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Something The Lord Made [DVD] [2004]
enlarge	Director: Joseph Sargent Actors: Alan Rickman, Mos Def, Mary Stuart Masterson, Charles S. Dutton, Gabrielle Union Studio: Warner Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£17.99~~ Buy New: £3.87 as of 23/11/2009 02:14 GMT details You Save: £14.12 (78%) New (14) from £3.87 Seller: findprice Rating: 8 reviews Sales Rank: 11513 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 110 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 7321900254007 ASIN: B000B7KXOK Theatrical Release Date: 2004 Release Date: January 2, 2006 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 8 1 2 Next » The beginning of a new era. April 13, 2007 Raheel Ahmed 12 out of 12 found this review helpful As described above, this film portrays the lives of two very unique yet similarly minded individuals on their quest for a scientific breakthrough. The film takes you on a journey not only through their accomplishments but also the hardships African American's were facing at the time, showing this perfectly with regards to the hurdles Vivien Thomas faced whilst working with his mentor turned colleague; Alfred Blalock. br / br /Both Alan Rickman and Des Mof played their characters extremely well, the editing was great. I thought the film could have been slightly longer, condensing forty odd years into two hours does mean it's a bit rushed. However, despite that the directors and editors seem to have captured the essence of it all beautifully and it was a pleasure to watch. br / br /I would particularly recommend this to fellow medical students. It's all well and good learning the theory and anatomy behind ventricular septal defects, but it's more fulfilling to take a step back from the textbooks and appreciate the history behind this epic research and treatment undertaken by these two very accomplished individuals. A Truely Heartwarming Film April 23, 2006 M. Ellis 15 out of 16 found this review helpful Just watched this film which was truely heartwarming, emotive and amazing. br / br /I was born with a heart defect, so watching this film was even more poingnant. Would I be here had they not done what they did back then? Probably, however i may not be as well as i am now had they not carried out all that amazing work. They were way ahead of their time. Def Rickman are a credit to the acting profession and both carry out their roles impeccebly. Definately a film to watch. A great story of medical history February 5, 2006 20 out of 22 found this review helpful This is a great movie about a medical revolution and the relationship between the two man how made it going. They invented the new field of medicine, the heart surgery. But since the one was a black man (who even never visited a university) they couldn#x27;t share the victory as equals because of the segregation. This tests their collaboration and their friendship.pBoht of the leading actors do a great job, Alan Rickman (who would have doubted...) and Mos Def are realy authentic and expressive all the time. The story is quiet and full of interesting details, a nice piece of work. Not a single minute boredom. pHighly recommend !!! A remarkable film March 10, 2008 A real gone Kid (London, UK) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful This is a wonderful film reflecting the true lives of two very different men who go on to make medical history. Its a great film that reminds us that success is often a test if fortitude and endurance. Perhaps the best aspect of the film revolves around the friendship between the 2 main characters and their individual journeys to success. Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas are remarkable characters of history but its Vivien Thomas who perhaps is the real jewel in the crowm in this story. A must watch. Something the Lord Made March 7, 2006 S J Stewart 3 out of 6 found this review helpful Really great film, about pioneering heart surgery. As a blue baby myself, I know the benefits of this type of operation! Showing reviews 1-5 of 8 1 2 Next »

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