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The Homecoming: A Christmas Story [DVD] [1971] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
 
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The Homecoming: A Christmas Story [DVD] [1971] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Patricia Neal
2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Patricia Neal, Richard Thomas, Edgar Bergen, Ellen Corby, Cleavon Little
  • Directors: Fielder Cook
  • Writers: Earl Hamner Jr.
  • Producers: Lee Rich, Robert L. Jacks
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Paramount
  • DVD Release Date: 23 Sep 2003
  • Run Time: 100 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000AQS5E
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 44,126 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Can you see beyond the casting differences?, 3 Oct 2007
By Christian Oribio (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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As a true Waltons fan I thought it my duty to purchase this DVD and so I recently did. One cannot help but make comparisons between the 'original' cast and the 'actual' cast in the series. Apart from the children and grandma Walton all characters are different and because the series' characters have had so much stronger presence the 'original' cast does not stand much of a chance of winning anyone over. The Baldwin sisters in this film look much more like sisters but one gets the feeling that they are less endearing.
Olivia in this film seems almost like a 'psycho', I am sorry if this seems harsh but at one stage John-boy appears almost frightened of her as she seems to be losing it. I wonder how she got through the original casting or perhaps the series' character in the script changed somewhat. Michael Learned is the true heart of the series so Patricia Neal probably never stood a chance.

In summary, the film re-affirms the characters in the series and the series itself and I would suggest any hardy Waltons fan to watch it but don't spend more than £3 on the DVD as it is probably not worth it. You will want to watch it once but not again.

Here is my theory, watch out for mother Walton - she is really someone who absconded from a psychiatric ward and assumed another identity as a housewife and mother; luckily, before series one started, they found her out and returned her safely. Father Walton, Grandpa and all the rest of the townsfolk were all in with the cover up plot so they all got done for and were not accepted on to the TV series.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing DVD, 5 Feb 2010
By Mrs. Margaret Fisk (UK) - See all my reviews
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The Homecoming: A Christmas Story

I was disappointed with this DVD, it is pre the Walton series and has some different actors, whilst the children are all the same. I hated Olivia's portrayal the acotr came across as hard and had a really slow accent which seemed overly acted.

Grandpa was different too, the sparkle was missing.

I didn't even watch it to the end, so if you are a Walton fan - don't buy it.
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