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Model Number: FOX D2223068D
Brand: Unknown
Online Retailer ID: 024543130680
Located in: DVD, Comedy Drama, Psychological Drama
Marshall Herskovitz directed this tearjerking schizophrenic combination of The Wonder Years and To Kill a Mockingbird. It is 1972, and John Leary (Danny De Vito) and his two sons Jack (Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.) and Dylan (Miko Hughes) have just moved to Oakland, California. John is a television celebrity who has been fired from one station after another, appearing now on a cheap local station as the Saturday night host of a horror-film showcase. But John spends most of the time drinking and grieving over the loss of his wife, who was recently killed in an accident. The children try to adapt to their new school, and the family tries to adapt to the collection of kooks that populate their neighborhood. Foremost among them is Norman Strick (Gary Sinise), a sinister neo-Nazi who lives across the street. When Strick circulates a petition for the local white-supremacist candidate, John gets drunk and attacks him on his television show. As a result, Strick takes his revenge by abducting one of Johns children. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
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One of the all time great films
By Jackie from Las Vegas Nevada on 12/30/2007
Pros:
Broad Appeal, Emotionally Engaging, Engaging Characters, Great Cinematography, Original Story, Talented Cast
Best Uses:
At Home, Perfect Gift
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is one of the most underated films in motion picture history. Danny devito gives the performance of his life in this film. The kids are equally as amazing as well. This film will bring even a grown man to tears. One of the greatest films in motion picture history. A real masterpiece!

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