Tall Tale [Region 2] | ![Tall Tale [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51lifmuynKL._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Actors: Patrick Swayze, Oliver Platt, Roger Aaron Brown, Nick Stahl, Scott Glenn
Category: DVD
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 132477
Format: PAL
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Running Time: 98 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5017188810791
ASIN: B0001GNJQU
Theatrical Release Date: March 24, 1995
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 class movies May 18, 2009
M. Schmucker (NE USA)
We read tall tales in English class and the students enjoy watching this movie afterward.
 Good Lightweight Adventure May 1, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
I expected some sort of supernatural-type hero story with he likes of Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan and Jhn Henry, but this movie was more like a regular adventure. It reminded me, in some respects, of an adventure out West such as "White Fang." It was that kind of story.
The kid in here, "Daniel Hackett," played by Nick Stahl, was a little annoying for awhile, the typical snotty kid they like to show in the movies, but came to his senses by the end and wound up a decent kid who respected the people he was supposed to respect.
Meanwhile, all the characters including bad-guy "J.P. Stiles" (Scott Glenn) were a lot of fun to watch and hear, with some good dialog. Patrick Swaze was a hoot as "Pecos Bill" and Oliver Platt equally fun as "Paul Bunyan," and who doesn't admire big "John Henry" (Roger Aaron Brown)?
It took all the way up to late 2008 for this to be available on DVD, but then it comes out in a formated-to-TV ratio instead of the 2.35:1 it should be. I won't buy it, now. Oh, well, it's still a fun movie - pure escapism for more than just kids.
 A Cheesy Film made for young kids and young kids only... May 15, 2008
Atticus (Omaha, NE, USA)
TALL TALE has the potential to be an excellent film. The possibilities of a tall tale adventure with Pecos Bill, Calamity Jane, Paul Bunyan, and John Henry should be great. This isn't.
The two stars I gave it are for two performances that head and pretty good cast and the music by Randy Edelmen (the genius behind GETTYSBURG's score). Patrick Swayze is an excellent actor, and now I fully appreciate his ability to turn a complete dud of a role into gold. He takes the role of Pecos, a shallow character, and steals every moment onscreen. When he flies in and out of his tornado, you don't even glance at the larger-than-life twister because you're mesmorized by Swayze. He's excellent.
The other good acting is by Stephen Lang (also from GETTYSBURG) in a brief role as the hero's dad. The music is amazing.
The film starts off engaging enough, but slowly deteriorates down to cheesy plot and dialouge. Many of the scenes toward the end made me laugh out loud because of their predictable nature. Other negative things are often choppy visual effects and incomplete shots.
Nice try, but the film fails.
 I accidentally ordered a region 2 import and I can not play it April 25, 2008
Andrea K. Gowen (Pico Rivera California)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I threw away the packing and have no idea who I purchased this DVD from. Oh well . It is useless to me because I did not know that restrictions exist. If the seller recognizes my name please respond to this message.
Ageless January 10, 2007
Avid Camper (Girard, IL)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great movie for both adults and children. The cast is perfect. We've all heard about these characters. It's fun to see them as actual people!
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