Product Details

• Actors: Jodelle Ferland, Christine Ghawi
• Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Monarch Video
• DVD Release Date: July 22, 2008
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0018ODXUG
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,980 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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CELINE - DVD Movie

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming Celine Dion & Rene Angelil Love Story!, February 19, 2009

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D. Munro (PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celine: The Unauthorized Life Story of Celine Dion (DVD)

If there were any errors in the movie, I didn't notice them -- I was engrossed in the chemistry between the two important leads -- the actor who plays Rene Angelil and the actress who played adult Celine. They did a great job at portraying a beautiful, passionate love story. Many doubted the sincerity of Celine & Rene's relationship, and they have persevered because of the strength of their love for each other.

This movie begins with Celine Dion's childhood, the start of her singing in her family's pub ... and Michel Dion creating a demo and sending it to the then-manager of Genette Reno, Rene Angelil. Rene listens to the demo and hears young Celine, then has her brought to his office. After hearing her sing, he agrees to represent her ... gambling on this young singer, and taking out a second mortgage on his house. Celine was not a classically beautiful child (hey, Rene saw her in an awkward preteen phase!), with awkward teeth that forced the taunting nickname of "Canine Dion." Young Celine flourishes as Rene mentors her into stardom.

Flash forward eight years. Celine is 20 and a young woman. Rene is divorced. After Celine Dion wins 1988 Euro Vision, a kiss changes everything forever ....

The exact timeline of the songs didn't interest me, but the placement of various Celine Dion songs in the movie was very poignant.

The epilogue shows Celine with her brand new hairstyle (short, blonde) performing "My Heart Will Go On" while her parents watch from backstage, standing beside Celine's husband Rene Angelil with baby Rene-Charles in his arms. A previous reviewer incorrectly said that Celine's father had already died before the "A New Day" tour, however it is said by both Celine and Rene on "Live in Las Vegas" - A New Day DVD that the show was going on already ... and Celine performed a show on the very day her father died, a hard show to do and very emotional. This movie wasn't supposed to be the "E True Hollywood Story" or a "Lifetime Intimate Portrait." Just a movie "inspired by her life" as it said at the end. And one that is very well done.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this movie!, July 29, 2008

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T. Walker "Movie Fanatic" (Jackson, MS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celine: The Unauthorized Life Story of Celine Dion (DVD)

I knew nothing about Celine Dion's life when I saw this movie on WE so I guess I don't know how I would feel if I had known the facts and realized the movie was inaccurate in places.

All I can say is that the movie is one of my favorites EVER and I am a huge movie fan. It is a touching and tender love story,has terrific music in it and wonderful casting and acting. It's entertainment at its best. What more could I ask for? I bought my own personal copy and I can't help watching it over and over. Christine Ghawi has become a favorite actress of mine now. I hope to see her in many more films to come.

Soooooo... if you want to see a great movie, watch this one. If you want a detailed account of Celine's life with unrelenting accuracy, read her books and either skip this movie or hey, maybe watch the movie just for the fun and entertainment it might bring? I say give credit where credit is due...enjoy it for what IT IS and give the folks who made the movie a break. It would be hard to believe that they have hurt Celine in any way. Ever since I saw the movie, I can't stop listening to my Celine CD's!!!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must For Fan's, May 16, 2008

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P. Bowden "PBow" (Europe/ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celine: The Unauthorized Life Story of Celine Dion (DVD)

I just saw this movie on the WE Channel, and I have to say the movie was a MUST FOR FAN's, it was pretty cramped together for 90 minutes but it gives you a general idea about Celine's way to fame and stardom! I know Celine and Renee are in love, but it still a bit creepy to see their 'romance' portrayed the way it was in the movie!
Overall, Fan's will like the movie and enjoy ...