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The War [HD DVD]

Elijah Wood (Actor), Kevin Costner (Actor), Jon Avnet (Director) | Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) | Format: HD DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
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Kevin Costner is the big name here, but the film belongs squarely to Elijah Wood, who plays his son. The film deals with the children of a Vietnam veteran in 1970 Mississippi; as their dad (Costner) tries to cope with posttraumatic stress disorder after serving in the war, the kids build a mammoth tree house in the woods--then must defend it against the local white-trash bullies. The film includes a particularly harrowing contest involving a swim across the reservoir of a decrepit water tower; still, director Jon Avnet can't avoid a certain "can't we all just get along" didactic message. That doesn't put a damper on the youthfully natural quality of the child actors, and Costner is actually quite winning as a sensitive, troubled soul. --Marshall Fine

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5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional Ride! Aug 15 2011
By Don
Format:DVD
One of my favourite movies of all time. If you like movies like Stand by Me and Super 8, you'll like The War. Can't understand why rental shops don't stock it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The War is a great film! April 8 2004
By A Customer
Format:DVD
It's a great bit of nostalgia about a low income family's struggles in the South around the time of the Vietnam War. There are many things going on. A father who returns from the war disturbed, with lingering emotional problems. White and black children playing and growing together, puzzled by the concept of racism still lingering. A feud with a trashy gang of kids from across town. The desire to move up in the world and find better living conditions. There's heartbreak, suspense, and some comedy. Breathtaking scenes of the rural south where you can almost feel the heat. Characters that seem very real. Elijah Wood is fantastic and his accent sounds authentic. My only complaint is that he was a positively GORGEOUS boy at the time, like a piece of fine art to look at, and they shouldn't have sheared all his beautiful hair off for this role. It's supposed to be 1970, not 1953! Most boys didn't have crew-cuts in 1970! If he'd had hair in this film like he'd had in 'The Adventures of Huck Finn' the camera would've exploded to bits from his physical perfection as well as his flawless performance!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Acting - A joy to watch Jan 29 2004
By Faith Blooms
Format:VHS Tape
This is a great film but I feel the story line could of been a bit stronger. I love the cast which includes Mare Winningham, one of my favorites. The times were hard, it is a rough around the edges type of movie with a great ending. The acting is the best especially the parts played by the children.Diane
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! Love it!
I loved this movie SOOOOOOOO much! It was soooo sad when Stu's dad died, though! I am desperately trying to call him Stu because Elijah Wood is my favorite actor EVER!!!! Read more
Published on April 6 2004 by Morantwen_Ariamor
5.0 out of 5 stars intrigued
I was truly captivated and intrigued by this movie from the first minute. I literally sat on the edge of my seat the entire movie. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2004 by Reginald R. Roberson
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Movie!
I have seen this movie 6 times. This movie touches on everything that is truely important in my life. Read more
Published on Oct 28 2003 by Mitchell r. Tatro
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good film
This movie is very under rated. One of Elijah wood`s best performances.
Published on July 19 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites
This movie is great. It's one of those fun movies you can watch with the whole family. I reccomend it.
Published on April 19 2003 by Kristin Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming family drama?
I went into this thinking it would be a fairly lighthearted view of one family's troubles living in 1970 Mississippi. After one viewing, I was shocked. Read more
Published on Jan 18 2003 by "starcat311"
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, a must see movie!
If you liked stand by me, this is even better. one of my all time favorites.dang dittly dang.
Published on Jan 14 2003 by Dorothy J Mills
5.0 out of 5 stars and critics dont like it that much
You know, i dont understand sometimes why the critics gnaw on such films as this and "pay it forward"
i dont know what they expect from a film but this one... Read more
Published on Jan 11 2003 by paul kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Flawed, but still one of my favorites
When I first saw this movie, I remember thinking Elijah Wood is one of the most amazing actors of the times. Even at his age, he was almost upstaging Kevin Costner. Read more
Published on Dec 24 2002 by Carolyn P. Joly
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent drama the whole family can enjoy
I originally saw this movie beause I enjoy Costner's acting, and I got a bonus with a well developed storyline and great supporting cast. Read more
Published on Nov 19 2002 by John D. Hernandez Jr.
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