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Enchanted April [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ]

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I was very pleased to see this film was to be released on DVD. 'Enchanted April' is a lovely and uplifting film, beautifully shot. Unfortunately this DVD edition is a cheap Mother's Day knockoff. It appears to have been mastered from the VHS edition with absolutely no adjustments or enhancements of any kind. It's hard to imagine the VHS edition being worse. The menu screen, which is barely necessary, is actually ugly - a considerable feat when this film is bursting with beautiful imagery. The picture is grainy, fuzzy and full screen with poor contrast and saturation.

If you love this film don't sully it's memory with this travesty.

Why is it when "Braineating Zombies from the Planet of Rancid Puss" can get the royal DVD treatment, cinema gems like 'Enchanted April' get treated so shoddily? Sadly we all know the answer to that question...

So why in the world isn't there a U.S. release yet? I remember seeing this movie at an independent movie house back in the early 1990's and absolutely loved every aspect of it. I have it on tape which is quickly becoming archaic so why not release it on DVD by this time? Surely, by the 2000's this delightful movie is deserving of a U.S. release. I know I would buy it as well as purchase it as a gift for many friends of mine. I know at least ten other people who would love this film. This movie is pure escapism and completely beautiful; too bad it's not available for U.S. citezens.

Let me add my voice to those asking for a DVD release of this film in the USA. Enchanted April is a perfect example of those films with subtle but distinctive characterization, a perfect balancing of character opposites, awareness that landscape illuminates character, and that elusive island magic so characteristic of the best British films. As others have already noted, it's a film to be enjoyed many, many times.

We have watched this movie on VHS several times. It is a wonderful story. However it should be on DVD for the USA audience - to allow the viewer to see the beauty of this area.
What a waste

This is an amazing film, but what is most amazing is that it is STILL not released in the US! Then again, why are we surprised.

The acting is superb, as expected of such a cast. The feeling one gets from this film is as if one had indeed gone on vacation for a month to paradise, without having to deal with airport delays or luggage lost! NOTE FOR FANS: This film was actually made for TV by the BBC, which is why you will not find a widescreen version of it.

UPDATE: A US release has now happened. As with other international DVD releases of this film, it is 'forced' Widescreen. This means we lose a little at the bottom in favour of the widescreen format. Not my preferred choice (I like a film released in its original format, but at least, we have it. I love this film in any way.

I love this movie, and can't believe it still isn't available in the US on DVD. Please, release it, and I will happily buy it!

This beautiful, magical movie should be available in a DVD format that will play on American and Canadian DVD players. I rated this 5 stars for the film content, not the DVD format.

The acting is first rate, the story is wonderful, and the cinematography is beautiful.

Even though this film could be considered a "chick flick," I know many men who also think it is a wonderful movie. If you liked Under the Tuscan Sun, A Room With a View, My House in Umbria, Tea With Mussolini, Widows' Peak, A Month by the Lake, or Chocolat you'll love this movie!

Unfortunately, if you live in North America, you'll have to love it in a grainy VHS, not a crisp DVD, format. Please, whoever does these things, release Enchanted April on DVD in North America?

It is a shame there is not a DVD for this region for Enchanted April. It is a classic. It is beautiful, each frame is lovingly shot. The storyline is developed in a wonderful way. The acting is supurb. There is something for men and women alike. We need this film included with other classics already in this format.

Please, consider my vote for this DVD. There are many many women friends that I know want this to happen. It would be worth it by far for those of you hoping to sell DVDs

We purchased the Australian version. Our computers would allow one viewing and no more. This is a film to be watched many times. Please keep that in mind..

I join the host of others hoping that this will soon be made into a DVD we can watch! I saw this originally on a rental video in Korea. It was wonderful. Now I am reading the Elizabeth von Arnim 1922 book and it is just as wonderful, and I know now the movie faithfully followed the book. Those chosen to play the roles were perfect, especially Joan Plowright as Mrs. Fisher. Why oh why can other movies that were total trash be made into DVD`s and treasures like this lie at the wayside for years? We wait...

But that was on HBO. Having read the other reviews, I would not purchase this Australian format, but I would buy it on regular
DVD if they ever issue that kind of copy. It never gets boring; with each viewing I noticed more and more about the artistry of the film: Miranda Richardson asleep with a gecko(?)running across her face, and her tongue protruding to wipe off a drop of sweat. The gorgeous Polly Walker(heavy flapper make-up hides her intense beauty in this movie)walking in the moonlight, appearing
lonely and somewhat sad that an unwanted suitor has fallen back in love with his wife. The hesitancy and then mutual pleasure between Walker's and Michael Kitchen's characters, as they find each other in the night among the gardens. And, of course, the
formidable Joan Plowright melting in the warm hands and heart of
the formerly passive and unhappily married character, played by the actress, Josie Lawrence. I'm not sure if most men would fall in love with this film, as so many women have. Harrison Ford is not in even one scene.
Two of the three actors who play the male protagonists I find quite unattractive physically, and play rather snivelly roles. I found it difficult to relate to the two unhappy marriages being magically renewed by the visit to this Meditteranean seaside village. But all in all, the film is lovely, and I felt inspired to go back to Italy for a third time. The setting
certainly can make one long to go to this extraordinarily beautiful country and find one's own Portofino. I would purchase a copy of Enchanted April so I could renew my acquaintance with the film occasionally, but not unless and until a usable DVD is issued.