbling goslings. Penguins may be the most adored birds, but these geese give them a run for their money.
Steadfastly refusing to clip their wings, the Aldens confront the fact that these are migratory birds. What to do, when Amy can't teach them to fly? The answer is simple - build two ultralights and guide them to a bucolic-yet-threatened bird sanctuary in North Carolina.
This is quite simply a wonderful family film where the heroes are straightforward, good-hearted people and the villains, if there are any, aren't all that bad either. Adapted from Bill Lishman's autobiography, the movie strikes true note after true note.
This shouldn't be a surprise - the director is Carroll Ballard, who directed the delightful "Black Stallion" and "Never Cry Wolf." Chief cameraman Caleb Deschanel creates a magical visual storyboard, replete with the most wonderful shots of flying birds this side of "Winged Migration."
Put "Fly Away Home" in the pantheon of Great Family Films - it will always have a home there.
August 25, 2008
Fly Away Home
Not only "Family Friendly" but a great classic to have in your collection.
Adults and children can enjoy this movie! A full five stars, indeed.
ASIN:B00005LK94 Fly Away Home (Special Edition)]]
June 18, 2008
Very Happy
Wow. I"m still trying to figure out how I received this purchase so fast, less than a week!! The movie was received in excellent condition and it plays great.
June 3, 2008
FAMILY FILM
MY HUSBAND AND I WATCHED THIS MOVIE AND IT HELD BOTH OF OUR INTEREST. IT WAS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN SOME
LEFT US WITH A GOOD FEELING .
May 11, 2008
Two Thumbs Up, Way Up!
We agreed with Siskel and Ebert: Two Thumbs Up ... Way Up! Sorry it took us so long to watch this truly inspirational family movie. This proves that there are stories out there that are suitable for viewing by the whole family and are not sappy! Loved every minute of this film.
April 23, 2008
funny parts
These are the funny parts of Fly Away Home. When Thomas (wearing his underwear) screams at the bulldozer wrecking trees, you'll scream too-with laughter! I wonder why the fish-spout in the shower spouted soap? Well, I don't know-but it sure was funny! I hope Thomas's insurance could fix the fence the airplane made a hole in! Amy has a bad day at school and she comments it was "very awful thank you" and you'll have a "very awful thank you" case of the snorts! In short, it's a pretty good movie for the whole family!
January 20, 2008
Fly Away Home
This is one of my grandson's favorite movies. He loves the geese but I think he gets the biggest kick out of a young girl getting to fly an ultralight by herself over such a distance. I love the music and always wipe a tear at the end.
January 18, 2008
fly away ...: A must see
I loved this movie so much I bought copies and sent them to youth shelters and to neighbor kids. It is especially good for teaching girls' empowerment but all ages and genders enjoy this movie.
January 11, 2008
One of the best coming of age family movies ever
I have watched this movie many times since it came out. It is one of those movies that just makes you feel really good about life.
November 25, 2007
Fly away Home
This is a great, touching family movie. To be enjoyed with the whole family.
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