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Jack [DVD] [1996]

Robin Williams , Diane Lane , Francis Ford Coppola    DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Brian Kerwin, Jennifer Lopez, Bill Cosby
  • Directors: Francis Ford Coppola
  • Writers: Gary Nadeau, James DeMonaco
  • Producers: Francis Ford Coppola, Doug Claybourne, Fred Fuchs, Ricardo Mestres
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English, Spanish
  • Subtitles: English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Portuguese, Icelandic, Greek, Croatian
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Run Time: 113 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004RYGV

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Jack is Francis Coppola at his most pointless noodling, looking for the film he wants to make instead of just making it. Robin Williams stars as 10-year-old Jack, a boy with an inexplicable disease that ages him at four times the normal human rate. Kept at home like a contemporary Boo Radley, Jack becomes a neighbourhood legend until his parents relent and send him to school. In time, the other kids befriend him and stay loyal as his hyperdevelopment puts a strain on his body and emotions. The idea is sound, but the execution is a bore. The best the script and Coppola can come up with are painfully long scenes in which Williams's character proves himself on the playground and in gross-out contests in a tree house. Coppola fishes around for signs of life and spontaneity in these scenes, but the film is actually best when Jack has to cope with certain feelings in his mature body (such as his attraction to a character played by Fran Drescher) that he isn't prepared for emotionally. Jack would have been a lot better if Coppola had embraced a plan from beginning to end and stuck to it. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and amusing 29 Oct 2007
Format:DVD
There are two things to keep in mind when approaching 'Jack'. The first is the fact that this is a family film made by Coppola, the famed director of numerous masterful dramas. The second is that Robbin Williams is genius and maybe his mawkish behaviour is not suitable for such a character. If there was ever a third it would be the fact that this is a movie critics love to poke fun at.
Whatever you would have heard, just remember that 'Jack' is classic, touching and beautifally filmed. ESPECIALLY do not pay attention to the Amazon reviewer as the majority have voted him out already!
It has a sweet plot and is ultimately the film with nostalgia centered inside the middle. Like a chocolate cake. That's what Jack is, a chocolate cake. Don't forget it!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Movie 7 May 2009
By Steven Stewart VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
Robin Williams, although an immensely funny and energetic comedian, has the raw acting talent to make you truly believe in his characters. He can emotionally engage you and allows for his supporting cast to remain prominent in his films without being overshadowed by the big characters that he plays. Patch Adams & Mrs. Doubtfire are two very fine examples of how Robin Williams can present an immensely funny character, yet retains a level of depth and reality that allow for the hysterical laughter without sacrificing the emotional importance of what his films are ultimately about. He achieves this just as well in Jack.

The film is based around the main character, Jack. He is a child born with a rapid aging disability like that of the real condition known as Progeria. The parents are naturally shocked and upset by this news, but make a pledge to allow him as good a life as possible. Fast forward a few years and we see a child in the body of a grown man (Robin Williams) who has been secluded from the outside world by his parents to protect him from the cruelties and judgments of the real world. His home school tutor Lawrence (Bill Cosby) recommends to Jacks parents that he should be put into a public school so he can socialise and make friends.

Anybodies first day of school is a terrifying one, but for Jack it's even more so thanks to him being in the body of a fully grown man entering an elementary school. Naturally his fellow classmates are a bit wary of this stranger in their classroom and keep well away whilst inventing stories. Mrs. Marquez (Jennifer Lopez), his teacher, warms quickly to Jack and strongly wants him to make friends and be accepted by his classmates. After being asked to join a team in a basketball game because of his height, he quickly becomes part of a group of friends who start to look past his appearance and recognise the kid within him.

This is an immensely sweet and heart warming film and is personally one of my favourites starring the comic legend that is Robin Williams. It's largely unrecognised on the mainstream film stage and I would love it to get more recognition than it did then and does now. It's up there with the likes of Mrs. Doubtfire and Patch Adams. Although it's not as blatantly funny, it's more so an emotional piece with a strong message to deliver to us all about acceptance of the personality within everybody. Looking past the appearance and accepting people, warts and all.

Directed by the legend of Francis Ford Coppola, there's no denying that this would have been an immensely enjoyable movie going piece. The inclusion of comedy legend Bill Cosby is also a delight and although he doesn't have a largely comic prominence, it's still a great thing to see him in the film. This is one of Jennifer Lopez' first movies and although I'm not crazy over her acting, she doesn't do a bad job overall. Williams is the true gem though and truly creates a believable and sweet character that we're all hoping will succeed in making friends.

I would highly recommend this to any fans of Robin Williams as it's truly one of his greatest.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great family film 25 July 2008
By Jo
Format:DVD
Yet another great Robin Williams film - his portrayal of a young boy is brilliant - funny and moving. The film had me laughing in parts and crying in others. It's a great family movie - funny, sad and touching all at the same time. I would recommend 'Jack' to anyone!
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5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant film
I so enjoyed this tender but true to life story of jack who lives life trapped inside the child that never grew up.. Read more
Published 23 days ago by elizabeth crossan
5.0 out of 5 stars who doesnt love robin williams right?
a great great film one of my childhood classics! i highly recommend watching this film one of robin williams best!!
Published 2 months ago by peter michael may
4.0 out of 5 stars Great DVD
love this product, only problem is it will only play in a small frame and will not fill the screen
Published 3 months ago by katie
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood movie
So glad to have got this on DVD Jack was always one of my fav childhood movies. One Robin Williams best movies
Published 6 months ago by Michelle
4.0 out of 5 stars old but good
this film is a heartwarming movie for all the family and it has a load of comedy aswell as its serious side
Published 15 months ago by hammerman84
5.0 out of 5 stars all good
sad some times funny film
arrived in quick time
ok packaging
was easy to order and pay for
recommend film
Published 17 months ago by Shirley Humphreys
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic
Hadn't seen this film for years and it brought back so many happy memories - myself and my partner have watched it numerous times now Thanks
Published 18 months ago by ali
1.0 out of 5 stars One of the worst movies I have ever seen
I can honestly say that this is one of the worst films I have ever seen in my life. The idea is boring. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010
5.0 out of 5 stars Jack
Our children saw most of the film on television, and really enjoyed it. They asked if we could get the DVD, so we did. It is a very unusual film, but very gentle. Read more
Published on 18 July 2005 by I. H. C. Mellor
5.0 out of 5 stars how incredible! Robin williams youv done it again!
the first words that spring to mind are..... WOW! this film makes you laff cry and is full of heart. i dont think anyone could have played the part better than robin williams. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2004 by "hellsangel_8462"
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