Strong drama about a lost boy and his new found love... blah blah blah... you get the idea. good if you wana impress your lady.
This multi-topic drama is captivating. I was most intrigued by the Father-Son bond between Mike Caine and Toby McGuire.
Toby acquires the maturity to follow into the elder doctor's shoes and becomes a more significant person in addtion to be the doc.
Wildly overrated by some prominent critics, this is a fairly straightforward coming-of-age story of a young man with an unusual upbringing. Probably the most cozy look at an orphanage since the musical "Annie" but that depiction creates most of the charm - an orphanage IS a home...( read more)
Crucial on Genesis & Society: drawn from expertise the movie speaks about choice of birth and the cradle of legalese.
tobey maguire is always boring... the film itself is dull and always predictable. michael caine is the only saving grace but his influence is impotent against the onslaught of monotony
Fairly slow paced but just a great all round film. Need to read the book now! I really liked Tobey Maguire in this :)
well-paced and powerful storytelling in this movie. There are no explosions or chases or catastrophes here... just a story of a boy, the orphanage he grew up in, and the relationships in his young life. The issues in this film are profound, and dealt with superbly. It is a sweet...( read more)
Really great. Caine is a standout and Maguire really delivers. Hard not to enjoy a great story.
A Stroy among a Million stories, of forbiiden love, irresponsibility and all between. A Beautiful Fascinating story.
This film features some really good acting, and it has a good story...most of the time. It's a bit flat in places, but still worth a look.
Homer (Tobey) grows up in an orphanage and is groomed by the doctor (Michael) to be his successor. But Homer has other plans. He wants to see the world and find his own way. He meets a young couple and travels with them to their hometown where he works in an apple orchard. He qui...( read more)
If you've seen the film you haven't read the novel. If you've read the novel you haven't seen the film. I highly recommend both.
It's hard not to like a movie when the writing is so sensitive and kind-hearted, especially when it takes on heavy subject matter honorably. I have a lot of respect for the script itself, and I think Lasse Hallström does a nice job structuring it. The execution feels heavy-handed...( read more)
(1999 Director: Lasse Hallstrom) As a fan of Michael Cain, let me say this is one of his finer performances. Seeing it again replayed on TV reminded me just what a lovely portrait of rural America this film is AND why it deserves 5 stars. Dr. Larch (Michael Caine) nightly says...( read more)
The Cider House Rules is a lovely film in many respects. Second time, M.C got the Best Actor Award in Supporting Role in 1999.
Despite my best efforts I didn't feel for anyone in this film, except Michael Caine. However it is superbly cast, I love Paul Rudd, beautifully filmed and has a delightful premise. I just don't know why it so unaffecting.
The performances from most the cast, particularly Michael Caine and Delroy Lindo were really good. There were also some moments of good cinematography as well, but yet I still felt there was something missing. Maybe it was just because the film took its time to tell the story, so...( read more)
This was incredibly good. So thought-provoking, this movie gets you personally involved with the characters, and opens your mind to other perspectives about sensitive issues.
The most moving, truthful and beautiful movie I've ever seen. The soundtracks is one of the best ever and the performances are stunning. Really love it! It's surely in my top 10 <3
This is a great coming of age film of first love, first heartbreak and finding your place in the world.
It's also a stunning looking film with top rate performances and a lush score. There is just something very beautiful about watching someone from a sheltered life, take their ...( read more)
What an awesome story. Michael Caine and Tobey McGuire give an outstanding performance.
Review will be written when/if re-watched (Probability: Zero).
First viewing: 29.04.2003
Original story, great acting, I really enjoyed it! On "My 5 Star Dramas" list. VHS.
No wonder this has gotten so many nominations. Great acting from great actors. I never thought I would get to enjoy a movie about abortions. Makes you think about our rules and morals sometimes.
Not many people seem to be giving this film as many stars as me but I found it to be so incredibly moving that I feel it is worthy of a 5 star rating. The music was perfect for the story too. Possibly not the ending that everyone would have hoped for but probably the one that w...( read more)
i thought that this was going to be different but it was fine. in the end it is sweet how he decides he wants to go back to the orphange to be with the kids.
