- Actors: Megan Mullally, Juliet Stevenson, Henry Czerny, Robert Gunton
- Directors: Peter Werner
- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 12
- Studio: Infinity
- DVD Release Date: 14 April 2008
- Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B001563I2U
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 40,632 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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For years, the Goldsand Harteshave been the dearest of friends until an apparent teenage suicide pact devastates the close bond between these two well to do families in an idyllic New England town.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After reading Jodi Picoult's book was really looking forward to watching this DVD and with actresses like Juliet Stevenson and Megan Mulally in it, was sure it would match up to the book. What a thorough disapointment, it was a waste of time and never actually told the story about Chris & Emily, their childhood together, Chris's time on remand in prison and the trial. Wish I'd stuck to the book and my own imagination!!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When you think of Megan Mullally you may think of Karen Walker thedrinking socialite. Little did we realise that there is a side to Meganwhich can pull at your heartstrings. As the mother of a girl who dies in asuicide pact she appears both strong yet vulnerable. Just when you thinkthat she is going to fall totally apart she finds the strength within.
Like me you may find it a difficult film to watch but it is alsoutterly compelling to see how the characters interact with each otherthrough their suffering. When you think that Mullally will seek outsupport from her husband and best friend you see her reject them andisolate herself in her fight to survive her worst nightmare. Excellentsupporting work from Juliet Stevenson as her best friend helps to makethis little known film make a huge impact on your life and what youthought you might do if faced with a similar situation. Not to bemissed....
Like me you may find it a difficult film to watch but it is alsoutterly compelling to see how the characters interact with each otherthrough their suffering. When you think that Mullally will seek outsupport from her husband and best friend you see her reject them andisolate herself in her fight to survive her worst nightmare. Excellentsupporting work from Juliet Stevenson as her best friend helps to makethis little known film make a huge impact on your life and what youthought you might do if faced with a similar situation. Not to bemissed....
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I absolutely love all Jodi Picoult books - but 'The Pact' is one of my favourites. So, whilst I had read the poor reviews for the film, I was still keen to see it. However, it is as poor as the other reviews have said! It has none of the detail and intimacy of the book. When the film finished I was still sat there waiting for the second half! I couldn't believe that that was it. The court case, which is central to the book, was hardly touched upon.
A mediocre film by itself, but a real disappointment if you know the book.
A mediocre film by itself, but a real disappointment if you know the book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
So Good
I bought this DVD having read the book and have to say I wasn't disappointed. Unlike My Sister's keeper where they change things about, this kept to the storyline of the book... Read more
Published 20 months ago by xVSPx
Awful!
I love the acting of Juliette Stephenson and Megan Mullally but this film was appalling. I can't add much more than what the other reviewers have written other than Juliette... Read more
Published 21 months ago by B. Fox
What a disappointment!
Having read the book recently when I saw that a film had already been made based on it I was extremely excited to watch it. However I was extremely disappointed. Read more
Published on 9 April 2010 by A. Horton
Cheesy
This is so cheesy, it's terrible. Emily Gold's voice is the most annoying thing ever - trying to be so moving but it just makes me want to punch her. Pathetic.
Published on 20 Sep 2009 by M. S. Willis
juliet stevenson
I must admit I have not read the book, but enjoyed the film. Contrary to the previous review, I felt Juliet Stevenson was excellent.
Published on 9 Nov 2008 by Bryan Cloake
I wouldn't bother
Having read the book by Jodi Picoult (I couldn't put it down) I was so looking forward to seeing the DVD, what a let down, the acting was atrocious, Juliet Stevenson who is a... Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2008 by Bea Different
A let down
i wish i had read the book after watching this dvd because it missed out many bits from the book. i thoroughly enjoyed the book and when i found out there was dvd version i thought... Read more
Published on 6 April 2008 by K.Smith
Disappointing
Well!Iwas very excited and scared at the same time about this as its hard to compare to the books-no it is a bit tear jerking however i was very disappointed-alot of things where... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2007 by Lu
fab
i really really enjoyed it! its so sad but a real eye-opener. to everyone who only knows megan mullally as karen from will & grace, this film shows just how talanted she is as she... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2006 by charlie
Very Disappointed!
Having read the book I was also very disappointed with the film which had no bearing on the book. I understand in part that they were trying to show it more from Emily's... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2006
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