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This 1994 update on the Lassie legend stars Thomas Guiry as a troubled city kid whose family retreats to the country, where he befriends the famous collie and changes for the better. Conflict develops when a ruthless sheep rancher causes trouble for everyone. Director Daniel Petrie (The Bay Boy) aims only to revive the healthy spirit of previous Lassie films (and the television series) in a new milieu, and toward those modest ambitions--predictable plot and all--he succeeds. Guiry is unusually good in what many young actors would have taken to be just another blossoming-teen part. --Tom Keogh
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The dog everyone loves now leaps into the '90s in this all-new, exciting, updated version of Lassie! Determined to start a new life in the country, the Turner family-Dad, Step-mom, little Jennifer and teenager Matt - leaves the city for the wilds of Virgi
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Very enjoyable update of the classic Lassie film, even if the villain of the piece is so stereotypical it's laughable (he uses guns and chews tobacco, so he must be a bad guy, right?). Gorgeous scenery and the kids aren't goodie-goodies but reasonably real children. Richard Farnsworth is wonderfully warm as the grandfather.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It is somewhat dishonest to call this a 'Lassie' film. This film never excited in me the same feelings as many of the older Lassie films. However, there are some positive aspects to this film.
First, Lassie (1994) is considerably more contemporary than most 'Lassie' films yet has a collie as the hero. (This might interest children ages 8 through 13 who enjoy action and dogs.)
Second, the film has a theme I appreciate - a theme of reaching out to others when others treat you cruely or degradingly.
Third, the film kept my attention more than other Lassie films or films with canine stars.
[While I enjoyed Old Yeller and Air Bud (1998), many dog films such as The Shaggy Dog (both 1959 and 2006), Where the Red Fern Grows, Shiloh, Far From Home, etc. either were incredible unrealistic or failed to keep my attention for long.]
However, there is merit in the response, "This film is too violent and uses foul language." While this Lassie film is no Stand By Me or Jaws, it isn't Mr. Roger's Neighborhood either. Some words are included in this film that parents may not appreciate their five year olds hearing, and some scenes (while not very violent) have undertones that are more likely to 'scare' parents than children.
I do not desire to give away the plot to the reader. However, the film begins with Lassie's real owner being killed in a tractor-trailer accident on wet roads. Based on this description, it is possible for the reader to further realize this is not a "sugar-coated" motion picture.
Overall, I would recommend this film to parents who have allowed their children to view 101 Dalmatians (live action) and/or films such as To Kill a Mockingbird. However, for parents with young children, Lassie films such as Lassie Come Home (1943) and Lassie (2006) might be more children friendly.
First, Lassie (1994) is considerably more contemporary than most 'Lassie' films yet has a collie as the hero. (This might interest children ages 8 through 13 who enjoy action and dogs.)
Second, the film has a theme I appreciate - a theme of reaching out to others when others treat you cruely or degradingly.
Third, the film kept my attention more than other Lassie films or films with canine stars.
[While I enjoyed Old Yeller and Air Bud (1998), many dog films such as The Shaggy Dog (both 1959 and 2006), Where the Red Fern Grows, Shiloh, Far From Home, etc. either were incredible unrealistic or failed to keep my attention for long.]
However, there is merit in the response, "This film is too violent and uses foul language." While this Lassie film is no Stand By Me or Jaws, it isn't Mr. Roger's Neighborhood either. Some words are included in this film that parents may not appreciate their five year olds hearing, and some scenes (while not very violent) have undertones that are more likely to 'scare' parents than children.
I do not desire to give away the plot to the reader. However, the film begins with Lassie's real owner being killed in a tractor-trailer accident on wet roads. Based on this description, it is possible for the reader to further realize this is not a "sugar-coated" motion picture.
Overall, I would recommend this film to parents who have allowed their children to view 101 Dalmatians (live action) and/or films such as To Kill a Mockingbird. However, for parents with young children, Lassie films such as Lassie Come Home (1943) and Lassie (2006) might be more children friendly.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
this movie is very good ! i love watching all the t.v. shows with Lassie and i love watching Lassie save poples lives ! i think "Marge and Bob" should get a life.... Tom Guiry is a great actor. and he does a great job playing Matt in the movie. so if you have not seen this movie... I WOULD SEE IT !! its a great movie for all ages !
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lassie
The movie came earlier than expected. it was for my high school age son's favorite movie when he was little. he was very surprised and pleased. he hadn't seen it in years. Read more
Published 1 month ago by sandy
4.0 out of 5 stars
"An Inspiring Adventure for the Whole Family"
a great movie for the whole family! full of adventure, faith, and growing pains, a true American family classic. Good picture, sound and Wonderful American Country scenery.
Published 1 month ago by Carlos G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lassie Is Always A Good Bet
It is amazing how the stories of "lassie" have grown. I guess we all like a faithful dog and how he always comes to the rescue. Read more
Published 2 months ago by RWM
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this movie.
Hard to beat the beauty of Tazewell County VA. Excellent movie. Wish there were more movies like this one. Love.
Published 3 months ago by S. Vane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
I love dogs movies. I love this movie. Its a family movie. I would recommend to anyone who love dog movies.
Published 4 months ago by Julia
5.0 out of 5 stars
This movie needs to be on Amazon Instant Video
This in my opinion is the best Lassie movie of all time.No other Lassie movie compares to it ever because it is just that good. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Harry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lassie
Love the movie Lassie, My grand children ages 3 and 1 1/2 can't get enough of this movie. G.reat price,shipping was very quick
Published 7 months ago by Lori
4.0 out of 5 stars
Review of the movie "Lassie"
This is the best of the Lassie movies I have seen, probably because it is modern (1994) compared to the old Lassie movies I watched on TCM. Read more
Published on September 29, 2010 by Rick Gershon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Plenty of Cheese and Corn
I wouldn't call this movie one the family will enjoy over and over again, because there's no such thing, but it's a movie that younger kids will like. Read more
Published on May 24, 2010 by Joseph_
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for dog lovers
I always loved Lassie as a kid, we even had a collie named Lassie. Anyway, my daughter who is 10yrs loves dogs, stuffed animals, books, movies you name it. Read more
Published on May 22, 2010 by Mom of three
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