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Edges of the Lord
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List Price: $19.99
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Manufacturer: Miramax
Starring: Haley Joel Osment, Willem Dafoe, Liam Hess, Richard Banel, Olaf Lubaszenko
Directed By: Yurek Bogayevicz
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: OSMENT,HALEY JOEL
EAN: 0786936180831
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: Miramax
Manufacturer: Miramax
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Miramax
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-01-04
Running Time: 98
Studio: Miramax
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
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Editorial Reviews:
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Haley Joel Osment (SECONDHAND LIONS, A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, THE SIXTH SENSE) and Willem Dafoe (THE AVIATOR, SPIDER-MAN 1 & 2) star in EDGES OF THE LORD, an inspiring and enthralling story that's seen through the eyes of a child. To escape an unthinkable fate, a young Jewish boy's (Osment) parents send him to the countryside. And that's when his adventure begins. Spirited away from the Nazi-occupied city in a gunnysack, he's taken in by a kind village farmer with children of his own, masquerades as the farmer's nephew, and is coached by the parish priest (Dafoe). Filled with outstanding performances and brilliantly written, this triumphant film is sure to capture your heart.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Not impressed
Comment: I am very sad to say, despite all the positive reviews, I was very disappointed in this movie. I guess it is like when you have this idea in your head of what you think it will be like, and it isn't at all what you think? Well I left this movie feeling like there should have been something more. I felt like the plot wasn't fully finished. There were some loose edges that could have been filled in.
Just not my type of film, gave it two stars for the excellent acting though.
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Summary: Edges of the Lord
Comment: Edges of the Lord is a GREAT movie set in the World War II era during the invasion of Poland. It is about a family who does what they can to save their child from being captured because he is Jewish and details the risks taken by those who assist with the plan. All of the actors did outstanding jobs in their roles. The movie is full of suspense and surprises and has a great story line. I would recommend this movie to anyone 15 years old and up.
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Summary: Why did Haley and Wilhem have to go to Europe to do this?
Comment: This is the type of movie we only see from Europe. Very few American movies deal with the issues of childhood in a realistic manner and fewer still, deal with the issue of children growing up during a war without a Hollywood type exploitation. This film deserved greater distribution. Although not as lyrical as the excellent Island on Bird Street, this is a story that asks the viewer to decide just what sort of sacrifices he or she would have been willing to make in similar situations. As most of us are not involved in war, we must ask ourselves what are we willing to sacrifice on a daily basis for the good of society. If Haley and Wilhem had not been involved, this film would have had no American distribution at all. That is a shame. You must watch this film to fully understand and appreciate the significance of the title.
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Summary: Fantastic!!
Comment: I never write a review for a movie but this one I recommend that every one should watch. Fantastic acting by all actors including the kids. You'll laugh and cry. Very heart warming.
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Summary: Not to be missed
Comment: What a movie! If you are a fan of Haley Joel Osment (what's not to love?) or even if you are not, this is a film that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end, with emotional twists and turns that left me gasping for air. This film was never theatrically released in the United States (I don't know why) but it is definitely available on DVD and definitely worth watching and sharing.
Osment plays a little Jewish boy who is sent away by his parents to hide in the country side where he must pretend to be Catholic. This means this little tiny child must understand what it is to be Jewish, why it is dangerous, what it means to be Catholic and why it is important. Finding a group of friends to play with, it is intriguing to watch how they interpret their own Catholicism, and how it is acted out within the context of WWII.
See this movie. Not to be missed.
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