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LASSIE is the timeless story of the remarkable bond between a young boy and his dog set in a Yorkshire mining town. After failing on hard times, the Carraclough family is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog, to the Duke of Rudling. When Lassie finds herself transported five hundred miles away to live in the Duke’s remote castle on the northern coast of Scotland, she is determined to defy the odds and return to her home. So begins an incredible adventure, set against a stunning series of British landscapes, which sees Lassie facing dangers natural and human and finding help in unexpected places as she makes her way across the country, to reach home in time for Christmas.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
We first encountered this film in a holiday home we had rented, and our kids insisted on watching it every day ! We had gone to Keswick just before Christmas so we did expect a little bit of TV watching while we were away - our kids were absolutely enthralled with this, at 3 1/2 and 1 1/2 you might think them too young to know what is going on, we get lots of questions from our eldest and it is now most definitely second to Toy Story/Toy Story with our two. It's a good family film too, but to be fair after the second watching we left the kids to it (are we bad parents?)
As soon as we got home we ordered our own copy, and we fully expect it to come out every few weeks to be watched again and again
All in all, great stuff and well worth getting for anyone with young children, though expect a few difficult conversations about why some people are nasty and others not, dying, and what owning/selling an animal means
As soon as we got home we ordered our own copy, and we fully expect it to come out every few weeks to be watched again and again
All in all, great stuff and well worth getting for anyone with young children, though expect a few difficult conversations about why some people are nasty and others not, dying, and what owning/selling an animal means
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this for my daughter and we sat and watched it together and both loved it. It is a surprisingly good family movie with a superb all star (mostly) British/Irish cast, including Peter O'Toole, Samantha Morton, John Lynch, Kelly MacDonald, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Robert Hardy, Edward Fox, Gregor Fisher and Steve Pemberton (The League of Gentlemen) who makes a fantastic bad guy.
It is a traditional heartwarming family story of a boy being seperated from his dog and overcoming exceptional odds and many hurdles to be re-united. It has highs and lows, beautiful scenery and some great performances. Certain to pull on the old heart strings this is one I highly recommend for all family viewing. A surprising little gem, everybody I have loaned this to has loved it but you'll need to buy some tissues as there wont be a dry eye left in the house.
It is a traditional heartwarming family story of a boy being seperated from his dog and overcoming exceptional odds and many hurdles to be re-united. It has highs and lows, beautiful scenery and some great performances. Certain to pull on the old heart strings this is one I highly recommend for all family viewing. A surprising little gem, everybody I have loaned this to has loved it but you'll need to buy some tissues as there wont be a dry eye left in the house.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This was on at our local cinema last Saturday, and, as parents go free I thought I'd endure it for the sake of some cheap entertainment for my 7 year old daughter.
I was amazed by how much we both enjoyed the film - I was expecting some trite American nonsense, but it was rather magical.
However, I have to agree with the reviewer above - the first line of the film has Peter O'Toole shouting "Bugger", and there were an awful lot of "Damn"s and "Bloody"s too - NOT what I want my daughter to hear. Despite what some may think, I work at my daughter's school and this is NOT the sort of language that she encounters there or at home.
The swearing was perhaps included to make the film sound more gritty and northern - it was unnecessary.
Gorgeous dogs - and the dog that played Toots deserved a best supporting Oscar - I was in tears.
I was amazed by how much we both enjoyed the film - I was expecting some trite American nonsense, but it was rather magical.
However, I have to agree with the reviewer above - the first line of the film has Peter O'Toole shouting "Bugger", and there were an awful lot of "Damn"s and "Bloody"s too - NOT what I want my daughter to hear. Despite what some may think, I work at my daughter's school and this is NOT the sort of language that she encounters there or at home.
The swearing was perhaps included to make the film sound more gritty and northern - it was unnecessary.
Gorgeous dogs - and the dog that played Toots deserved a best supporting Oscar - I was in tears.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Lassie
Such a heart-warming film. Anything to do with animals and I'm weeping. An absolutely fantastic film, would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys this sort of genre.
Published 6 months ago by Ms. B. J. JENKINS
Lassie my favourite
I liked this movie. Excellent. One can watch this movie with kids , whole family. Little boy and Lassie acted very well.
Published 8 months ago by Amy
lassie movie
Arrived in prompt time. 3 year old granddaughter loves it.
The old movies are great for kiddies, i.e. Pollyanna, Mary Poppins etc.
The old movies are great for kiddies, i.e. Pollyanna, Mary Poppins etc.
Published 11 months ago by rosie
Interesting but could've been better!
Before i start i'll just say this is a PG, not a U.
OK, so this film starts off great, good story, good fun. The acting, perfect. Read more
OK, so this film starts off great, good story, good fun. The acting, perfect. Read more
Published 13 months ago by G. Stephenson
*smile*
It was a great film. I loved it, and it arrived on time as well.
Published on 29 April 2010 by Patricia Dearing
"You have to remember him in your heart!"
This absolutely gorgeous re-imagining of Lassie brings the story back to its roots, reclaiming Eric Knight's 1940 novel about the famously determined collie's obstacle-ridden trek... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2006 by M. J Leonard
Magical film, but the swearing surprised me
This new version of Lassie is really rather magical, from the sighting in Loch Ness to the Christmas eve scene.
The only thing that spoilt it for me were the "bloodies". Read more
The only thing that spoilt it for me were the "bloodies". Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2006 by David Morley
Grab your tissues
Any pet lover will shed a tear at this new version of the old classic Lassie. Lassie has changed not one iota if only we all aged so gracefully. Read more
Published on 15 May 2006 by D. Brett
Lovely 'family' film
Okay so its predictable but what else would you expect from a Lassie film? obviously the story is going to be about the adventures of the dog. Read more
Published on 23 April 2006 by UK reviewer
Great Family Film....
This film has a great storyline for all the family .Everyone Remembers Lassie! This film shows that the art of famliy movies has not died! Great movie for all.....
Published on 18 April 2006 by magic one 66
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