Nightjohn
by Bill Cobbs
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Actor: Beau Bridges, Lorraine ToussaintDirector: Bill Cobbs
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 96 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-06-07
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
DVD Reviews of Nightjohn
DVD Review: Too Bad I Read The Book First
Summary: 3 Stars
If I had seen it before reading the book I might have been able to appreciate it for the movie that it is. However, it takes such liberties with the story it is based on that my students said if it weren't for the title it would be unrecognizable as the same story. Both they and I were very disappointed. The book is fabulous, why couldn't they just have let it be? DVD Review: A different story
Summary: 4 Stars
Rather different from the book, missing several key points that are utterly replaced by others... But a good movie with a good point and still useful for Compare/Contrast assignments for my students.DVD Review: impressive
Summary: 5 Stars
I was impressed and pleased with the speed of delivery and the quality of the product. DVD Review: Not your typical slave plantation plot
Summary: 4 Stars
This was pretty original, considering how Night John looked out for fellow slaves, teaching them to read and so forth. Most runaway slaves don't return to look out for others. He considered being able to read a valuable jewel and wanted to share it. However, I give it 4 stars because it could have been a tad bit more suspenseful.
The little girl was adorable and brave. I respected her strength. No foul language, illicit sex scenes. Good entertainment/education for the kids.
Yes, I would recommend it, especially as a middle school movie day reommendation. If places other than Virginia allow children to recommend movies for history class.
Good job!
DVD Review: Beautiful!
Summary: 4 Stars
I showed this moving to my middle school students and they were very captivated by the story. Although the movie doesn't exactly follow the book, it is a strong story that conveys the harsh cruelty of the slavery era without excessive violence. It is intense in parts and I recommend adult supervision and discussion.
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