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The Gingerbread Man [1992] [VHS] [1998]

VHS ~ Jacqueline Clarke
2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jacqueline Clarke, Andrew Sachs, David Wood
  • Directors: Peter Pontzen, Kath Swain
  • Format: Animated, PAL, Colour
  • Language English
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Polygram Video Ltd/Channel 5
  • VHS Release Date: 16 Jun 1997
  • Run Time: 52 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004R6IJ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,952 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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When released in 1997, The Gingerbread Man was the only John Grisham movie that did not use one of the popular novelist's bestsellers as its inspiration. Rather, it's based on an original screenplay by Grisham that displays the author's familiar flair for Southern characters and settings within a labyrinthine plot propelled by his trademark narrative twists and turns. Sporting a spot-on Georgian accent, Kenneth Branagh plays a Savannah attorney who comes to the assistance of a troubled woman (Embeth Davidtz) and finds himself enmeshed in a scenario involving the woman's father (Robert Duvall) that grows increasingly complex and dangerous, where nothing, of course, is really as it seems. It's a totally absorbing movie made in the modern film noir tradition; what's most interesting here (and most underrated by critics at the time) is the combination of Grisham's mainstream mystery and the offbeat style of maverick director Robert Altman. Despite a battle with executives that nearly caused Altman to disown the film, The Gingerbread Man demonstrates the director's skill in bringing a fresh, characteristically offbeat approach to conventional material, especially in the use of a threatening hurricane to hold the plot in a state of dangerous urgency. Unfortunately overlooked during its theatrical release, this intelligent thriller provides a fine double bill with Francis Coppola's film of Grisham's The Rainmaker. --Jeff Shannon

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Exciting adventures for the Gingerbread Man and friends: The Old Bag, Salt And Pepper and Sleek. Featuring the voices of Andrew Sachs and David Wood.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars True John Grisham, 21 Aug 2001
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This review is from: The Gingerbread Man [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
When I first saw this film advertised, I have to admit that I had never heard of it. I considered myself the premiere John Grisham fan. I've read all of his books & practically finish each one before I leave the book store. I thought that somehow one had slipped through the cracks. Well, upon finding out that it wasn't in fact available in book form, I was even more eager to watch. What a rare treat. I settled myself in front of the telly with my popcorn & prepared myself to be delighted in pure John Grisham style. I was not disappointed. I loved every minute of the movie. I would compare it to the styling of the client with the sneaky factor so relished in the firm. It had a good edge with a few surprises. Hail to John Grisham & his gift for entertainment!
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars A huge waste of talent, 15 Jan 2002
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This review is from: The Gingerbread Man [DVD] [1998] (DVD)
Being based on a Grisham thriller, with a legendary director such as Altman, and with a cast boasting Branagh, Davidtz and Downey Jnr, you'd be forgiven for thinking this could be a great film. It isn't.

The first half-hour is interesting, with Altman setting up an intriguing mystery with promising characters, but somewhere along the line Altman loses it. The plot veers into cliche, with limp attempts at suspense and the characters never live up to their promise (the Davidtz/Branagh pairing goes down the drain quickly), and the climax is thoroughly far from thrilling.

As their characters collapse, the usually talented cast are uninspiring. Duvall, Hannah and Janssen are wasted in severely underwritten roles. In the bigger parts, Downey Jr seems on autopilot (its a role he's played before) and Branagh is adequate, though charmless. It is only Davidtz who rises above the lacklustre material.

Altman, meanwhile, creates a dark atmosphere, making good use of a wild storm, but little else. His renowned talent for working with actors is certainly not evident here.

Overall, 'The Gingerbread Man' is a failure. Lifeless performances and direction don't help a poorly plotted script. Among Altman's worst pictures.

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2.0 out of 5 stars gingerbread man, 3 Dec 2004
This review is from: The Gingerbread Man [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
A film which lacks tension. The scenes I found very predictable and lacked action.
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