The Mighty
by Peter Chelsom
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Actor: Elden Henson, Gena Rowlands, Harry Dean Stanton, Kieran Culkin, Sharon StoneDirector: Peter Chelsom
Brand: Disney
Producer: Bob Weinstein
Producer: Deborah Forte
Producer: Don Carmody
Producer: Harvey Weinstein
Producer: Jane Startz
Writer: Charles Leavitt
Writer: Rodman Philbrick
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: Letterbox, 1.85:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1999-07-13
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Walt Disney Video
DVD Reviews of The Mighty
DVD Review: Freak the Mighty
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very touching and poignant story about how 2 boys that are completely different can become true friends. The general idea of the story is true to the book, but there are some differences. It is a great movie for children to watch with their parents. Due to the profane language and swearing, I would not recommend it for those under 13. I was hoping to share it with my class of 8th graders, but found it not to be suitable for the school setting due to the language and profane reference to a woman's anatomy. Overall it is a great story, but should be viewed with caution.DVD Review: The Mighty
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is part of my English 11 summer school curriculum. My students read an abridged version of the script and then watch the movie. The actors who portray the two boys are excellent matches for their characters. Since VHS deteriorates over time, I wanted to have the DVD version.DVD Review: The Mighty
Summary: 4 Stars
The Mighty is a well made version of the book entitled Freak The Mighty. It follows the book very well but has some differences. The acting was done well and the story is very moving. I reccommend it highly especially for pre-teens and young teen-agers. It shows us that differences don't have to seperate us but can bring us together. This movie is a welcome addtion toour DVD library.DVD Review: There is Always a Way
Summary: 5 Stars
Based on "Freak the Mighty", "The Mighty" is a wonderful portrayal of the novel. It is an inspiration to anyone who has obstacles to overcome and is willing to dare to be different. For children of all ages, but especially good for preteens and young teens.DVD Review: Wonderful Message Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
The Mighty, the video version of Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick, sends a wonderful message to all who see it. Of course, my recommendation is to view the movie after reading the book on which it is based. I showed this movie to my special education class for severely emotionally disturbed students after we read the book. My students laughed and cried and cheered at times. The friendship between two outcast children seemed to heal the spirits of both. The memories of that friendship will sustain the Mighty--for the rest of his life. Freak enjoyed the last months of his shortened life going on quests and medieval fantasies with his buddy--the big guy. Neither played to the other's weaknesses and both played to the other's strengths. What a wonderful movie for everyone to see. My only criticism is that the Hollywood people--trying to be so politically correct I am sure---altered the name. They should have left Freak The Mighty as it was.
Description of The Mighty
Award-winning actresses Sharon Stone (SPHERE, CASINO) and Gillian Anderson (THE X-FILES) star in this uplifting motion picture that's received overwhelming critical acclaim! With his loving and supportive mother (Stone), 13-year-old Kevin (Kieran Culkin) moves in next door to another teen, Max. Though both have problems that label them as outcasts, Kevin and Max discover that by proudly combining their strengths and uniting as one, they can overcome their individual limitations and triumph over any adversity! As the two set out on a series of courageous adventures, they find the mightiest treasure of all: friendship! With Gena Rowlands (PLAYING BY HEART) and a stellar supporting cast, THE MIGHTY is truly exceptional entertainment that will lift your spirits and touch your heart!Caught between the purest of intentions and unimaginative shortcuts to sentimentality, The Mighty is nevertheless rewarding enough to make it worth seeing. Kieran Culkin stars as Kevin, a terminally ill but spirited young boy who befriends a healthy but illiterate social outcast, Maxwell (Elden Henson). They realize that together they are a stronger, braver force than they are as individuals, and the various opportunities they have to confront persecutors and memories of their bad fathers are handled very effectively by director Peter Chelsom (a very original filmmaker who made the terrific Funny Bones). The curious adult casting includes Sharon Stone (a natural scene-stealer even when she doesn't intend it) as Kevin's saintly mother, and Gillian Anderson in a quite-unbelievable supporting role. Chelsom's lapses in judgment are not terribly significant (imaginary appearances by Camelot-era knights on horseback are the most annoying), though one could argue that a plot to kidnap one of the boys is a cheesy way to underscore the kids' redemptive loyalty to one another. Still, all in all, you can laugh and cry at this tale of rare friendship, and admire the sensitive performances by Chelsom's younger players. --Tom Keogh
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