Product Details

• Actors: Norman Reedus, Chad Lowe, Will Lyman, Sybil Temtchine, Jonathan Quint
• Directors: William Roth
• Writers: William Roth
• Producers: Anaye Milligan, Chris Lenge, Mary Feuer
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Fox Lorber
• VHS Release Date: August 14, 2001
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000053V2P
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #33,502 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)

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Product Description

Norman Reedus (BEAT) stars as Van, a young man whose life was shattered when he was sixteen by the car accident which severed his father's legs. His mother, unable to cope, abandoned the family leaving Van to care for his embittered father. As Van's life disintegrates, he finds himself abandoned once again, this time by his affluent girlfriend who does not understand the toll of his losses have taken on him. As he slips into a life of petty crime, he meets Doug (Chad Lowe), an all-American swim champion, who has moved into Van's old house. As their friendship deepens Van soon learns that the "perfect life" isn't always what it seems.

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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sadly overlooked movie, December 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Floating [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I actually saw this in the theater during its limited release last year when I couldn't get into Blair Witch (at the same theater).

Don't be fooled by the cover: this is not some sexy teen romp. (There's actually very little sex in it). It's a coming of age story about this ne'er-do-well kid named Van (Norman Reedus) who has few propects for a future and hangs out with the wrong crowd. Chad Lowe plays the son in the picture-perfect family that moves into Van's old house, which Van and his handicapped dad have to leave when Van's mom takes off. The movie explores identity at the intersection of the past and future, and the influence of others' expectations on you.

The leading cast is really good. Both characters' fathers are very compelling. I wasn't familiar with Reedus' work before, and let's just say that for once, Chad Lowe manages to actually act convincingly and shows glimmers of talent that might make him more than just Mr. Hilary Swank and the baby brother of the image-rehabbed Rob. I guess that could be credited to the director, William Roth, who I've never heard of before, but hopefully, there will be other movies from him.

It's also very gorgeously filmed. It takes place around a lake and the scenery just looks so textured and rich, like a travelogue, which helps keeps your interest when the story gets a little stale. In fact, the cliched ending keeps me from giving it five stars, but all in all, a very enjoyable movie for those of us who still believe that there's still a pulse somewhere in the bloated body of independent film these days.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Spunky, & Cool.., September 7, 2002

By	Jose Valencia (Palm Desert, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Floating (DVD)

Norman Reedus just might be the new River Phoenix in this sweet & heartfelt film. I personally liked the way the Writer didn't base this movie with a strong "Gay Issue", he kept Doug (Chad Lowe) in the closet to his pals & I love the way Van (Norman Reedus) finds out his new friend is homosexual. I sympathized with Doug in many ways, as from being out & seeing how a father can live in denial for so long. I felt the script as well as the characters themselves did a great job! My hats off to you, the makers & actors/actresses of "Floating". A must buy/rent!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 'Your Recommendations' Comes Through!, October 2, 2001

By	Duane Simolke "author, The Acorn Stories, Deg... (Lubbock, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Floating (DVD)

I had never heard of this movie before Amazon listed it on their welcome page as one of their 'Your Recommendations' for me. After looking into the movie, it sounded intriguing. I wouldn't call it one of my favorites, but I'm certainly glad Amazon suggested it. Despite a dark and sometimes tragic story, this movie offers some great moments of friendship, warmth, and humor. It's a quiet film that relies mostly on acting, setting, and an occasional surprise.