Product Details

• Actors: Jon Voight, Richard Crenna, Marie-Christine Barrault, Millie Perkins, Roxana Zal
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• VHS Release Date: May 19, 1993
• Run Time: 122 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6300250652
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #337,978 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The initial concept of this remarkably poignant film may not be sexy, but it's well-executed and genuinely touching and easily brings its audience into the moving story. J.P. Tannen (Jon Voight), a divorced, absentee father, takes his three children, Tilde (a beautiful, heartbreaking Roxana Zal), Truman-Paul (Robby Kiger), and Trung (Son Hoang Bui), on a European cruise, during which a tragedy occurs at home. The emotionally charged setup of a father trying to reconnect with his children may be familiar to many people. Versatile writer David Seltzer (Lucas) melds realistic dialogue, conversations, situations, and reactions in a subtle, credible manner, giving his characters many levels and sincere depth. It's this realism that makes the story all that more compelling--Tannen is neither ogre nor saint, and his children are like real children: they're embarrassed by their insecurities, they act out, they crave affection. There are no one-dimensional characters either. Tannen and his ex-wife (Millie Perkins) maintain a distant fondness for each other, as she understands and finally accepts his foibles. Her husband, Mitchell (Richard Crenna), genuinely loves Tannen's children as he would his own. Party of Five is blessed with great talent, including the youngest stars. --N.F. Mendoza

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Real Weeper, June 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Table for Five [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is one of those movies that is perfect for those days when you feel like a good cry. Just imagine a marathon of Penny Serenade, Terms of Endearment (when she sees her kids for the last time!) and add Table for Five to that list. Maybe it was just the mood I was in, or I am not properly medicated, but this was a terrific tearjerker. Well written, acted, and filmed, it is a great flick!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A man bridges a gap with his children..., January 5, 2003

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Allen T. Sasser "Englishleigh" (Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Table for Five [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Jon Voight plays a divorced father of three, who rarely sees his kids, remembers their birthdays, and generally isn't much of a parent. The role of parent to the kids belongs to his beautiful ex-wife, played by Millie Perkins, and her current husband, a loving man played by Richard Crenna. Voight arrives to take his children on their yearly vacation together, and it turns out to be a Mediterranean cruise. During the cruise, the love he has for his kids is evident as well as the unfamiliarity he has with playing the father and putting his kids first. But when a tragedy strikes back home, Voight must decide if taking on the role of father permanently is something he can and wants to do...

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overlooked gem, October 28, 2004

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Steven N. Peterson (Wilmington, DE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Table for Five [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A very emotional, well-acted piece of work by Jon Voight. Perhaps his best acting ever. Don't miss this one.