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Steve Martin stars as a reclusive furniture-maker whose life is turned upside down when fate delivers an orphan to his door-step in this comic retelling of 'Silas Marner'. He takes her to his heart but runs into adversity in the guise of a powerful politician who claims that she is his property.
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A Simple Twist Of Fate [DVD] [1995]
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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This is a very touching movie about a carpenter who has been hurt in the past, finds a little girl who wandered into his house in the middle of the night and adopts her, only to his horror finds out 10 years later that the little girl's father is a wealthy politician whom he makes furniture for. In the result of his wife suffering several miscarriges, he wants his daughter back. There are powerful performances from Steve Martin and Gabriel Byrne and excellent supporting cast from Laura Linney and Catherine O'Hara. In my opinion this movie is brilliant.
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Just wanted to point out that the cover may deceive people into thinking this is a comedy and it`s not.I do however believe most people who stick with it will find it a most rewarding film.Not a true classic which i would give 5 stars but reading the other reviews it`s nice to know i`m not the only viewer who appreciates it.Great cast and Steve Martin proves once again that he`s good in straight roles too.
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By Mary
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Fantastic. Steve Martin at his best. I have read the book, Silas Marner a million times and was captivated by the story from the start.
As a "modern" update on a classic, this film is brilliant. A tad hammy in bits but that adds to the quirkiness. If you don't know the story of the "Weaver of Raveloe", watch this then read the book by George Elliot. If I could rate this film out of 10 it would be 10 every time.
Mary
As a "modern" update on a classic, this film is brilliant. A tad hammy in bits but that adds to the quirkiness. If you don't know the story of the "Weaver of Raveloe", watch this then read the book by George Elliot. If I could rate this film out of 10 it would be 10 every time.
Mary
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A modern kind of 'Scrooged'!
I liked this film years ago the first time I saw it.
It's poignant and easy to see how Steve Martin's character became a recluse and the talk of the town... Read more
It's poignant and easy to see how Steve Martin's character became a recluse and the talk of the town... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Emily M
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Brilliant
This is one of the best films I have ever seen. I liked all the characters. The acting was very good. It is a film I can keep watching and never tire of.
Published 20 months ago by Marianna
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Did not recieve items ordered
Wish I could tell you about the film ,But as to today have still not recieved film.
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by W. G. Enfield
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feelgood movie
Based on the story "Silas Marner" by George Eliot, a tale of loss and gain
Set in modern day, Steve Martin plays Michael McCann, who is cruelly robbed of the family he longed... Read more
Set in modern day, Steve Martin plays Michael McCann, who is cruelly robbed of the family he longed... Read more
Published on 1 July 2009 by Mrs. Alison R. Mcconvey
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Emotional
A lovely emotional film for those who like tear jerkers.
Also a comedy that fits Steve Martin. Gabriel Byrne is both a good guy and a bad guy in this film. Read more
Also a comedy that fits Steve Martin. Gabriel Byrne is both a good guy and a bad guy in this film. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2008 by Cas Allas Mazda
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