A Home at the End of the World
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Actor: Andrew Chalmers, Harris Allan, Jeff J.J. Authors, Joshua Close, Wendy CrewsonBrand: Warner Brothers
Primary Contributor: Colin Farrell
Primary Contributor: Roberts, Dallas
Primary Contributor: Spacek, Sissy
Primary Contributor: Wright Penn, Robin
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.40:1
Running Time: 97 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-11-02
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Reviews of A Home at the End of the World
DVD Review: a poignant search for home--and the true meaning of family
Summary: 5 Stars
A Home At The End Of The World caught my attention and never let it go until the end. This film packs an emotional wallop and there's some mighty fine acting by a talented cast. The script doesn't lack much, either; and the casting was very well done. The cinematography shines especially bright in the upstate New York scenes and the choreography is very impressive. I especially like the character development that takes place over time.
When the action starts we meet nine year old Bobby Morrow (Andrew Chalmers) who clearly has a warm relationship with his older brother Carlton (Ryan Donowho). Unfortunately, Carlton is killed suddenly in a very tragic accident and thus begins the long chain of events that leave Bobby Morrow without parents or any siblings in this world. By the time Bobby is a teenager, he is essentially adopted by the family of his friend Jonathan Glover (Harris Allan). Jonathan has his eyes on Bobby; and Bobby seems to enjoy spending romantic time with Jonathan as well. Look also for a brilliant performance by Sissy Spacek as Jonathan's mother Alice.
After a few years, Jonathan heads to New York by himself. When Bobby (now played by Collin Farrell) turns twenty-four, he also moves to New York after Jonathan's father tells Bobby to spread his wings and fly. Twenty-four year old Jonathan (now played by Dallas Roberts) welcomes Bobby--and so does Jonathan's roommate and platonic girlfriend Clare (Robin Wright Penn).
It isn't long, however, before we see complications. Although Jonathan truly still loves Bobby deep down; Bobby falls in love with Clare and Clare feels the same way about Bobby. At this point the movie delves into the dynamics of a three way relationship with love at varying levels as a year or two more pass by. In addition, Jonathan isn't exactly "saving himself" for Bobby; he often spends time alone with other men he's just met.
When Clare is pregnant with Bobby's child, the threesome decides to buy a house in Woodstock, New York (they figure it won't be too much unlike Greenwich Village where they have been living) and soon Rebecca is born. All through this time we see more developments in Jonathan's family; and that adds to the richness of the picture.
Of course, from here the plot can go just about anywhere. What happens after they move to Woodstock? How will Clare, who loves the city a great deal, adjust to Woodstock in the countryside? What about Bobby and Jonathan--how does their relationship play out? And what happens after they open a small restaurant--will it be a success? Watch and find out!
The DVD has a bonus about the film featuring comments by director Michael Mayer and the principle actors in the cast. There's the theatrical trailer as well.
A Home At The End Of The World dares to explore subject matter that isn't exactly mainstream; but I admire their bravery and they pull this off in very good taste. This is also a sophisticated, honest look at the fluidity of human romantic preferences that can take place in life. It also showcases the story of three people searching for their own homes and families outside of the family into which they were born. I highly recommend this motion picture.
DVD Review: Truely good
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie was really good with good performance by the Actors. Who would have thought Colin Farrell was ever involved in something as thought provoking as this subject matter. Well done.DVD Review: I really wanted to like this movie
Summary: 1 Stars
I really wanted to like this movie. I had read the book,and the book was amazing!! The movie changed a lot of the main story line, and it became a mish-mash of ridiculous scenes. If you did not read the book, you might enjoy this, for those of us who did, stay away from this film.
DVD Review: Growing Dead
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a DVD about an individual who learns from a very young age about life. He learns about sex and drugs from his older brother. Who also takes to the back yard where a grave yard is conveniently placed. His brother teaches him about death as he runs through a glass window.
It tells of his mothers deat but does not show it. His sexual awakening is with an adolescent boy his age. Later on he has a wife and a baby. He is a good father. Though he still has feelings for his male lover. When his wife puts 2+2 togeather she goes off to Deleware to be with her mother.
Paul D. Eccles
DVD Review: Simply satisfactory.
Summary: 3 Stars
While Michael Cunningham's book was phenomenal - each character working their way into your heart with their own narration - the film version is only satisfactory. The similarities, even in dialogue, are resounding (I find myself smile and nod at the moments I remember clearly), but the speed of the film is unsettling, and the deviations from the original story are disappointing. I commend the filmmakers for taking on the story of an extremely nontraditional family (major kudos - it's great!), but tell it the way it was written and to a better degree - not in fast-moving short scene selections that leave much to be desired.
Description of A Home at the End of the World
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hours comes a story that chronicles a dozen years in the lives of two best friends. The film charts a journey of trials, triumphs, loves and losses. Now the question is: can they navigate the unusual triangle they've created and hold their friendship together?DVD Features:
Featurette:The Journey Home: behind-the-scenes featurette
Theatrical Trailer
Colin Farrell takes a break from action flicks (S.W.A.T., Alexander) to make A Home at the End of the World, an intimate film based on a novel by Michael Cunningham (author of The Hours). As a boy, Bobby (played as an adult by Farrell) loses both parents and his beloved older brother, ending up more-or-less adopted by the family of his best friend, Jonathan (played as an adult by Dallas Roberts). Jonathan's feelings for Bobby go beyond friendship; Bobby is open to the possibilities. Bobby follows Jonathan to New York and falls into a relationship with Clare (Robin Wright Penn, The Princess Bride). The three form an alternative family, move out to the country, and discover that even alternative families have their dysfunctions. Bobby is so innocent and open he sometimes seems like a pansexual Forrest Gump, but Roberts, Wright Penn, and Sissy Spacek give rich performances. --Bret Fetzer
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