Customer Reviews

Sweetest Gift [VHS]

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I originally rented this movie only because I am a Diahann Carroll fan, but after watching the first few minutes of it, I knew that I was going to like it whether her part was big or not.
It begins with a family that is struggling to make it on their own after the father leaves them. The daughter's goat 'makes friends' with the neighbors goat and it inadvertently brings both families together.
It explores personal relationships among family and friends as everyone struggles to fight their prejudices and pains of the past.
If you're in the mood for a good story of friendship and a reminder of what really makes a family (and I don't mean genetics), then this movie is for you. I highly recommend it.

I've watched this movie a few times and it's truly wonderful. The cast is charming and loaded with talent (especially the children). Helen Shaver's character is especially inspiring and well done. She plays an extremely hard-working woman who has been dealt a very difficult hand. Instead of moping and whining and bitterly lamenting her fate (like most of us would), she quietly summons her strength and gets through each demanding day with dignity, courage and a deep love for her children. Great viewing experience for the entire family.
Why is there no DVD?

Never under estimate the power of animals. When two goats accidently get together and bring a two completly different families together it is an amazing story of laughter, sadness, tragidy and togetherness. A movie that everyone should see as a family. The story of love, hate, disrespect and respect. A must see movie.

This is a terrific little film, one that is appropriate for all ages, and one that deserves a wider audience.

It should be released on DVD! Considering all the crap that gets released on DVD, it is a shame that a little gem like this is ignored, and isn't readily available. Shame, shame on the studio that released it for not giving it the audience it deserves!