Product Details

• Actors: Kelly McGillis, Jon DeVries, Adrian Pasdar, Ellen Burstyn, Julian Sands
• Directors: Mary Lambert
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Turner Home Ent
• VHS Release Date: January 13, 1998
• Run Time: 94 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302579511
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,928 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Restrained Mary Lambert, but not too much so, July 9, 2002

By	Michael Thomas Roe (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This really is a gorgeous production and it's nice to note that the critics have been kinder to it than other Mary Lambert films ("Pet Semetary 1 and 2" and "Siesta", to name a few). Lambert is usually a flamboyant director and not afraid of wearing her influences on her sleeve (Ken Russell, Nic Roeg, etc.). But like her many mentors, Lambert is capable of showing restraint when needed and "Grand Isle" is a perfect example. Set in Louisiana at the turn of the century, "Grand Isle" is filled with excellent set design and costuming. The photography is drenched in sunlight and the sequences are framed by "fades to white". In other words, an atmospheric and ambient endeavor. The musical score is quite nice. Touches of classical piano with synthesizer washes. Other reviewers have mentioned the plot, so I won't go in to that other than mention that there are some fabulous fantasy/flash-back sequences that are lovely and thought provoking. Those looking for a classy period romance/drama will enjoy this as much as the Mary Lambert and art-house afficianados.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you enjoy the Kate Chopin book The Awakening see this!!!, June 5, 1999

By A Customer

I love this movie. Kate Chopin is one of my favorite writers and this film is a wonderful adaptaion of the Awakening! I highly suggest this movie. It is a movie with a strong female lead and can be called a "chick flick" but it is a wonderful movie.

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprising, August 15, 2007

By	K. Willson "seacrest" (FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There's something very special about this movie; the book upon which it was based must have something to do with this. I saw it years ago--but it still resonates. One day I'll get around to reading the book+