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Walking Across Egypt [2000]
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Synopsis
Wesley is a juvenile delinquent who is in and out of trouble. Mattie is a lonely widow with spoilt grown-up children. He finds the other a soft touch and she wants to give him another chance...
Wonderful heart-warming story. Inspiring & Moving.
Review date: 2004-07-02 Rating: 10 out of 10
-SYNOPSIS- From DVD back-cover.
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY - CLYDE EDGERTON - "WALKING ACROSS EGYPT", Jonathan Taylor Thomas is Wesley, a juvenile delinquent who's been in and out of trouble his whole life. He's currently back in trouble and in detention, for grand theft auto. He's got to get out anyway he can. Mattie Rigsbee is at the other end of life. She's a lonely widow burying herself in her local church and spoiled grown children. When their paths first cross, Mattie sees some good in the boy and decides its time to practice what she preaches. She opens her home and her heart to a kid in need.
He sees an easy mark, she sees a boy who deserves a second chance. With the law and the harsh reality of life closing back in on Wesley, will his though choices lead to a dead end or to a new life?
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Feel good movie, good for JTT fans
Review date: 2003-10-23 Rating: 6 out of 10
Picked this up in Blockbuster one afternoon, startled to discover Mark Hamill (yeppers, Luke Skywalker folks!) in a lead role, and sat back for an enjoyable afternoon of warm fuzziness. I won't detail the plotline, but i will say that though the film is good, as is so often the case, the book is better. The ending in the film, while dramatic in the 'ride off into the sunset' kinda way, has nothing on the emotion-driven ending the book provides. I urge any fan of the film to find and read the book, as characters like the old lady's children, are explained and more fully fleshed out and as a whole the plot makes a great deal more sense.
Don't miss this JTT Classic!
Review date: 2002-09-27 Rating: 10 out of 10
Walking Across Egypt is a largely unknown movie starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas (formerly Randy in Home Improvement). I discovered it by accident through surfing e-shops and thought I'd buy it just to see what it was like - and I'm glad I did!
JTT delivers a breathtaking performance as a homeless delinquent who finds a home and a friend in the most unlikeliest of places. Ellen Burstyn is equally as good as his saviour.
Buy this movie and sit back to enjoy a truly great feel-good film.
Superb movie -- Very enjoyable to watch
Review date: 2002-02-14 Rating: 8 out of 10
Great acting by Ellen Burstyn. Jonathan Taylor Thomas turns in a good performance as well. The storyline is rehashed and predictable, but these two work so spendidly together, it just doesn't seem to matter. This movie is definitely worth your while, especially if you're a fan of either of the two leads. (this refers to the US VHS version)
Touching and heart warming
Review date: 2001-12-03 Rating: 10 out of 10
This film has a slow start but when it gets going there is nothing to falt it. The story of a teenage delinquant taken in by a caring, if not slightly nieve old lady, who attemts to teach him right from wrong, is a classic plot, enlightened by the spectacular acting, especially Jonathan Taylor Thomas who produces some of his best work to date in this beatiful and heart warming tale.
The features of the DVD only make it more enjoyable, with extra cut scenes, clips from the making of the film and interviews with the actors. The first time I saw it I cried!!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Ellen Burstyn
Forrest
Gwen Verdon
Judge Reinhold
Mark Hamill
Creators:
Forrest (Primary Contributor)
Ellen Burstyn (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Hollywood DVD Ltd
Manufacturer: Hollywood DVD Ltd
EAN: 5017633200153
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2001-10-22
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Running time: 100 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2000
Language: English (Original Language)