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Tyler (1978)
A great shame this isn't on VHS or DVD
I saw this when it came out 25 years ago and have never forgotten it. I would own it, if available.
Tyler is a young Canadian farmer, perhaps 21. His mother suffers badly from arthritis, especially in the Canadian winters. Speculators have made an offer for the farm that Tyler's Dad finds hard to refuse since it means they could winter in Florida and spare Tyler's Mom pain.
Tyler has always dreamed of owning the farm someday, a dream he shares with his best friend, who will inherit an adjoining farm. Now he must do everything he can to raise the money, a tough sell in a time when the family farm has become economically difficult to justify to the bank.
The acting is excellent, the story believable and the emotional impact truly profound.
Little Voice (1998)
Why was this not a great success? With great cast of Horrocks, Caine, McGregor & Blethyn all in top form. One suspects sabotage!
Why was this not a great success? With great cast of Horrocks, Caine, McGregor & Blethyn all in top form. One suspects sabotage! It opened and closed within a week. I was lucky to see it in NYC and touted it to all as 1999s 'Full Monty.' Brought one friend to it who loved it. Lined up others to see it ... and it was gone.
Rumor has it that Hollywood wanted a 'big' name star, perhaps Paltrow? No one could have bettered Horrocks. Her transformation in the cabaret scene was theatrical magic. And Caine's downfall was tragic and so real. Blethyn's performance was over the top ... she even got an Academy Awards nomination for this role! And McGregor was perfect as the shy telephone installer. What happened?