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Stepmom [DVD] [1999]

Julia Roberts (Actor), Susan Sarandon (Actor), Chris Columbus (Director) | Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris, Jena Malone, Liam Aiken
  • Directors: Chris Columbus
  • Writers: Gigi Levangie, Jessie Nelson, Karen Leigh Hopkins, Ronald Bass, Steven Rogers
  • Producers: Julia Roberts, Chris Columbus
  • Format: Anamorphic, Full Screen, PAL
  • Language: French, English
  • Subtitles: English, French, Arabic
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Run Time: 124 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004VXZA
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 213,103 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Though Stepmom was dismissed as a contender in the 1998 Oscar race, it's worth giving a second chance to this rather cogent, sharp-tongued look at second chances. Susan Sarandon's performance as a mom about to be replaced by her ex-husband's new girlfriend (played by Julia Roberts) has a lot of bite, and it's a shame the script opted to marginalise and trivialise her plight in its final reel. Initially, the rancour that passes between divorced mom Jackie (Sarandon) and trendy fashion photographer Isabel (Roberts) rings true, aided by the sincerity of Jackie's ex-husband Luke (Ed Harris) and the emotional plight of their children, who have the most to lose in their parents' divorce. As the drama makes clear, the kids are the real victims in the agony that ensues between old and new love.

Director Chris Columbus, who is adept at showing familial chaos (he directed Mrs. Doubtfire and Home Alone) with a sanitised minimum of lingering emotional damage, actually manages to dig a trifle deeper than usual in exploring the jealousy and hurt that occur when the baton is passed between a birth mom and the younger wife who steps into her shoes. Stepmom fortunately manages to touch on that chord--showing how an ambitious woman might feel hampered by having to face the responsibility of children just because she's fallen in love with their dad--as well as the haunting grief that it causes their birth mum. It's an issue that haunts millions of second wives everywhere, and while Roberts conveys the confusion of being taken for granted in the melee that follows, it's Sarandon who walks off with the film. She's relentless in her fury, and everyone else in the film--the generally excellent Harris included--is sideswiped. It's just a shame that Hollywood once again wimps out in the end, solving the problem by giving Sarandon a terminal illness. Instead of allowing Jackie and Isabel's relationship to unfold on something less than a high note, the movie has to quell its best thing with a false payoff because it doesn't know what to do with real life. --Paula Nechak

Synopsis

An unlikely friendship develops when a mother of two is forced to teach another woman to raise her kids. Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon star.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Susan Sarandon has never been better 5 Sep 2000
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
This touching movie may not grab you by reading about its central issues: Stepmom- the title may not make you curious either, but the film, itself deserves to be seen.

Stepmom features Susan Sarandon as the estranged ex -wife of Ed Harris. They have two children. The family has gone through some changes. Julia Roberts plays the 'new' girlfriend- the stepmom of the title. The first half of the film deals with how a birth mother might react when a new woman takes part responsibilty for the kids. Arguments flair up and we get to see the situation from both points of view.

Soon though the bickering turns to heartache when Jackie (Sarandon) is diagnosed with cancer. Roberts has to become the stepmom for 'real' now. Sarandon has to let go and Roberts has to put work commitments behind her and become a mum.

Susan Sarandon gives a powerhouse of a performance as Jackie- the mum who does not want to let go until illness leaves her with no choice. She is ably matched by Julia Roberts who has really blossomed as an actress in her last few films. There is much more to this actress than tituian curls and teeth. She remains sympathetic even though the audience feels for Jackie, too. This is down to Roberts excellent performance.

This film has been unfairly ignored and is worth buying. It's an emotional film that raises some very important issues and the director and actors handle them with panache and sensitivity.

If you fancy a night in to watch a good old faioned weepie- Stepmom will surprise you as it's a weepie with a message.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great film. 13 May 2013
By Nettie
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An interesting film for anybody going through introducing a new partner to their children. A very good cast and story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My wife loves this film 13 May 2013
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My wife loves this film. It's got some funny moments and some tear-jerker moments. I enjoyed it but don't tell my male friends!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it.
This is a real chick flick. All 3 main characters are great (and Ed Harris who I think is Sooooo sexy) .Great for a night in with the girls and a couple bottles of wine.
Published 22 days ago by Reba's Mum
2.0 out of 5 stars Hmmmm...welll
Not as impressed with this as I thought I should be. It concentrates far more on the obnoxious children (the girl is the WORST!!). Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Film
I first watched this film years ago when I was quite young and didnt really apprecite it, now I have bought the DVD and being older I can now totally understand this film and the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chels91
5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Emotional Rollercoaster!
Excellent Product,delivered on time,this is still one of the most powerful movies i've ever seen.Sarandon and Roberts can literally take most of the people I know who've watched... Read more
Published 4 months ago by michael john madine
5.0 out of 5 stars Great film
I loved this film and think it suitable for everyone. My granddaughter aged 12 watched it with me and really enjoyed it. I will watch it again.
Published 5 months ago by J. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY TOUCHING FILM WITH AN EXCELLENT CAST
This is an excellent drama that always tugs on the heart strings. All the cast are fantastic but Susan Surandon and Julia Roberts are both truly outstanding. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ali M
5.0 out of 5 stars favourite film
soo worth a watch....especially if you like Julia Roberts other films (Pretty Woman, Erin Brockovitch, Runaway Bride etc). Its funny and sad, just like all the best movies :-D
Published on 8 May 2011 by bright star
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Worth Watching
I really love this movie. The way Susan portrays the birth mother is more of
how any mother would react to her ex husband's girlfriend starting to have an
impact on her... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by Jillian Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Delivery was excellent, packaging was really good and the DVD is in excellent condition. Very good value too, I would defintely use them and recommend the seller!
Published on 30 Aug 2009 by L. Rickaby
5.0 out of 5 stars to scared
I brought this & its still in the wrapper. i've been told its a weepy film. i can't bring myself to watch it just yet! lol
Published on 26 Mar 2009 by M. HOLDER
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