| On Golden Pond (Special Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Mark Rydell
Actors: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug Mckeon, Dabney Coleman
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  92 reviews
Sales Rank: 2828
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Special Edition, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 109
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: IVED14781D
UPC: 012236147817
EAN: 0012236147817
ASIN: B0000JBALO
Theatrical Release Date: January 22, 1982
Release Date: December 16, 2003
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Product Description
For norman and ethel thayer this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter chelsea arrives the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years. Norman must find a way through his anger and fear of growing old Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 02/01/2005 Starring: Henry Fonda Katharine Hepburn Run time: 105 minutes Rating: Pg
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Writer Ernest Thompson, who came up with the original stage play of On Golden Pond and adapted it for film, is lucky to have two giants of the screen give dignity and breadth to his sometimes trite dialogue. Henry Fonda, in his last role, plays a prickly English professor at the disagreeable age of 80. Visiting his summer house by a Maine lake with his wife (Katharine Hepburn), the old man forges an unlikely bond with a lonely boy, comes to terms with his daughter (Jane Fonda), and suffers disorienting effects of mild dementia. Even playing a tired old man, Fonda is an absolute lion of a movie star, and Hepburn brings her special spirit to the part of his worried bride. The onscreen relationship between Henry and Jane Fonda naturally makes one think about their much-discussed difficulties offscreen, but that's a side benefit in a movie that is really just a celebration of simple human decency. Directed by Mark Rydell (Harry and Walter Go to New York). --Tom Keogh
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 Evergreen October 2, 2008
This movie is an evergreen that everyone would love to have in their video library. It's the last of Henry Fonda's films; and coupled with his daughter and with Katherine Hepburn, this film displays the richness of a good story portrayed by excellent actors! If you can watch it without an occasional tear, you need to relax!!!
 The tale of true and everlasting love September 26, 2008
It's not many years ago I watched this film for the first time. Had to admit that before watching it I was a bit skeptical, I thought it would be just one of those boring hyper-romantic films but.... Finally when I got the chance to watch it I was breathtaken! This film is simply a masterpiece of a time that, unfortunately, is long gone. A time where love could last a lifetime and still be beautiful at the end of life. How many of those films are made today in this hasty divorce filled time? Not many I'd say! It was such a beautiful experience to watch this film and in a strange way it made me also sad. Mainly because today's world isn't like that anymore for how many people can stay in love and care for eachother after 50 years? The theme of everlasting love, knowing eachothers habits through a whole life is really something very very special. The roles as the elderly couple were also played with such an honesty that it was amazing and the music plus the landscape and the actual calmness of the film makes it into a film that won't ever be forgotten; at least it shouldn't be! Of course it's romantic but it's also realistic and that's what makes it different from other socalled romantic films. There's a catch in it and there's something to think about too! The beauty of these two old people and their relationship is something I believe many people will envy. Having been together for half a century and still being so much in love as the film shows. A film that ought to be seen by people who still dare to believe in lifelong love and for those who don't - forget about it then you'll just waste your time or think "jee, that's ridiculous"...
A classic! I grew up watching this. September 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I still love this movie. Jane Fonda, Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda are all wonderful. A very heartwarming story about the relationships between three generations. You can't go wrong with adding this movie to your collection.
on golden pond September 7, 2008
One of the most memorable films of all time. Katherine and Henry
made this movie. Lovable and funny, too.
On Golden Pond August 28, 2008
This wonderful movie has appeal for all ages. We watch it annually with our Grand Children on the eve our departure for our own lake cabin.
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