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With the makings of a classic, Disney's Tuck Everlasting is loosely but respectfully adapted from Natalie Babbitt's beloved children's book. This appealing fable focuses on the timeless Tuck family, blessed--and cursed--with immortality after drinking from a magical spring. Hiding their secret over passing decades, they are discovered in 1914 by Winnie (Alexis Bledel)--the only daughter of stern, upper-crust socialites--who encounters the life-affirming Jesse Tuck (Jonathan Jackson) and grows enchanted with his family (Sissy Spacek, William Hurt, Scott Bairstow) while her parents fear she's been kidnapped. The film's teenage romance is invented (Winnie is younger in Babbitt's book), but it's charmingly appropriate, and Ben Kingsley is perfect as a menacing man of mystery. Scoring a solid follow-up to his equally enjoyable My Dog Skip, director Jay Russell turns Tuck Everlasting into a magical plea for living life to its fullest. --Jeff Shannon
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
When it comes to books being made into films it is my belief that no matter how good an actor or director contributes towards it, it is never anything in comparison with the book. However Tuck Everlasting is one of the rare exceptions to this rule.
It follows the story of Winnie Foster who, in frustration with her tediously formal life, runs away from home and ends up spending the most magical summer with the Tucks. Angus, Mae, Miles and Jesse are a wonderfully likeable family who are cursed (or blessed- it depends on which way you look at it) with eternal life. Add to the plot at a yellow-suited man in pursuit of this 'everlasting' family and the frantic efforts of Winnie's doting parents to find her, and what you end up with is the perfect family movie. It's gripping from start to end, beautifully filmed and incredibly thought provoking.
It follows the story of Winnie Foster who, in frustration with her tediously formal life, runs away from home and ends up spending the most magical summer with the Tucks. Angus, Mae, Miles and Jesse are a wonderfully likeable family who are cursed (or blessed- it depends on which way you look at it) with eternal life. Add to the plot at a yellow-suited man in pursuit of this 'everlasting' family and the frantic efforts of Winnie's doting parents to find her, and what you end up with is the perfect family movie. It's gripping from start to end, beautifully filmed and incredibly thought provoking.
Fans of the book should be warned that the film strays from the original story quite considerably but I find that these alterations make the plot more rounded and enjoyable. And other than a few scenes that are a tad on the corny side, I really cannot fault it!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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A fabulous film that any girl would love to see. Jesse Tuck (the gorgeous Jonathan Jackson) plays a young, carefree 17 year old boy who, along with his mother, father and brother, has been 'stuck' in time. Living a life of secrecy, knowing that if anyone should find out their gift of immortality (due to drinking from a magic spring), the Tucks are taken by surprise when Winnie Foster, daughter of the landowner whose woods they currently live in, stumbles across Jesse at the spring. She is immeidately taken to their house, before she can tell anyone of their existence. While she is there, a relationship thats would stir even the heart of the coldest person arises between her and Jesse, while in the outside world her parents start a search for their lost daughter. Soon Winnie must choose between the life she knew, and the one she knows now.
One of the most memorable films i have ever watched, and one that never fails to make me cry when Jesse, in his last words to Winnie, claims ' I will love you until the day i die'. Poignant, funny, romantic and inspiring, this is a film not to be missed!
One of the most memorable films i have ever watched, and one that never fails to make me cry when Jesse, in his last words to Winnie, claims ' I will love you until the day i die'. Poignant, funny, romantic and inspiring, this is a film not to be missed!
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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I have just brought this title after seeing the film on sky movies, I have not read the book, but Im not sure I need to.
I dare anyone to watch this and not be thinking about it and the
questions it raises for days afterwards. It is an absolutely brilliant and thought provoking film, especially when Jesse returns, youl understand this sentence if you watch the film.
It leaves me with many thoughts to think about and I have now watched this four times and still end up thinking deeply about it afterwards. The romance added in the film which apparently isnt in the book, just makes the film and makes for alot more deep thinking. A truly wonderful film and I dont say this lightly I dont think Ive ever reviewed anything else I have read or seen. Fantastic, a film to treasure and watch again and again, and Im 26 so I think that says alot :)
I dare anyone to watch this and not be thinking about it and the
questions it raises for days afterwards. It is an absolutely brilliant and thought provoking film, especially when Jesse returns, youl understand this sentence if you watch the film.
It leaves me with many thoughts to think about and I have now watched this four times and still end up thinking deeply about it afterwards. The romance added in the film which apparently isnt in the book, just makes the film and makes for alot more deep thinking. A truly wonderful film and I dont say this lightly I dont think Ive ever reviewed anything else I have read or seen. Fantastic, a film to treasure and watch again and again, and Im 26 so I think that says alot :)
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Easy going
This film is good, I wasn't sure what to expect because it has Alexis Bledel in it when she is younger. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Abi
great story, great movie
I've read the book at least a dozen times and watched the movie even more often. Walt Disney Pictures did a great job transforming this beautiful book into an equally beautiful... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Globetrotter
Enjoyable Family Fare
An enjoyable and inoffensive fairytale for the whole family with a good cast and some worthwhile morals for all ****.
Published 9 months ago by Shrewlord
lovely film
The film was lovely and is one of my favourites.
Definatly a good girly film to watch... especially the teenagers who i think will fall in love with the story.
Definatly a good girly film to watch... especially the teenagers who i think will fall in love with the story.
Published 14 months ago by sophiejayne
Fairly good, but the book just beats it
I liked the film, but the book is just better. The actors are great, particularly Mae Tuck and Jesse Tuck, who were my favourite characters. Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. Jones
Not the best film i've ever seen!!
This was okay, but not that exciting really and a bit tame and low budget for me! I think it is probably aimed more at young/early teens who would probably find it quite... Read more
Published 22 months ago by K. Hall
A good old fashioned life affirming drama
The story of 'Tuck Everlasting' takes place in a small American town around in the early 1900's, where Winnie Foster is the richest but also the unhappiest girl in town. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ernie
Tuck Everlasting
After she runs away from home, fifteen-year-old Winnie stumbles upon a family called the Tucks who are keeping her captive until she is willing to keep their secret, the fact that... Read more
Published on 28 May 2010 by Jess
Life Forever
This is a film that deals with the question of what would happen if we lived forever. There is a nice romance, but the question of time hits home at the end. Read more
Published on 2 May 2010 by Sweet Ice
Truck Everlasting
abloslutely fantastic film, me and my kids watched it and loved it hope everyone else loves the film as much as we did
Published on 19 Mar 2010 by Ms. Va Harper
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