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The Family Man [DVD] [2000]
enlarge	Director: Brett Ratner Actors: Nicolas Cage, Téa Leoni, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Piven, Saul Rubinek Studio: Entertainment in Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£19.99~~ Buy New: £4.88 as of 23/11/2009 00:44 GMT details You Save: £15.11 (76%) New (8) Used (8) from £1.99 Seller: Amazon.co.uk Rating: 22 reviews Sales Rank: 4233 Format: PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Original Language), Italian (Original Language), English (Subtitled) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 125 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5017239190667 ASIN: B000057X1R Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 2000 Release Date: July 2, 2001 Availability: Usually dispatched within 4 to 6 weeks


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage) is a quintessential Wall Street shark, scoring killer deals by day and shallow escort sex by night in IThe Family Man/I. Carp all you want about this derivative premise, with its marginal stereotypes and biased embrace of domestic bliss and dirty nappies. The simple fact is, IThe Family Man/I works like a charm. Under the assured direction of Brett Ratner (IRush Hour/I), this holiday crowd-pleaser offers comedy and chemistry in equal measure, making the hilarity of Jack's predicament a smooth catalyst for that rarest of film romances: the marital love story. Leoni is Cage's perfect match as Jack's idealised but imperfect wife and the films's appeal largely derives from its awareness that any life has its pleasures and pains. While it only flirts with the dark desperation that makes IIt's a Wonderful Life/I a classic predecessor, IThe Family Man/I is an irresistible what-if fantasy and even its debatable ending rides on a wave of genuine warmth and sentiment. --IJeff Shannon, Amazon.com/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 22 1 2 3 4 5 Next » A magical love story for everyone January 4, 2002 Mr. Simon G. Beauchamp 17 out of 18 found this review helpful This is a truly wonderful film that contains love, humour, suspense, and even a hint of tragedy and despair. brNic Cage plays an upper class, fast-moving, hard-talking, rich business man whose life is turned on it's head in the most unlikely way. Having lived his life believing he has everything a man could want he is offerred a glimpse into an alternate reality that he is forced to live out. A reality of a family, with a wonderful loving wife, 2 gorgeous children, and friends of the highest order - all the things he's never had. The plot then unravels as Cage slowly adapts to his new life without really wanting to. As the ending nears he realises something that he was neglecting his whole life. brBoth Cage and Leoni put in superb performances that draw you into their cosy life and the tribulations as Cage realises what's happening to him. It even throws in a few laughs too. brInstantly one of my favourites, treat yourself! The Family Man November 20, 2004 D N Pearce (Knutsford, Cheshire United Kingdom) 7 out of 7 found this review helpful A story of what is most important in life.pIt's an old cliche, but money doesn't make you happy and Nicholas Cage is the man with more money than you could imagine. He thinks he is happy in his every day life until he is given a glimpse of what his life could have been like. Cage is left thinking about a choice he made thirteen years earlier to pursue a life in business over a life with the woman he loved.pCage is projected into a parallel life on Christmas day - a life where he chose family over fortune. In a world where careers come first, this film tears down the ideals surrounding modern materialism to show that the commitment most people should make in life is to each other.pCage is brilliant as he first rebells and then welcomes his new life with his all adoring wife and somewhat sceptical daughter and son. What he doesn't expect is to realise that the family man is what he wants to be. What he doesn't want to accept is that this new life will be taken away from him.pThe Family Man will engage every viewer from start to finish in an emotional roller coaster ride that does not fail to pull on the heart strings at every turn. pThis film has massive feel good factor. Every couple should own it. MONEY CAN'T BUY HAPPINESS ! November 22, 2002 anonymous (Wessareonau, Belgique) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful This movie focuses into a somewhat adventurous GLIMPSE of a man who's unaware of the fact that he had not everything he "actually" needed though he was just thinking the opposite.His business deals necessitate more work on his work in order to make more money even in Xmas time.But it is obvious that he!s content with that."MATERIALISM" vs. "IDEALISM" pretty neck and neck.Which one would you choose?Well, the latter seems to be genial and heart-warming.But the first is about wealth and fortune and granted to stroke your senses in some other way.br For our man Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage)it's a long time ambivalence before he chooses the option which he considers right and palatable.br Also, Kate (Téa Leoni) was remarkable.She was the person who gave its soul to this production and indeed preceding Cage in many parts.br I watched this film for the first time in Christmas eve and it really made me feel good. Great November 22, 2003 Dan L (Macclesfield) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful I have always liked watching Nicholas Cage, he always seemed to have a great presence. This film is again another great film in Cage's career.brSimply story about what ifs.. Told great. Tea Leoni wow she is attractive and great as the wife. The little girl is great. Usually children in films don't always work she does very well.brYes it is light hearted but done so beautifully. brI have watched this film alot of times! Not dark in any way is a shame but the fact that in the end all that really matters is the family is happy together. brA very nice 90 odd minutes film. Plus a like the fact that the little girl thinks he is an alien of his dad but she helps him along the way! Brilliant. What more could i say. Spiritual Film January 14, 2005 Mrs. L. Rees (Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan United Kingdom) 8 out of 9 found this review helpful What I loved about this film was its spiritual quality. So often in life we have the chance to take various paths and they lead us to where we are now. In other words, we are the product of our own choices. That's what I got out of this film. The 'What if?' thing.pAbsolutely adored it.pNicolas Cage was superb in this role. Showing reviews 1-5 of 22 1 2 3 4 5 Next »

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