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Testament

Jane Alexander (Actor), William Devane (Actor), Lynne Littman (Director) | Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | Format: DVD
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There seemed to be a particular spike in nuclear-war paranoia in the early 1980s, probably having to do Reagan's finger being on the trigger. Whatever the cause, it resulted in two particularly powerful 1983 films on the subject: the made-for-TV The Day After and Lynne Littman's Testament, which had a theatrical release before playing on PBS's American Playhouse. Starring Jane Alexander (and Kevin Costner in a cameo), the film shows what happens to a suburban family in the Pacific Northwest after a nearby nuclear attack. As it turns out, those killed by the initial blast are the lucky ones; Alexander and her family must suffer through radiation poisoning and sickness, the daily diminution of life this causes, and, for Alexander, the eventual deaths of those around her. Quietly powerful and never overstated. --Marshall Fine

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5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting - will make you pray for world peace - Aug 13 2010
By Sherry-Lynn Estey
Format:DVD
I saw this film many years ago - before I actually had children of my own. Recently I came across it again and was even more devastated by the film than I had been 27 years ago. It is a powerful film which makes us all realize the absolute insanity of nuclear war. I have seen 'The Day After' and while it is very good, it pales in comparison to 'Testament'. This movie will definitely make you cry, but I recommend that everyone see it. The message is so important.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Testament Jun 9 2005
By Vanessa Doyle
Format:DVD
A haunting film! Very realistic and memorable. I will never forget some of those scenes. A real masterpiece.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Movie will stay with you for days! Jun 21 2004
By Jeremy Boettcher
Format:VHS Tape
You think Titanic and E.T. were sad? Watch this heartbreaking movie and you'll be depressed for days.i am not kidding. this is an excellant powerful movie that will stay in your mind. JAne alexander is a mother with her three children and husband living in CA. when her husband is away on a business trip the unthinkable happens. and soon people everywhere are dying of radiation. Watching Jane Alexander trying to keep her family together just touches your heart. Many parts of this movie stay with you that other people have mentioned. This is not a movie you could watch over and over. The music by james horner is beautiful and haunting as well. the few times i have seen this movie after it is over, i either have tears rolling down my face or i am sitting there in stunned silence. Mainly the first. This is a highly recommneded movie!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie -- why isn't it on DVD?
Jane Alexander has never been a terribly show-offy actor, which is probably why she's more respected than recognized. Read more
Published on May 20 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Usual End of the World Movie
As most every reviewer here mentions, this is a quietly powerful film. Jane Alexander gives an excellent performance as a mother trying to carry on after the most devastating of... Read more
Published on April 16 2004 by Scott FS
5.0 out of 5 stars Best End of World Film there is; Excellent human drama
I remember seeing "The Day After" on TV in 1983 and was very unimpressed. Even with big names like Jason Robards and good FX you just didn't care about the characters. Read more
Published on Dec 2 2003 by Adam Bernstein
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful is an understatement
If this film doesn't affect you, then I don't know what will. Twenty years later, this film is even more relevant in the fact that the world can come to a standstill. Read more
Published on Nov 10 2003 by Greg
4.0 out of 5 stars Anti-nuclear war film hits hard and personal
I saw the theatrically-released version of "Testament" in Berkeley California in the early 1980s. Read more
Published on Oct 15 2003 by M. Veiluva
5.0 out of 5 stars Important Film Everyone Should See
Why isn't this movie out on DVD? It's frustrating that so many great movies are being forgotten in the video-to-DVD shift. Read more
Published on July 16 2003 by dreadful light
5.0 out of 5 stars Saddest film ever made?
Saddest film ever made? Hard to say. Surely, it's the saddest film that I think about on a recurrent basis. And just as surely it's a BRILLIANT film. Read more
Published on July 16 2003 by David Pearlman
5.0 out of 5 stars Saddest film ever made?
Saddest film ever made? Hard to say. Surely, it's the saddest film that I think about on a recurrent basis. And just as surely it's a BRILLIANT film. Read more
Published on July 16 2003 by David Pearlman
5.0 out of 5 stars Saddest film ever made?
Saddest film ever made? Hard to say. Surely, it's the saddest film that I think about on a recurrent basis. And just as surely it's a BRILLIANT film. Read more
Published on July 16 2003 by David Pearlman
5.0 out of 5 stars This movie forever touched my heart
I saw this movie about 6 years ago. I sat and cried while my kids were sleeping. Never has a movie moved me like this. I didn't even know the name of it. Read more
Published on Feb 12 2003 by Tara
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