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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786304773529 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC ISBN: 6304773528 Label: Hallmark Languages: Manufacturer: Hallmark Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Hallmark Release Date: July 14, 1998 Running Time: 91 minutes Studio: Hallmark Theatrical Release Date: June 22, 1997 Average Rating:
 Rating: - The Best Call of the Wild MovieIn contrast to many Hollywood movies which rely on special effects, this version of The Call of the Wild, is a low budget movie made by a Canadian television group, but it is the best adaptation, and there is tremendous depth. In this movie, the environment in the North, the psychology, and the literary style of Jack London, are brought to life in a very authentic manner. More than 50 % of the original book is narrated verbatim by Richard Dreyfuss, but this neither slows down the movie nor subtracts ... Read More Rating: - Most excellent adaptationGold was found in Alaska, the rush to obtain it required a strong constitution and many dogs to do the work that horses usually did in the states. The environment bred harsh attitudes. Also in the testing of ones mettle one finds their true potential. Buck (larger than most dogs) goes through many lives, trials, and tribulations finally realizing his potential. On the way he learns many concepts from surprise, to deceit, and cunning; he also learns loyalty, devotion, and love. As he is growing ... Read More Rating: - Wonderful Movie and great dogThe reason that I purchased this movie was the fact that the dog in the movie was a Leonberger. I personally own this breed and was interested to see how they made it in the movie. It was wonderful to see the basic characteristics of the breed were NOT lost by the actions in the film. They are truly magnificent animals and this movie is a testament to them and the wonderful story that they portrayed. Rating: - Beautifully Rendered Film Version of London's Classic Tale!I must admit I am a Rutger Hauer fan, and have been ever since "Ladyhawke" was released in 1985. And as an English teacher, I am always looking for new videos to augment my literature units. This superb version of Jack London's tale of unconditional love, survival of the fittest and London's belief that all living creatures including man are capable of reverting to their wild beginnings has been the perfect visual companion to my teaching the novel "Call of the Wild" for the past two years - and ... Read More Rating: - Beautifully Rendered Film of London's Classic Tale!I must admit that I am a Rutger Hauer fan, and have been ever since "Ladyhawke" was made in 1985. Additionally as an English teacher, I am always looking for new videos to augment my literature units. This excellent version of Jack London's tale of unconditional love, survival of the fittest, and London's belief that all living creatures including man are capable of returning to their wild beginnings has been the perfect visual companion to my teaching the novel "Call of the Wild" for the past ... Read More |
