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Mr North

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

A delightful film! Anthony Edwards is supported by a tremendous cast of characters including Robert Mitchum, Mary Stuart Masterson, Anjelica Huston, Lauren Bacall, Harry Dean Stanton, and Virgina Madsen. Based on a novel by Thornton Wilder and directed by Danny Huston, the film, filmed on location in Newport, Rhode Island, captures the charm and innocence of the 1920s. Anthony Edwards carries this film and makes the film, which would otherwise be simply mediocre, come to life. A charming film well worth watching.

Based on Thornton Wilder's novel THEOPHILUS NORTH, this is, in its own quiet way, a magical picture. It's about a young college man who gives off electrical charges from his body (an old parlor trick); he comes to Newport one season early in the 20th century and begins to transform people. There is an exuberance and optimism that rub off on these stuffy summer people, and they begin to come to life in a way they've never experienced before. And, of course, there are those electrical charges, which some residents swear to as having magical healing powers. As reality, this movie would never work, but it has a fairy tale quality about it that transcends believability and allows us to just enjoy the proceedings. Definitely worth a watch.

What a movie !!!! What a cast !!!! Anthony Edwards, Robert Mithchum, Mary Kay Place, Anjelica Huston, Harry Dean Stanton, Lauren Bacall and so many more..... What a great idea to have a novie that says to kids.....you can try something out once,but it may not work. If it does great but always be on the lookout for things not to work. It was great.

Just got the DVD, and forgot how wonderfully entertaining this film really is. Danny Huston's directorial debut was met with mixed reaction, but this film never fails to entertain. It's simple, sweet and a bit profound (based on Thornton Wilder) and the attention to 1920's period detail is intact. The most fun thing is the exemplary ensemble cast that Mr. Huston assembled (no doubt with help from father, John, who was co-writer). Anjelica Huston, Mary Stuart Masterson, Tammy Grimes, Virginia Madsen, Harry Dean Stanton, the wonderful Lauren Bacall, and, most notably, the GREAT Robert Mitchum. Holding it all together,in a wonderfully confident fashion, is a young Anthony Edwards in the title role. He is an Everyman, knowing he is better than his lot, talented and confident enough to fulfill his dream. A fine cameo from the great playwright, Christopher Durang, is also a pleasure. After a day of beating your brains out and wondering why life isn't better, watch this film and you'll feel good. Apparently, Mr. North was in all the right places at the right time... Hey! It COULD happen...(?)

With Anthony Edwerds as Mr. North, Robert Mitchum as James Bosworth, Lauren Bacall as Amilia Crinston and Anjelica Huston as Persis Bosworth-Tennyson you realy can't go rong. A great movie, the only thing that kept it from the fifth star is how Persis ran of with Mr. North almost at first glance. It's basicly about this guy, Mr. North, and what he does with the electricty he stores in his body. It is also about who hates him because of it. With great acting by Robert Mitchum, Lauren Bacall and Anjelica Huston, don't pass this one up.
- An Anjelica Huston Fan

For the most part, this is a cute movie. However, if you kids old enough to catch certain actions and language [mine are 10 & 12] - this isn't for them. There are a couple of scenes and lines that caught us off guard!

I feel like the Debbie-Downer at this party. I enjoyed the movie for what it was: a feel-good, high comedy - and I do think Anthony Edwards did a very admirable job. However, having read Thorton Wilder's book first, it cannot compare. I think the most thought-provoking situations - and some very important characters - were left out. I also felt the emphasis on the "magic" took away from the more profound meaning conveyed in the book. I wonder if the other reviewers read the book and, again, I probably would have a more favorable view of it had I not. It's cliche to say the book is better than the movie but in this case that is most certainly the case. For those who enthusiatically enjoyed the movie, I encourage you to read Mr. Wilder's wonderful and delighful book.

What a great story depicting an interesting time period. Anthony Edwards is fantastic and I so enjoyed the roles of Robert Mitchum and Angelica Huston. I watch this movie over and over. It's funny and sweet.

I have to admit that I am biased. I have always liked Anthony Edwards, Robert Mitchum, Lauren Bacall, and Virginia Madsden. Yet it was this film that exposed me to the the fact that Ms. Huston could act in subtle unseen ways. Needless to say this is one of my most favorite films. I won't tell you the plot, but suffice to say that Mr. North finds us like we all, scraping to get by. Only Mr. North has decided to have an adventure while doing it. Now isn't that the way to live life until someone covers you up with sod, Live life as an adventure.
Thorton Wilder's Mr. North has it right, & Anthony Edwards shines in this role!

This is a wonderful, feel good movie. It, of course, has some "OMG, how can this be happening moments", too. It's set in a beautiful area and is very well done with lots of easy to recognize stars.