Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog | | Cast : | Mimi Rogers, Bruce Davison, Jesse Bradford | | Director : | Phillip Borsos | | Studio : | Fox Home Entertainme | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen | | Released Date : | January 13, 1995 | | DVD Released Date : | March 11, 2003 | | Language : | German (Dubbed), English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | August 23, 2005 | | Summary | Wondful Family Film | Content
 | This is a locally made movie, so my expectations were low. It was a gripping tale. First, the characters were all thoroughly likable, none of the Hollywood cliché petty cruelties and insults. The landscapes are spectacular and menacing. The imaginative use of mixed sound and music gives a heightened sense of reality. Even though I saw it on a relatively small screen, it has much of the emotional impact of IMAX. Of course yellow dog steals the show since she is so sincere. This is not a cute film, but a rather scary tale of getting lost, survival and rescue.
Only in retrospect did I wonder how the climatic scene was done. I still wonder if everyone, including yellow dog risked their necks to shoot it. The natural world dangers in the film were similar to dangers I have lived myself, so they seemed ever so much more frightening than guns and bombs. It would be a bit too frightening for small children.
Even though I knew I was being heavily manipulated by the inevitable happy ending, I could not help myself from bursting into tears. |
| Rating | | | Date | August 14, 2004 | | Summary | Spectacular and suspenseful family film! | Content
| The cover of our DVD of "Far From Home" says in large letters: "Family Feature". And a great family movie it is. But don't make the mistake of thinking that this is just another dog movie, in this case the adventures of a Labrador named "Yellow". Even more it is about the adventures of his young master Angus. Angus acquires Yellow when the dog appears on the family property, apparently lost, and soon the boy and his dog become firm friends. When Angus and Yellow are marooned in wilderness country after the sinking of his father's ship, it is their combined strength that is required to survive the rugged coastline, vast forests, and hostile wildlife.
Most of the conflict revolves around this very real struggle against the elements, leading up to a suspenseful and heartwarming conclusion. But along with this suspense comes excellent and convincing characterization. More than just an adventure story, "Far From Home" is ultimately a coming-of-age story, as Angus learns about responsibility and survival. In the process, his relationships with his father and with his dog are especially well-portrayed.
Although the movie is "clean", I would not recommend this movie for younger children under 10 mainly because of its capacity to evoke strong emotions of fear (there are some scary moments involving a sinking ship during a storm, a wolf attack, and a perilous log crossing over a ravine) and grief (it's hard to hold back the emotions experienced at losing a missing child). But with this depth of emotion, older children and adults alike will find it a real tear-jerker. When combined with good acting and some lovely cinematography of beautiful rugged British Columbia, this movie is definitely a drama worth keeping for the family. - GODLY GADFLY
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| Rating | | | Date | November 29, 2003 | | Summary | far from home: the adventures of yellow dog | Content
| well,this just goes to show why you don't blindly accept a critics review. I own a yellow lab(2) and I can tell you this is a pretty realistic. Yes I guess the critics would like to see a gloom and doom ending but I dont think they heard of the true story of when one of these trmendously faithful conpanions carried his master half a mile back to his home after he suffered a near fatal heart attack(would have been fatal if not for yellows actions). It is a very heartwarming story without being predictable and just fantastic views. The heck with critics. Buy this because it makes you feel good and that there wasnt a need for explosions or car chases or guns to provide for interesting viewing. |
| Rating | | | Date | November 19, 2002 | | Summary | Great for young and old | Content
| I bought this for my son when he was five years old. I wanted to purchase something that was not a cartoon, but would still fit into his age group. He still watches it at ten years old, and we now have his younger brother joining in. I haven't found anyone who doesn't enjoy this video. His great grandmother even enjoyed it. It is a video good for both young and old alike. |
| Rating | | | Date | October 09, 2002 | | Summary | Good Family Movie | Content
| Our family really enjoys this movie. The story is not terribly predictable and the actors all do a solid job. Beautiful scenery and enough action to keep the little ones engaged. Should be on DVD. We'll add it to our collection. |
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