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In His Father's Shoes

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4 star:		(2)
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2 star:		(1)
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This is a nicely done story on the powerful bond between fathers and sons. After his father dies, young Clay fulfills his father's deathbed wish to heal family wounds. With the aid of magical wingtip shoes, a gift to his father from a strange gypsy, Clay literally steps into his father's shoes and visits his dad's childhood. Clay finds a sustaining connection with his father after his death, and reconnects other members of his extended family. An excellent film for children who have lost a loved one. Clay's mother is warmly supportive of her son's need to come to terms with the death in his own way.

Both Louis Gossett, Jr. and Robert R'ichard are very good in their respective roles. R'ichard, who won an Emmy for his performance, exhibits a wide range of emotions, befitting his character's coming to terms with the death of his father and the realization that he is the "carbon copy" of his father. This is one well-made film that is great for the entire family and should promote discussion and understanding about the importance of all members of the familial unit.

Good family entertainment.
Similar to "Back to the Future" but having good points about family life.
A young boy's father dies, but by some magical shoes, the boy goes back in time
to learn about his father's life.

This is a classic with outstanding acting, and I would recommend for an all family all ages evening entertainment.

I originally was online to purchase something different, saw this movie and read what it was about, sounded interesting so I purchased it (for a great price). My son and daughter set down to look at it with me and we throughly enjoyed it.

This is an excellent movie....I havent seen it in years and I nearly cried when I saw it. At first when he puts on the wingtip shoes he doesnt know what is happening and everytime he put them on he was in a different part of his fathers life. But when he finally stands up to his Grandfather for his Father made a really connection between Fathers & Sons. ****I LOVED IT!!! EVERYONE SHOULD SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!****

Super movie that came quick and in good shape. Liked the premise and the way the movie played out.

This was a great movie with Lou Gosset, Jr. A little sentimental with a touch of science fiction mixed in.

What a touching movie about a father and son. This is one movie that dispels the African American stereotypical movies that degrade the African American race. It was Most Excellent."

I AM SO GLAD THEY PUT THIS MOVIE ON DVD!
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES!
IT REMINDS ME OF QUANTUM LEAP!

RI' CHARD IS SO CUTE IN THIS MOVIE!
(RICHARD)
HE WAS AN ADORABLE LITTLE BOY, THAT GREW UP INTO A VERY HANDSOME MAN!

I LOVE HOW HE GOES BACK IN TIME, TO FIX HIS FAMILY PROBLEMS!
5 STAR MOVIE *****