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Tim [DVD] [1979]

DVD ~ Piper Laurie
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Piper Laurie, Mel Gibson, Alwyn Kurts, Pat Evison, Peter Gwynne
  • Directors: Michael Pate
  • Writers: Michael Pate, Colleen McCullough
  • Producers: Michael Pate, Geoff Gardiner
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Five Star Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 17 July 2000
  • Run Time: 103 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004U8O5
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 82,345 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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All actors have to try a mental-impairment role at some point in their careers (don't they?), and Mel Gibson took his best shot with this sweet film about a young retarded man and his gentle relationship with an older woman (Piper Laurie) who teaches him to read and to adjust to the real world. Tim's parents come to trust the woman's honourable intentions, but the movie still gives Mel's female fans a lot to swoon over; it's a platonic romance with plenty of temptation that is never acted upon. Add to that the fact that Gibson is really quite good in the title role--after Mad Max, this was Mel's first widely seen opportunity to prove himself in a dramatic role before his higher-profile roles in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Gallipoli. Tim is a bit too schmaltzy and sentimental, but this 1979 release has gained a loyal audience over the years, and the film has a lot more than just a young Mel Gibson to recommend it. --Jeff Shannon

Special Features

English
Region 0
Mono English
Mono
Digitally Remastered
Interactive Menu
Scene Selection
Picture Gallery
Original Theatrical Trailer
Biography
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Gentle, Interesting Romance, 8 Mar 2004
By A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "What should ... (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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Before Mel Gibson became the controversial director of the edgy hit, "The Passion of the Christ," he starred in an almost forgotten but award-winning 1979 movie, "Tim." It is an understated, yet excellently crafted love story.

Tim Melville has the innocence and desire to love of Forrest Gump, but is not the cartoon of a character as Tom Hanks portrayed. He lives with his soon-to-be-married sister and parents in a small, working class home.

Like in 1981's "Gallipoli," Gibson is a young Australian, complete with an accent. Here, he is a slow, but gentle laborer who does yard work for Mary, an older woman, played by Piper Laurie.

Slowly, they discover that although 20+ years separate them, they are falling love. His parents and sister protect him and want the best for him. They show mixed feelings about the relationship that Tim and Mary do not realize exists.

This is a romance, but it is also about the love of Tim's father for his son, and of the process of life. It is sad; expect tears to be shed.

We see Gibson in a role that highlights the working man, the need to respect and care for the mentally challenged, and the show the many layers of love in a family.

It is unrated, but probably deserves a PG rating. There's no profanity, violence or adult scenes. The audio is decent, but the video quality is lacking. The age of the original film shows some deterioration. There are no extras to speak of, except for a short bio of Gibson and Piper.

Anthony Trendl

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars tim, 22 Feb 2006
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One of Mel Gibsons least mentioned films, but in my opinion one of his best. He is very convincing as a child like young man who falls in love with an older woman and all the complications it brings for them. Has a wonderful Austrailian cast, especially the actors who play his parents. A must see film...fabulous!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars TIM IS TOPS..., 17 Nov 2002
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tim [VHS] [1979] (VHS Tape)
This is a gem of a film, starring the underrated Piper Laurie in the role of a well to do, but lonely, business woman, Mary Horton, who befriends a very nice, good looking day laborer, Tim Melville, earnestly played by a very young and hunky Mel Gibson. Tim happens to be a little simple. His family describes him as being "a few short of a full quid".

While Tim does work around her house, Mary gets to know him, as well as his protective, working class family. As time goes on, a deep fondness that ripens into love develops between the two. He brings her out of her shell, and she teaches him to read and explains concepts that will enable him to function better in the world around him. Their poignant romance is dealt with great sensitivity in the film. Based upon Collen McCollough's book of the same name, this is a very well acted film, with fine performances by the supporting cast, as well as the leads.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Second-worst film ever made
Pathetic storyline, chipboard acting, script made of MDF. Makes Ed Wood's productions seem positively Bergman-esque. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Mr. S. Bush

5.0 out of 5 stars great
this dvd was the las for me to collect now i hace all his dvds
Published 1 month ago by M. reynolds

5.0 out of 5 stars Call me an old softy
Ok, so on the surface of it, it's a chic flick. But look a little deeper and you will see Mel Gibson playing the role of a man with learning difficulties in a really sensitive... Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. Aldam

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny
This is the original film, as opposed to the later 'Mary and Tim' which is also great. Mel Gibson and Piper Laurie play great parts and are totally believable. I loved it.
Published 10 months ago by S. Harrison

5.0 out of 5 stars A poignant story
This is one of my all time favourite films. Mel Gibson is simply excellent as Tim - a slow, un-educated but charming young man, brought up by a loving working-class family,... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2006

4.0 out of 5 stars A bittersweet romance
This video has been digitally mastered and the film cut in a few places. It has lost nothing in the omissions and is still as fresh and enchanting as when it was first made over... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2001 by lynne_jones@hotmail.com

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