FemaleFirst.co.uk: DVD: Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane [DVD] [1976]

Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane [DVD] [1976]
enlarge	Director: Nicolas Gessner Actors: Martin Sheen, Jodie Foster Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£15.99~~ Buy New: £5.23 as of 25/11/2009 16:11 GMT details You Save: £10.76 (67%) New (11) from £5.23 Seller: cavalcade-of-dvds Rating: 3 reviews Sales Rank: 15556 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 89 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5055201804594 ASIN: B001D07QGW Theatrical Release Date: 1976 Release Date: October 20, 2008 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


Similar Items: Foxes [DVD] [1980] The Dangerous Lives Of Altar Boys [DVD] [2002] Five Corners [1987] [DVD] Nell [DVD] [1995] Star 80 [DVD] [1983] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]


Customer Reviews: Forgotten classic January 18, 2009 N. Marsden 5 out of 5 found this review helpful I first saw this film on television about 17 years ago. I don't think it's been shown again that often, certainly not in the last few years anyway. I remember when I saw it all those years ago thinking it was a great film and wondering why it wasn't better known. However ,sometimes when you look back at the things you enjoyed as a teenager they don't work as well when you are older and, not wiser but certainly more jaded. I was delighted to see that this was available on region 2 DVD as previously it was only available as a region 1 release. But would it stand up to the memories I had of it? br / br /Thankfully yes. It really is wonderful. Great acting, fantastic locations (it takes place in the autumn and early winter), a literate script and good music (it relies heavily on Chopin as well as an original soundtrack which actually reminds me of Herbie Hancock's Death Wish soundtrack!). Jodie Foster plays a 13 year old girl who lives by herself after her father commits suicide because he has a terminal illness. However he has planned ahead for her and the house is rented for 3 years (paid in advance) and travellers cheques have been left for her to cash. However several residents of the local village become suspicious, not least being Martin Sheen's character, a local phaedophile who is protected by his mother who holds a position of influence on the town committee. br / br /What the film essentially is is a survival story. Of course the unique selling point is that Foster is a child (all be it a highly intelligent and independent one) and it is through her that we have the familiar narrative of the individual versus social norms, freedom versus expectation. It is also a kind of mystery story cum psychologica thriller, though such labels do not do it justice. br / br /In conclusion, a classic of the 70's that really does deserve to be rediscovered. A good film by Jodie Foster as a young girl June 28, 2009 J. Davis (UK) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful Jodie Foster plays this part superbly, She is young, seemingly innocent but has a nasty twist in her tail. Well recommended for the man that loves to think he would do well in this situation. Just don't try it with this girl!! An overlooked gem April 30, 2009 Grant Fitzgerald (Edinburgh, UK) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful This overlooked gem of a psychological thriller features an excellent performance from a 14-year old Jodie Foster and a fantastically creepy turn from Martin Sheen as a paedophile. The scenes they share together are superbly acted and really crank up the tension and discomfort (the hamster torturing scene is particularly unpleasant). This film is a bit of a slow burner with very little in the way of action or gore, but the tense atmosphere really drew me in as more and more was revealed about what was going on in the house and what had gone on in the past.

CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON EU S.à.r.l. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.