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Smoke Signals

Adam Beach (Actor), Irene Bedard (Actor) Rated:
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Though Victor (Adam Beach, Flags of Our Fathers) and Thomas have lived their entire young lives in the same tiny town, they couldn't have less in common. But when Victor is urgently called away, it's Thomas who comes up with the money to pay for his trip. There's just one thing Victor has to do: take Thomas along for the ride. You're in for a rare and entertaining comedic treat as this most unlikely pair leave home on what becomes an unforgettable adventure of friendship and discovery.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 29 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ June 14, 2011
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Adam Beach, Irene Bedard
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004YCKJX8
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 2,036 ratings

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Customers consider this Native American film a classic, praising its serious yet humorous approach and its ability to teach lessons while entertaining. The movie features excellent acting by all characters and provides a good view of Native American culture, with one customer noting its moving portrayal of modern-day reservation life. Customers find the film visually appealing and worth the purchase price.

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184 customers mention "Movie quality"184 positive0 negative

Customers praise this Native American film, describing it as a classic and one of their all-time favorites, with one customer noting it's a great movie to watch with family.

"...what he seems to have known and orchestrated all along. A wonderful film!" Read more

"...Buy this DVD watch it, but watch it with your family. A great film." Read more

"Truly awesome! Adam Beach blends humor with another most serious side of the human experience that we find in and after the emotion of remorse...." Read more

"This was one of the best films that I have seen...." Read more

92 customers mention "Humor"89 positive3 negative

Customers find the movie humorous, describing it as laugh-out-loud funny with Native American elements, and one customer notes it can be enjoyed multiple times.

"...Therapeutic, healing and funny. If you were born in the 60's you will especially love it. Acting was superbly...." Read more

"...It is funny and it is sad but the sad plight of the American Indians who live in settlements and reservations still are not exaggerated simply..." Read more

"...The humour in the film is rather unique, yet it does fit nicely in with the scenes...." Read more

"...It has several very funny moments but these are also mixed with a lot of pain, heartache and inner struggles...." Read more

89 customers mention "Story quality"89 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie's story engaging and well-paced, with one customer noting its subtle approach to storytelling, while others appreciate its portrayal of growing up experiences.

"...stuff, especially from that wonderful character Thomas, who tells wonderful stories. He tells contemporary stories in a traditional way...." Read more

"...Succinct with hints throughout that remind us of the special magic and wit in Native American culture...." Read more

"...It was an eye opener for both of us. I have since shown her some of the places in the movie which I find endearing" Read more

"...It is not meant to be politically correct. It is an inside story...." Read more

61 customers mention "Acting"61 positive0 negative

Customers praise the acting in the movie, particularly noting the excellent performances by every character and the enchanting real-life characters portrayed.

"...Thomas's role here is very clear. He is a story teller, but a very gifted and very Spiritual and wise story teller...." Read more

"...If you were born in the 60's you will especially love it. Acting was superbly...." Read more

"What a great movie. The script, the tone, the characters... it's just perfect." Read more

"This is a film written and directed by Native Americans. It is not meant to be politically correct. It is an inside story...." Read more

28 customers mention "Heartwarming"28 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie heartwarming, describing it as a heartfelt and poignant film that resonates emotionally.

"...He is a story teller, but a very gifted and very Spiritual and wise story teller. Some might say he has a gift for the Medicine Way...." Read more

"Love this movie, resonates with me and when I need a laugh and a cry I pull this out and watch it all over again!" Read more

"...end of the movie with the man on the bridge is very effective and very moving...." Read more

"Love this movie. So many things to say about it. Pain, guilt, alcoholism, strained relations with absent father...." Read more

25 customers mention "Value for money"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie well worth the purchase, describing it as a gem and great addition to their collection, with one customer noting it's worth seeing more than once.

"...I recently discovered it again and seeing a decent price for the disc on Amazon I purchased it. It is a quirky "coming of age" story as well..." Read more

"This is one of my favorite movies. The DVD is a great addition to our collection. It arrived in excellent condition and was as described." Read more

"...Great Ups and Downs in this film. Worth the watch!" Read more

"...It's something that can be enjoyed over and over...definitely worth owning a copy. Funny, yet full of depth and meaning. Made me laugh and cry...." Read more

24 customers mention "Culture"24 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the movie provides an authentic view of Native American culture, with accurate portrayals of Native American people and a moving portrayal of modern-day reservation life.

"...I have always seen many levels of meaning in this film. There is the cultural stuff which is quite educational by itself...." Read more

"...Despite the comedy, this is a film rich in observation and one that you won't soon forget...." Read more

"...leading man, men, ladies are Native American, so this movie offers a different perspective and a change of pace so to speak, at least for most areas..." Read more

"...The cast of Native Americans adds diversity and cultural elements for discussion...." Read more

19 customers mention "Visual quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the visual quality of the movie, with one customer highlighting its great cinematography and another noting its realistic portrayal.

"...The direction, by Chris Eyre, is great and the movie is visually appealing, with notable dialogue. (Sherman Alexie wrote the screenplay.)..." Read more

"...Acting was superbly. Best viewed with good speaker system since the drums are integral to the mood...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this movie. It gives the viewer a inside look at the Indian way of life along with their storytelling that is not to be written down..." Read more

"I own this movie. Bought this as a Christmas gift. Film is well wort seeing." Read more

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  • Richard T Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Many Levels of Meaning
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2010
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    I have now seen this film several times. The reason I saw it again just recently, is because I purchased it for my grandchildren. It seems every time I see it, I see something else in it. Now this is quite different for a Native audience than for a dominant culture audience. There are always those things we keep to ourselves, which is true for any culture, and of course it is very difficult to impossible. for someone from the dominant culture to walk in the moccasins of a Native.
    For example, in the reviews of the film on the back of the container, the critics comment on it as a comedy. I didn't see comedy in it. Of course there were those times where we saw samples of Indian humor, but other than that I didn't really see it as a comedy. Now those reviews were all done by European-Americans. I have always seen many levels of meaning in this film. There is the cultural stuff which is quite educational by itself. There is also the Spiritual stuff, especially from that wonderful character Thomas, who tells wonderful stories. He tells contemporary stories in a traditional way. Then there is the story itself. The father of Victor who is quite tragic, and the tortuous ambivalence Victor has toward him. There is a young man (Victor) lost from his culture, and who is brought back through a series of stories and events by Thomas. In other words, it covers culture, alcoholism, Reservation life, Spirituality, tragedy, humor, etc.
    Of course there is the wonderful ending when Thomas's grandmother asks him,"Tell me what happened Thomas. Tell what what is going to happen, Thomas." Thomas's role here is very clear. He is a story teller, but a very gifted and very Spiritual and wise story teller. Some might say he has a gift for the Medicine Way. We learn in the end what he seems to have known and orchestrated all along.
    A wonderful film!
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  • AJC
    5.0 out of 5 stars A nice story about friendship and family
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2005
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    About a month ago I heard an interview with the writer, Sherman Alexie. As they say in the old movies "I really liked the cut of his jib." He talked about his writing and this film called Smoke Signals. The interviewer, who happens to be a movie critic, gave it high praise. So on to Amazon I went and ordered this DVD. This is a wonderful little movie about friendship and family. The direction, by Chris Eyre, is great and the movie is visually appealing, with notable dialogue. (Sherman Alexie wrote the screenplay.) Victor as played by Adam Beach had a troubled childhood marked by all things that plague Native Americans in 20th Century United States. Throughout his life he has been befriended by Thomas, played supperbly by Evan Adams. Thomas was saved, as a small child, by Victor's father. Victor's father has been gone from the family for 10 years. Victor is full of swagger and self-confidence, Thomas on the other hand is kind of a nerdy nudge. But, God puts us where He wants us and it seems that it is Thomas' mission, so to speak, to help Victor come to terms with his past. Smoke Signals should be seen by all and shown in most of our school systems. I think a lot of stereotypes about Native Americans still prevail in this society. The screenwriter does an excellent job of showing us that Native Americans are people, who in many ways, deal with the same issues you and I do, but also have the added burden of a social structure that seems ever in conflict. Buy this DVD watch it, but watch it with your family. A great film.
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  • Jaybird
    5.0 out of 5 stars Driving backwards on the res.. I'm getting it now!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2015
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    Truly awesome! Adam Beach blends humor with another most serious side of the human experience that we find in and after the emotion of remorse. If you are, or know of, any menfolk in particular that have come to that step in life when they are able to admit weakness, and the inability to change everything we think we'd like to then this movie will certainly bring plenty of cleansing tears, like the power of a river and salmon! Therapeutic, healing and funny. If you were born in the 60's you will especially love it. Acting was superbly. Best viewed with good speaker system since the drums are integral to the mood. Succinct with hints throughout that remind us of the special magic and wit in Native American culture.

    BTW: thanks Sibyl, can you believe it? I was actually wrong again..about something, err Beach being author,Yeah
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  • CJ Swindell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really great movie...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013
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    This was one of the best films that I have seen. There was a lot of angst portrayed in the beginning but the trip made by Victor and Thomas forged a great connection between the two. Victor was able to resolve his longstanding bitterness toward his father and his world. Thomas' admiration for Victor was his way of not being so alone. The movie starts with Thomas saying, "At a young age, I knew I could fly." At the end he was more confident of his ability to live his own life but he has a good friend in Victor. Particular touches made me laugh out loud like the car that only goes in reverse and a "49" dance song about George Washington and his teeth while the guys were on the bus.

    It is funny and it is sad but the sad plight of the American Indians who live in settlements and reservations still are not exaggerated simply presented as issues that need to be addressed realisticly. It is amazing. And yes...I am an American Indian living in the southern plains.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • LP
    5.0 out of 5 stars A classic!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025
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    What a great movie. The script, the tone, the characters... it's just perfect.
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  • D. Chatelain
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Spain on September 20, 2013
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    Excellent service exactly what I was expecting and very happy with it, Would deffo shop with this company again thank you
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  • Rebekah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
    Reviewed in Japan on March 16, 2013
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    One of the more underrated films from the US. One downside is it has no closed-captioning or subtitles, so it is difficult to watch with non-native English speakers as the Native American accent is a little tricky.
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  • Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this movie!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2023
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    Came within a few days! I was so happy to see it being sold on amazon. I've been wanting to buy this movie forever! But couldn't find it anywhere. I saw it in high school / and as a kid. No damage done, works on my ps4.
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  • benjamin d
    5.0 out of 5 stars trop bien.
    Reviewed in France on February 13, 2013
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    J'ai adoré l'histoire, des hauts et des bas. Des acteurs hors normes, ce qui est dommage c'est que ce dvd soit seulement en zone 1.
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  • tpevc
    1.0 out of 5 stars Reino Unido vs. Estados Unidos (UK vs. USA)
    Reviewed in Spain on June 5, 2023
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    This DVD is imported indeed, but from the USA (Estados Unidos), not from the UK (Reino Unido)! It is Region 1 (Americas), it cannot play in a Region 2 (Europe) DVD Player!
    The cover says it has optional English SDH subtitles.
    If I could play it, I would probably enjoy the movie, too.
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