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| Places in the Heart | 
 enlarge | Director: Robert Benton
Actors: Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, John Malkovich
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 4827
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Georgian (Subtitled), Chinese (Subtitled), Thai (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 112
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: COLD06976D
ISBN: 0767872983
UPC: 043396069763
EAN: 9780767872980
ASIN: B00005NRN8
Theatrical Release Date: September 21, 1984
Release Date: October 9, 2001
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DVD! AT LAST!!! April 12, 2003
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've been waiting for this film on DVD for years! Thank goodness, It's here and won't disappoint. Clean crisp and sharp with great sound quality! As a film it is a true piece of ART with some of the best performances ever assembled! I lived in Waxahachie where much of the film was shot and was in the "Heart" house as it is called. Believe me, the cinematography in this film is worth the price of the DVD! Texas never looked better! This film would make a terrific companion piece to "The Trip to Bountiful" which was also filmed around the Waxahachie, Texas area. "Places" on DVD! It's about time! Now how about "Bountiful" on DVD?
 A SUBTLE, SUBLIME TREASURE OF A MOVIE! March 12, 2003
Sally Fields, Danny Glover, John Malkovich and Ed Harris star in "Places In The Heart" as poignant family saga set during the Great Depression. When Emma Spalding's (Fields) husband is accidentally killed she learns that her financial situation is precariously perched on the acquisition of several acres of farm land and its cultivation for a cotton crop. To aid in her money problems, Mrs. Spalding takes in a blind man, Mr. Will (Malkovich) and hires a hobo, Moses (Glover). There are scenes that you will never forget and a real tear jerker of an ending.Sally Fields won her second Best Actress Oscar for this role.
Columbia Tristar has given us the film in a rather mediocre transfer. Colors are faded. Contrast can, at times be low. There is some minor pixelization and edge enhancement that intrudes. Chips, scratches, dirt and film grain are all quite visible. The sound is 2.0 surround and rather disappointing, suffering from a weak characteristic throughout. There are no extras to speak of. BOTTOM LINE: Say yes to the film because it is great entertainment, and try to overlook the rather lack luster transfer, if you can.
Aside: I suppose I should begin each review by stating that my marks (stars)that I give in rating the films are indicative of picture and sound quality and have nothing to do with my overall like or dislike of a movie based on its plot. This is why some universally acclaimed movies, from time to time, may get a less than stellar rating. Everything is based on the digital quality of the disc - how it looks and sounds. Mine is not a Roger Ebert film review.
Yes, I really like her... February 3, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Sally only got 2 Oscar noms, and won both. This seems to be the stock of lots of jokes. Fact is, with great writing, Ms. Field will knock your socks off, as she does here. I won't bother to rehash the plot, cuz you already know it, and it's phenomenal. Aside from the absolute attention to period detail, the acting is, without exception, superb. A previous reviewer noted that the cinematography of Nestor Almendros was sorely missing an Oscar nomination, and this is most correct. There were three films in 1984 about "saving the farm" ("Country", "The River" and this); though "Country" was released earlier and got better reviews, this one came along and blew 'em all out of the water. This was Benton's autobiographical account of life during hard times, and it couldn't be more lovingly presented. Then, again, there's the acting: Lindsay Crouse, Danny Glover, John Malkovich, Terry O'Quinn, Amy Irving, Ed Harris, and two absolutely wonderful kid-actors, Yankton Hatton & Gennie James. Howard Shore composed a score, not that original, with great help from the music icons of the period. It was very effective. The bottom line is that this is a very fine film, and mostly carried by the unwavering and confident performance of Sally Field. I like her. I really do.
And he walks with me and he talks to me. August 16, 2002
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The entire cast of this movie deserves every award for the most uplifing, spiritual film i have ever seen. Even though this takes place in the 1930's i feel very humble and fortunate that i have a wonderful life and only wish my spiritual soul could find the love for faith as much as you'll see in the last scene of this movie. (and i am a spirtual person) I turn to complete tears in those last few minutes when everyone is singing "The Old Rugged Cross" which has always been my favorite hymm.The DVD gives you both formats, either wide screen or full screen. At the end of the movie with the organ and people singing your sub-woofer will kick in with the real low notes of the sound to give you a sort-of surround but still a very rich sound. I'm not sure why this isn't in 5.1 because it originally was filmed in Dolby stereo in the early stages when Dolby was first being introduced.Never-the-less this is a wonderful wonderful film with the best actors that Hollywood has. Sally Fields is a gem in everything she's in anyway. A superb actress. You will not be disappointed.
Places in the Heart has a place in my heart. June 20, 2002
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This truly Sally Field at her best. She is awesome in this role. John Malkovich does a wonderful job playing the part of the blind tennant. Danny Glover......what can you say about him other than AWESOME!!!! Rent or buy this movie today.
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