VHS Videos: The Man From Snowy River Video

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Rating: - EXCELLENT HORSEMANSHIP MOVIE
One of the best horsemanship movies ever made. The presentation of the main characters exceeds most movies. The actors, Kirk Douglas (playing a dual role), Tom Burlinson and Sigrid Thornton were made for their roles. There are parts of this movie that stand out as unforgettable. -- The startling beauty of the Australian outback; the wild horses running free across the vast wilderness; the men on horseback riding out on their search for Jessica; and, the ride of Jim Craig straight down the mountainside. It is a movie to be watched over and over again to see things missed the previous time. This movie is a must buy.

As a Hollywood Reporter quoted, "A movie for the eyes as well as the heart," I most certainly agree with him! The Australian mountains are beautiful and breath-taking. There is not one place that you would want to skip or fast forward. And besides that, you have action and adventure, romance, magnificent horses, and absolutely terrific acting. Though Tom Burlinson and Sigrid Thornton are perfect for the part of the two lovers, the person who really shone in his role was veteran actor Kirk Douglas. He was wonderful and it must have been fun for him to play two parts in the movie.

There is also a sequel to this movie, "Return to Snowy River" in which Jim Cranston returns to Snowy River after a few years. But many things have changed, but does that mean that Jessica's love for him has changed? Another marvelous movie though I was somewhat disappointed that instead of Kirk Douglad playing Harrison, they had Brian Dennehy play the part. Yet still a movie that is also enjoyable!

The acting in this film is very good. Kirk Douglas does an amazing job as the father of Jessica, who just wants her to live a proper life. She, on the other hand, wants something more from life, and eventually, falls in love with Jim, the stable hand who lives in the famed Snowy River Country of Australia. The themes of love beyond class, and a young man comming into himself, this is one of those classic films that you just want to see over and over again. I would recomment this movie to anyone who loves an amazing story, with breath taking scenery along with it.