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The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn [VHS]

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This is a charming "feel good" movie with an enchanting performance by Sidney Poitier. The character, Mr. Dearborn is so endearing and truly magical you will be spellbound. Sidney Poitier has won both my heart and respect with this delightful piece of work.

When my Mom said she wanted to rent this movie, I cringed. But hours later when the movie was over, I was deeply moved and touched. Sidney and the entire cast brought to life an incredible story of love, loss, humanness, and ambition. I was very impressed. It's a feel good movie that brings tears and laughter. Good to watch on a day when it seems humanity doesn't have a soul.

I just love this movie. It's clean, the whole family can watch, and that's becoming a rarity these days. You have this 90 year old man(Poitier) who is a carpenter. He enjoys what he does, he gives a helping hand to those who need it, and lives very simple. Then you get these people who want to put up a mall at the very location where Noah lives, and he doesn't want to sell. The uncanny thing about this guy is he is a workaholic, but he lives an unhurried life. He is 90, but he looks younger. He drives an ancient car from the 1930s that looks like it's in mint condition. He has some valuable property that these people want and they try to declare him incompetent and unfit to get it. How sad. Yet, the movie will not disappoint you. Check it out.

This will be one of the classics. Sidney Poitier brings to life a larger-than-life hero who is at the same time very down-to-earth. A simple man,yet complex enough to attract people of all ages he is the epitome of the man who has everything. When a large corporation threatens his way of life all manner of folks come to his aid. Much of the film is pearls of wisdom. And it is suitable for all ages. Excellent family film

i love to find the "obscure" film. I also love the work of Mary Louise Parker.....thus I rented Noah Dearborn. What a sweet, insightful film. my fave line "when God vacations on earth, He stays with Noah". That is simply beautiful. This movie is a hidden treasure. This is a movie about "waking up".....realizing that the pace of life will run you over and you will have missed the treasures God has in store. slow down, rent this movie and ponder for awhile. and of course....Ms. parker - as always tugs at my heart, she is a hidden treasure as well.

I sat down to this movie after a lousy day at work. I stood up 2 hours later feeling warm all over, with a smile on my face. What a wonderful movie! After watching so many movies that end so dreadfully, I found myself practically praying that this one wouldn't follow suit. Noah's simple life seemed to melt away my worries. Just give me oil burning lamps, a pot-belly stove, and 35 country acres and I'll be a happy soul. Of course, with Sidney Portier as a neighbor it would be close to heaven. This is a GEM! I may never take it back to the video rental store...

Yes, differences of opinion are what make the world go round. And I will be one of the many who found a very surprising and pleasing depth to this movie. As others have stated, it's the kind of movie that warms your heart on a dreary day. It's the kind of movie you keep a copy of to pull out and rewatch when you want to feel good about yourself. It makes you laugh, cry and even cheer. To say this movie lacks depth is like looking at the surface of the ocean and seeing only light reflecting off the ripples of the surface. You need to change your perspective and focus your attention to the deeper aspects of what lies below the surface to see the beauty that exists at those deeper levels. If this movie doesn't tug at your heart stings, then maybe the depth, power and beauty of living a simple lifestyle built around doing what you love has eluded the conscious awareness of so many caught up in the hustle bustle of daily living. I know this movie sure made me sit back, relax and enjoy its beautiful story regarding lifes lessons and meaning.

A wonderfully acted, well-written charming story. Be sure to keep your hanky handy with this one - the whole family will be teary eyed between their laughter. Sydney Poitier should be nominated for his rich performance in this little known sleeper. I plan to buy the film for my library as soon as the price drops to normal range.

Although some may not understand the value of this movie and can only judge it using shallow criteria, most who see this movie with their hearts will find themselves longing to be a part of Noah's life somewhere, somehow. I saw it when it first aired on TV and have never forgotten it. In this day and age, goodness and humility are not easily stumbled upon; sometimes you need to pop this movie in the VCR just to be able to escape into Noah's world.

While the buzzword of the moment is "simplify", few of us walk the walk like Noah in The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn. In addition to portraying a peaceful, examined life, this movie touches upon the challenge of integrating self-reflective living with the concerns of community and inter-personal relationships. Both Poitier and Parker give perfectly balanced performances, emotional but not maudlin.