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| The War [HD DVD] | ![The War [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RjvqkXLFL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Jon Avnet
Actors: Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, Mare Winningham, Lexi Randall, Latoya Chisholm
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
Buy New: $9.80
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Avg. Customer Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 32378
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: HD DVD
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 126
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 61032929
UPC: 025193292926
EAN: 0025193292926
ASIN: B000Q66QB0
Theatrical Release Date: November 4, 1994
Release Date: July 10, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: ******BRAND NEW****** THE SOURCE FOR RARE MEDIA, THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS SATISFIED, AND OVER 250 000 ITEMS IN STOCK, BUY FROM A TRUSTED SOURCE, ESTABLISHED SINCE 1998 - INETVIDEO ~~~
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Kevin Costner is the big name here, but the film belongs squarely to Elijah Wood, who plays his son. The film deals with the children of a Vietnam veteran in 1970 Mississippi; as their dad (Costner) tries to cope with posttraumatic stress disorder after serving in the war, the kids build a mammoth tree house in the woods--then must defend it against the local white-trash bullies. The film includes a particularly harrowing contest involving a swim across the reservoir of a decrepit water tower; still, director Jon Avnet can't avoid a certain "can't we all just get along" didactic message. That doesn't put a damper on the youthfully natural quality of the child actors, and Costner is actually quite winning as a sensitive, troubled soul. --Marshall Fine
Product Description
In the summer of 1970 Stephen (Kevin Costner) returns to his family in Mississippi after a stint in the Vietnam War his emotional and psychological scars leave him depressed and alienated while struggling to overcome the nightmare of post traumatic stress disorder. His wife Lois (Mare Winningham) becomes the one forced to struggle to keep food on the table working grueling double shifts as a waitress and forced to rely on welfare. And his children Stu (Elijah Wood) and Lidia (Lexi Randall) have it no easier: they're caught in a battle with a group of neighborhood bullies over a tree house that they built out of junk to be a safe haven for their friends while trying to escape the pressures of school and life in a small Southern town. Ironically these small-town hostilities are what finally help Stephen come to terms with the larger war he fought in Vietnam. And as he tries to communicate his personal philosophy about violence to his son Stu the two create a bond stronger than any they have ever had before. By summer's end both Stu and Lidia gain a new respect for their father's beliefs of peace and understanding as they discover the startling insights into themselves and the world around them.System Requirements:Running Time: 126 Mins.Format: DVD HD Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: PG-13 UPC: 025193292926 Manufacturer No: 61032929
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| Customer Reviews: Read 51 more reviews...
 Overlooked by critics. July 8, 2008
The War starring Kevin Costner and Elijah Wood is a sweet, complicated, and gentle story of a father returning home from war and his sensitive son who is about to come of age. Costner and Wood bring depth and heart to their characters, I was never a big fan of Costner but he absolutely brilliant in this little and ignored film. I highly recommend this tender-hearted film, enjoy!
reminds me of TX as a kid May 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The culture of the film reminded me of being a kid in Texas when it was still wild, like this movie. Kind of scary- I knew kids like those at the junkyard.
 What a great movie of real life. April 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is such a wonderful family story & entertaining in the process. Boy does this bring back memories.
Excellent January 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Movie Was Great! Shipped in excellent condition! I will be ordering again! Thanks Amazon!
VERY GOOD LITTLE KNOWN FILM! January 6, 2008
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I had never heard of this film before the New Year. Considering it was released well over a decade ago, I was surprised how good it was. The story is about a struggling poor family told by their little girl's point of view. The cast shine in this engrossing well made tale, which can be summed up by one line Kevin Costner's character says to his young son. "It only takes a second to do something you'll regret for the rest of your life"!....How true! The film has several small stories going on throughout and while they are interesting and well acted, they never seemed to go any deeper than the skin. I did enjoy this film a lot and I'm sure I will watch it again but, it just didn't quite go for the jugular, like I had hoped. As far as content goes......I have read some reviews stating that this film is not suitable for kids. I think PG says it all and I think kids could learn a lot from this picture if, watched with a caring adult who would talk through some issues in this movie. This is a movie, well worth seeing!
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