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Field of Dreams [DVD] [1989]

Kevin Costner , James Earl Jones , Phil Alden Robinson    Parental Guidance   DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, Amy Madigan, Gaby Hoffmann
  • Directors: Phil Alden Robinson
  • Writers: Phil Alden Robinson, W.P. Kinsella
  • Producers: Brian E. Frankish, Charles Gordon, Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, French, German, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish, Hebrew
  • Dubbed: French, German, Spanish
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: None
  • Audio Description: None
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Universal Pictures Video
  • DVD Release Date: 21 July 2003
  • Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000A5BTL
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,399 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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A phenomenal hit when it was released in 1989, Field of Dreams has become a modern classic and a uniquely American slice of cinema. It functions effectively as a moving drama about the power of dreams, a fantasy ode to the national pastime of the US, and a brilliant adaptation of W.P. Kinsella's exquisite baseball novel Shoeless Joe. Kinsella himself found the film a delightful surprise, differing greatly from his novel but benefiting from its own creative variations. It is the film that cemented Kevin Costner's status as an all-American screen star, but the story resonates far beyond Costner's handsome appeal. As just about everyone knows by now, Costner stars as Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, who hears the mysterious words "If you build it, he will come," and is compelled to build a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield. His wife (Amy Madigan) supports the wild idea, but a reclusive novelist (modelled after JD Salinger and played by James Earl Jones) is not so easily persuaded. The idealistic farmer is either a visionary or a deluded fool, but his persistence is rewarded when spirits from baseball's past begin appearing on the ball field. Past and present intermingle in the person of "Moonlight Graham" (superbly played by Burt Lancaster), an unknown player who sacrificed his dreams of baseball glory for a dignified life as a small-town physician. What all of this means is unclear until the film's memorably heartfelt conclusion. A meditation on family, memory, and faith, the film balances humour and magic to strike just the right chord of thoughtful emotion, affecting audiences so deeply that the baseball field created for the production has now become a Mecca of sorts for dreamers around the world. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A modern classic 5 Aug 2002
Format:VHS Tape
If Frank Capra had been making movies in the late 1980s, he probably would have made Field of Dreams. Many of the best loved movies deal with the hopes and dreams of ordinary folk. More recently, this has been repeated by 'The Shawshank Redemption'and back in Capra's era it was 'It's a Wonderful Life'. Two very different movies dealing with the subject of faith in our own dreams, both of which are universally loved by audiences.
Field of Dreams centres around Ray Kinsella, his wife Annie and their daughter who live on a farm in Iowa. Ray is a self confessed novice farmer whos efforts to keep the business financially viable are becomming pressured.
One day, whilst in his cornfield Ray hears 'the voice' and is told "If you build it he will come". Ray takes this as a sign that he is to build a Baseball field on his farm and that Shoeless Joe Jackson (his deceased sporting hero) will come and play, allowing his hero some redemption for his shame and exile from baseball following illegal 'throwing of games'in his heyday.
Unsurprisingly, Annie thinks Ray is losing grip on reality but gradually warms to Rays idea, sensing that it is something much more than the misguided project of a slightly lost farmer.
The film develops as Ray builds his field and mysterious and magical things begin to happen to those around him.
Along the way he meets many beatifully crafted and played characters. James Earl Jones as a burnt out 60's novelist and Burt Lancaster as a failed Baseball player turned doctor.
Ray is selfless in his persuit of helping those around him achieve their goals and only towards the end of the film does he ask "whats in it for me?".
We all find out whats in it for Ray at the end in a closing scene that will melt even the hardest heart. Ray fulfills his real dream without even really consiously knowing what it was.
Some of the pro-critics have accused the movie of being overly sentimental but the film is a charming and magical jouney through the lives of ordinary folk. Most of us are Ray Kinsellas, with dreams we may never be brave enough to try to fulfill.
If only Hollywood made more films of this class rather than the endless stream of mindless action movies maybe that seem to bombard us from every angle.
Dont be put off by the baseball theme, just sir back enjoy the story, the beautiful Iowa cornfields, the acting, the superb musical score and you too will believe that dreams can come true.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite films 9 Nov 2006
By Coxy306
Format:DVD
For years my dad kept telling me to watch this film, and for years I ignored him. Foolishly. I bought this DVD about a year ago and have lost count of the amount of times I have watched it. It is, in my opinion, the best sports film I have ever seen (and I love sports films!)

Whilst the soul of the film is about dreams and always believing in yourself no matter how hard it is, for me the real strength lies in the tenderness with which it addresses not just baseball, but sport as a whole. The simply stunning Terrance Mann (James Earl Jones) speech about baseball near the end of the film, for me sums up what sport is all about. I am only a small fan of baseball and had no idea about it when originally watching the film but am a huge football fan, unfortunatly being an avid Wolves supporter! Yet although the speech talked about baseball, the meaning behind it, the spirit of what the game encompasses is true for all sports, football especially. Being a wolves fan has been passed down through the generations of my family (all being wolverhampton born) and as the speech says, its the one thing that has stuck through the ages, the one thing that unites us. I am 19 and will never for the rest of my life forget the magical day we beat United in the premiership, and this speech recalls the importance of sport in our hearts and in our memories from when we were young. It is the way sport is addressed in this film, that makes it just amazing.

PLus as an earlier reviewer rightly said, if you are not touched by the last 15 minutes of the film, you have no soul. The line which always gets me being "No Ray, it was you" *sniff* I promise you this will be the one of the best DVD purchases you will ever make. A brilliant film, which will be around for years to come.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars field of dreams 25 Feb 2005
Format:DVD
Adapted from WP Kinsellas bestseller Shoeless Joe, Director and writer Phil Alden Robinson captures the esscence of the book beautifully, and perhaps adds a touch of extra magic,too. Magnificently shot, perfectly cast and extemely engaging, this is one of those rare films that will leave you inspired and warm, for the rest of the day at least. Elements of the cosmic, passion and reincarnation are all themes subtly touched upon,and the baseball in the movie is merely a fine backround with far deeper meaning, this movie is one that concerns itself the the what ifs and power of dreams in life,a perfect soundtrack and features a golden appearence from screen icon Burt Lancaster. DVD extras include cast and crew information, bios and feature commentary from its the director and producer. Feature length production footage is a superb addition to the movie, featuring interviews with the cast, director and the author kinsella, it gives the viewer everthing they want to know about the movie and what went into making this modern classic. Recommended to any one whos ever dreamed in life, and even those cold hearted critics. A gem.
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4.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourites
This was one of my favourite. Stumbled across it on amazon for the price I just had to buy it
Published 8 days ago by robin_legs
5.0 out of 5 stars All time classic
Such a feel good film for a lazy Sunday afternoon, one of my favourites, would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a nice movie
Published 19 days ago by LISA RICHARDSON
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
My favourite film of all time. Great to own it again. Yes, I know it doesn't contain any oscar winning performances and the story may seem a little "shmaltsy" but, and it's... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Steve Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars easy viewing
A glass of wine, a bar of chocolate and sit back and enjoy. A really good girls night in. Great.
Published 1 month ago by judith fisher
4.0 out of 5 stars A Guy Thing? That Ain't Necessarily So Bad
"Field of Dreams" another Kevin Costner (Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves ) baseball movie, was originally released in 1989, when it was a pretty fat hit, and is now more than twenty... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stephanie DePue
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant movie
This was to replace my old VHS copy. Absoloutely brilliant movie, amazing to see so many 'big' names in it.
Published 3 months ago by Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply A Great, Subtle, Engaging Movie
Blu Ray transfer is slightly granular but at the price paid is no real quibble. Field Of Dreams is a great, under rated, subtle, heart warming and enjoyable movie. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marksw3960
5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic film
Lent a copy to a friend ages ago and needed to replace it. Finally have a copy again. Great film and great service
Published 4 months ago by Mrs Kay L Hahn
1.0 out of 5 stars Bloomin cheek
I think you have a bloomin cheek charging £4.49 for postage. I took the package into my local post office to have it weighed and priced and suprise surprise it cost £1.12. Read more
Published 5 months ago by simplysands
5.0 out of 5 stars Great film
Well paced film with a fantasy aspect. Good use of baseball - even for those of us that are not baseball fans - as a metaphor for nostalgia and innocence. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Michael Bolik
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