Product Details

• Actors: Samantha Morton, Peter O'Toole, Hester Odgers, Gerry O'Brien, Steve Pemberton
• Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Classic Media
• DVD Release Date: November 14, 2006
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000ICL3M4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #110,616 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Lassie" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

A family in financial crisis is forced to sell lassie their beloved dog. Hundreds of miles away from her true family lassie escapes & sets out on a journey home. Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 11/14/2006 Starring: Peter Dinklage Samantha Morton Run time: 99 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Charles Sturridge

Customer Reviews

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful.--- Better than Best, November 17, 2006

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This review is from: Lassie (Widescreen) (DVD)

By far, this movie is much, much better in every way possible than the 1943 movie and the 1994 movie. Those films were fine, but this particular version is in a class by itself. The acting, the photography, the dialogue, the plot, and the dog. I totally agree with what one other reviewer mentioned: that on the box, it says that "this is one of the best children's movies in years." It is NOT just a movie for children. It is a movie for all of us, young and old. Be prepared to shed some tears. It is a wonderful movie. Better than best. I loved it. I saw it in the movie theater a few months ago and now bought the DVD. The distributors did a poor distribution job. It was not heavily promoted or seen in a multitude of theaters. That was grossly incorrect thinking. This is a movie that can be viewed again and again. Superb!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, even educational and Peter O'Toole shines in this one, April 13, 2007

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This review is from: Lassie (Widescreen) (DVD)

This whole movie is charming but Peter O'Toole, to my mind, keeps the movie firmly in balance, neither too sentimental or too serious. He is, as always, a consumate actor and you can see just what a perfectionist he is when watching the Outtakes (some are pretty funny). He can laugh at himself and often does and seems to be having a great deal of fun in this film.
The DVD is well worth purchasing because it not only retells the beloved story of Lassie's attempt to get back to her family but contains a wealth of bonus features, unlike some DVDs. There is a special Animal Planet feature filmed from the set, cast and crew interviews and behind the scenes info as well as actual Animal Auditions! There was a lot of work put into this DVD and it shows.
This is a film that will be of interest, on some level, to everyone in the family. Even if the movie itself isn't your favorite part of the DVD (but it was for me), the Bonus Features are engaging.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Animal Film Since Babe!, November 14, 2006

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DogFish (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lassie (Widescreen) (DVD)

I had low expectations for this film with all the poorly done animal movies, but this one is something else. It's one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen! This Lassie is a remake of the original Lassie Come Home based on the book by Eric Knight. Well acted, well shot and well written, for me it is the best Lassie film ever. It tells the story of a dog who travels hundreds of miles to find her young master over some of the most inhospitable and visually stunning landscape in Great Britain. I highly recommend it whether you are a Lassie fan or not. It stands alone as a heart wrenching story about determination, loyalty, family, courage and love.

For Parents: The cover on the American release of the DVD is deceptive for Lassie is not a "children's" movie. The tone is somewhat dark throughout and children under seven or eight may be upset by some of the peril Lassie faces. Also the plot lines involving the human characters are detailed and may leave younger children yawning or confused.

Enjoy!