The Waterdance (1991)
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93% of critics liked it
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Paralyzed in a 1984 accident, writer/director Neal Jimenez (of River's Edge fame) channelled his own experiences and emotions into his 1991 film Waterdance. Eric Stoltz stars as a young writer left incapacitated by a hiking accident. He is placed in a paraplegic ward, peopled by patients of all… More Paralyzed in a 1984 accident, writer/director Neal Jimenez (of River's Edge fame) channelled his own experiences and emotions into his 1991 film Waterdance. Eric Stoltz stars as a young writer left incapacitated by a hiking accident. He is placed in a paraplegic ward, peopled by patients of all races and emotional states. Together with his new-found friends, Stoltz rebels against the hospital system and his own debilitation. Helen Hunt and Wesley Snipes are among the costars in this effective update (though not a remake) of 1950's The Men. Waterdance was given a brief theatrical release in 1992 before being telecast on PBS' American Playhouse in early 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- R, 1 hr. 46 min.
- Directed By
- Elizabeth Peņa, Eric Stoltz
- Written By
- Neal Jimenez
- Genres
- Drama
- In Theaters
- May 13, 1992 Wide
- On DVD
- Dec 18, 2001
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
What's most striking about the film is its meticulous attention to detai, authenticity, and tight focus: This is the story of 3 ordinary guys, not war heroes, who happen to be in wheel chairs; Jimenez based the script on his personal experience.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A paraplegic squares off against fear, anger, loneliness and despair.
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
A film of stellar performances. Stoltz is nothing short of sensational.
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
An experience from a gifted writer telling a story from personal experience, as opposed to some hack culling together a melodrama about how sad it is to be crippled.
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Cast
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Eric Stoltzas Joel Garcia -
Helen Huntas Anna -
William Forsytheas Bloss
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Wesley Snipesas Raymond Hill -
Elizabeth Peņaas Rosa -
William Allen Youngas Les
