Product Details

• Actors: Kelly McGillis, Jon DeVries, Adrian Pasdar, Ellen Burstyn, Julian Sands
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: 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 Best Sellers Rank: #142,574 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

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

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Michael Thomas Roe (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Grand Isle [VHS] (VHS Tape)

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

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This review is from: Grand Isle [VHS] (VHS Tape)

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

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K. Willson (FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grand Isle [VHS] (VHS Tape)

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+