Product Details

• Actors: Steve Martin, John Cleese
• Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Lions Gate
• DVD Release Date: March 18, 2008
• Run Time: 197 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0017CW5U8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,041 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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OUT OF TOWNERS/LEAP OF FAITH - DVD Movie

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leap of Faith is one of Steve Martin's best movies, July 25, 2009

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Daydream Believer (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Out of Towners / Leap of Faith (Double Feature) (DVD)

When I was a kid, my favorite movie was "The Music Man". I must have seen it in the theater at least a dozen times. I loved the story of the con man who got caught in his own con and I experienced the same joy watching Steve Martin do his own version of Prof. Harold Hill (now Jonas Nightengale) in "Leap of Faith."

This movie was truly misunderstood by most critics who tried to compare it -unfavorably- with such films as "Elmer Gantry" or characterize it as a statement on televangelism. They also focused too heavily on the emotional, and therefore, "unrealistic" ending. Even worse, the studio mis-marketed the film, and you'll often find it in the comedy section of the video store. Warning: it is not a comedy. Yes, there are light moments- how can there not be with Steve Martin- but this film is much richer than a typical Steve Martin comedy.

Steve Martin's performance is superb and magical and should have been nominated for an Oscar. The film score is tremendous with some of the best gospel singers in the country providing the music- not to mention Meatloaf! Contrary to the critics, I found the ending mesmerizing- left open enough for interpretation, moving, and inspirational.

So, ignore most of the critics, approach it with an open mind, and be willing to listen to the message. "I always think there's a band, kid," said Harold Hill in "The Music Man"; "Just because a person doesn't show up doesn't mean the person doesn't care about him," says Jonas Nightengale in "Leap of Faith". Enjoy!

In this newly-released edition, "Leap of Faith" is paired with another Martin movie, "The Out of Towners." I haven't seen "The Out of Towners" yet, so I can't review it, but I would recommend you get this set just on the strength of "Leap of Faith."

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take a leap of faith with Steve Martin, February 11, 2010

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Darrell Davis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Out of Towners / Leap of Faith (Double Feature) (DVD)

What a great movie. I for one couldn't stand the comedy styling of Steve Martin from his SNL days, but this was the first movie that I saw him do some serious acting in. GREAT movie! Thoroughly enjoyed it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leap of Faith is a leap in the right direction, November 13, 2010

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Kay Bennett - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Out of Towners / Leap of Faith (Double Feature) (DVD)

The DVD of Leap of Faith is one of Steve Martin's finest performances. The reason for the purchase was to have the movie handy for repeat enjoyment. That movie was worth purchasing the duel package. Enjoy!