John Lithgow: Distant Thunder

Distant Thunder
Cast :	Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow
Director :	Rick Rosenthal
Studio :	Paramount Home Video
Format :	Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby
Released Date :	November 11, 1988
DVD Released Date :	December 07, 2004
Language :	English (Dubbed)
Audience Rating :	R (Restricted)
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Customer Reviews

Rating
Date	June 10, 2001
Summary	A Viewer
Content	I strongly disagree with the common perception of people's opinion with this film. To me, this about a psychological side to the "Rambos," and other one man army type soldiers of war. It shows how deeply troubled they are with the world, and other dilemmas that have occurred with their private lives. I think this story is more of a tale between a son with a father who is mentally ill. I think the Vietnam War is just a story that occurred and had a part of the drama. It's something that just makes this man more interesting in his character. The fact that he was a former Navy Seal unfortunately makes him much more dangerous to the rest of society I think people dislike films like this the most because they feel uncomfortable being in the face of mental illness. I assume it's much more comfortable for them to turn their back.

Rating
Date	September 27, 2000
Summary	Lithgow is great the film... is not
Content	John Lithgow gives a good performance in this highly rehashed film. It is not new or refreshing.. it is a typical 'nam movie. If you are a die hard Lithgow fan I would suggest watching some third rock from the sun re runs no one should be subjected to this schlock/