Amazon.com: Widows' Peak: Mia Farrow, Joan Plowright, Natasha Richardson, Adrian Dunbar: Amazon Instant Video

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Synopsis: When a sexy stranger (Miranda Richardson) moves to Widows' Peak she turns the town upside down with her devious lies and shocking secrets.

Starring: Mia Farrow, Joan Plowright

Supporting actors: Natasha Richardson, Adrian Dunbar, Jim Broadbent

Directed by: John Irvin

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes

Release year: 1994

Studio: New Line

ASIN: B0010T82Y6 (Rental) and B0010T75YY (Purchase)

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Rental rights: 48 hour viewing period Details

Purchase rights: Stream instantly and download to 2 locations. Details

Compatible with: Mac and Windows PC online viewing, compatible instant streaming devices, TiVo DVRs. System requirements

Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

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Widows' Peak DVD ~ Mia Farrow

4.3 out of 5 stars (51) $7.63

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: May 13, 1994
Production Company: British Screen Productions, Jo Manuel Productions, Rank Organisation, The
USA Box Office: $ 6 Million
Filming Locations: Ballyknockan, Valleymount, County Wicklow, Ireland | County Kilkenny, Ireland | Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland | Ireland | Kilbride, County Wicklow, Ireland | Kiliney, County Dublin, Ireland | Lackan, County Wicklow, Ireland

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76 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We Want It On DVD!, January 8, 2003

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Irish Flair (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Widows Peak [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a top rate murder-comedy that more movies should be like. Think of the movie "Clue" only in Ireland.

OK... so the main performers are mostly English with an American thrown in for good measure -- still, it's set in Ireland with many talented Irish actors involved and the humor is as Irish as it gets! ("Back that at 8 to 1, ya bollix.") Each non-Irish actor is thoroughly convincing though and I had no clue that Natasha Richardson wasn't born in America her accent is that good!

The movie itself is set in Ireland with all the beautiful rolling hills, quaint towns (Inistioge? Help me out, people...) and scenic lakes that country has to offer. I can watch this movie over and over for the background alone - and often do. The twist had the end is one you'll never see coming which makes the movie that much the better.

If you love great acting, Ireland, mystery and a good laugh then watch this film. And be sure to bug New Line Studios for a DVD version!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent comedic mystery... on an Excellent DVD, April 24, 2005

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This review is from: Widows' Peak (DVD)

This excellent comedic mystery takes a dig at the social hypocrisy permeating small town life in 1920s Ireland. Into their prim and proper society, a mystery, a scandal and even a murder descends. In the little lakeside town of Kilshannon, a group of widows lord it over the townsfolk. Led by Mrs. Counihan (Joan Plowright), they hold themselves apart from the town's men and others of lesser ilk. Their life is turned upside down with the arrival of a young English widow (Natasha Richardson) who instantly ensnares the Matriach's only son. But one of the clique, Miss O'Hare (Mia Farrow) holds an instant dislike to the new arrival. What lies behind the mysterious animosity between the two. What hold does the penniless, tart-tongued Miss O'Hare have over the rest of the widows? Will their mutual antipathy lead to murder? As an oh-so-genteel, parlour mystery it works deliciously. Savour the final twist at the end.

This DVD release from New Line Entertainment is one of the most beautiful transfers I've seen in a long while. The original photography of the Irish countryside, resplendant in greens and blues is exquisitely rendered in this transfer. Colors are gorgeously rich and natural. Black levels are perfect. The level of fine detail is revelatory. It's a joy just to watch the scenery unfold onscreen. It is presented in the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1 (enhanced for widescreen TV). Soundwise we are given a choice of 5.1 DTS, Dolby 5.1, and the original Dolby Stereo. All in, an absolutely admirable release from New Line. Definitely worth the asking price.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth Watching, June 24, 2003

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Bruce Kendall "BEK" (Southern Pines, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Widows Peak [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Don't give up on this film. There may be several times where you may want to, but trust me, there will be a pay off and a great ending, should you ride it out.

That and the fact that this is a cast you just can't assemble these days! Excelllence all around. Acting. Screenplay. Directing. Just get it! Or if you don't get it, you really don't "get it."
BEK

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