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The Joy Luck Club [DVD] [1994]
enlarge	Director: Wayne Wang Actors: Tamlyn Tomita, Rosalind Chao, Kieu Chinh, Tsai Chin, France Nuyen Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm Category: DVD List Price: ~~£14.99~~ Buy New: £2.55 as of 21/3/2010 06:59 GMT details You Save: £12.44 (83%) New (14) Used (3) from £2.18 Seller: btr-dvds Rating: 13 reviews Sales Rank: 9533 Format: PAL Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), Finnish (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 133 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5017188811378 ASIN: B0001MIQMG Theatrical Release Date: 1993 Release Date: May 10, 2004 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 13 1 2 3 Next » Stunning: moving, funny and tragic. A classic May 20, 2001 16 out of 17 found this review helpful Apart from the story-telling where four Chinese-American mothers recount their tragic lives in China, this story focuses on the relationships between mothers and daughters. It is a film that recounts the harsh coinditions under which Chinese women were (are??) born and the struggles of four women who fled their demons to move to America in the hope of giving their children everyhting they were denied. It is at once poignant, humorous, sad, and above all relevant, balancing the obviously heart-rending plot with the need to avoid descending into melodrama. Having viewed it 8 years after its release, and having read the book, it left me deeply moved, with the feeling that the film had more than done justice to the original storye. This is a rare movie that entertains from start to finish, and brilliantly covers the full spectrum of human emotions. Joy Luck Club June 13, 2003 18 out of 20 found this review helpful A beautifully crafted story. I first saw it about 10 years ago and when I saw it again this year (2003) I loved it just as much. The characters are all very different each with their own charms and failings. This film manges to display the fragility of human nature. It is a realisation that we all have the same basic need - to be loved and accepted for what we are. It shows emotion without being too sentimental. The background music is great - wish I could buy a CD of it. Don't miss this film. Unforgettable! A look at the film, from the view of a JLC book fan! April 10, 2002 Miriam Starling (London) 14 out of 16 found this review helpful The Joy Luck Club was a movie I ordered after loving the book for a time. I sat down to watch it in great anticipation, and sure, it added, chopped and changed bits from the book, but the film, though never as good as the book, is a gripping, beautiful movie. The characters were exactly like I imagined them (Especially Waverly and Lindo) and I liked how the movie showed the tales in a different way. Like the book, parts of the movie moved me to tears, and I loved each character. See this movie, especially if you are a fan of the book, you will not be dissapointed! Best film I have ever seen December 14, 2000 lindam@sifund.demon.co.uk (Scotland) 7 out of 8 found this review helpful Having had this video from the video store and watched it more times than I can remember I recommend it to any mother and daughter who would like a better understanding of the relation they have. After watching it I looked at the relationship I have with my own mother and can honestly say I understand and appreciate her more than I ever have DEFINATELY WATCH IT A Moving Story! August 25, 2009 Jennifer Lau (N.Ireland) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful I first watched this movie in 1994, and I have to say it is the best film I have ever seen. br /It is beautifully directed, telling the story of different generations of Chinese mothers and daughters. br /I must warn other viewers who have not seen it that it is a VERY moving film, so get your tissue box ready! br /It also offers an interesting insight into the way the Chinese are as a culture and also addresses the theme of family and love relationships.... br /Highly recommended!! Showing reviews 1-5 of 13 1 2 3 Next »

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