September 29, 2007
Much more enjoyable when I was a kid, doesn't stand up to adult viewing.
Reese Witherspoon,
Jack Thompson,
Sarel Bok,
Maximilian Schell,
Robert John Burke
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The directorial debut of Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Mikael Salomon (The Abyss), A Far Off Place is based on a pair of books by novelist Laurens Van der Post. Reese Witherspoon stars as No... read more
DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004
Stats: 282 reviews
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July 31, 2009i always had to fast-forward the first scene...poor elephans...but i love this movie...even before these young actors became famous...
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March 19, 2008Not exactly the children's film you might expect. When poachers kill their families, two teens must cross an unforgiving African desert with the help of a local bushman in order to escape. Seeing the film when I was rather young did not scar me at all, but parents should still be... read more
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September 10, 2007I not only know I should fear poachers from this film, but that I could find water in the desert if I'm lucky enough to have my bushman friend along.
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July 5, 2007Y'all This is Reese Witherspoon's best flick. If you like her as an actress you need to see it. Her portrayal of Nonnie Parker is phenomenal. The role was ten times more diverse than anything that she has done recently. As a whole, the movie is well done and the storyline is ... read more
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May 20, 2007I love this movie-....Its so good!! I always loved seeing it when It would come on tv...This is a movie I would so own!
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May 19, 2007I saw this movie years ago and have been in love with it ever since. It helps that Ethan Embry is so cute.
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April 28, 2007This was a really cute movie^-^!!! It was funny seeing Reese Witherspoon so small lol. She still did great though.
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January 24, 2007There is something about a kid's movie where the main character's must go on a difficult journey that has always fascinated me. This one stars a young Reese Witherspoon.
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October 27, 2006Absolute best movie ever. You think you like Reese but you don't truly know her scope until you see this. I saw it in 6th grade and it stayed with me until I was 18 and found it again.
Critic Reviews
February 8, 2012
Carrie R. Wheadon, Common Sense Media
March 31, 2005
Clint Morris, Moviehole
A gripping adventure for the family
July 18, 2003
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Celebrates the wisdom of indigneous peoples and the fine spiritual friendships they offer to us if we open up to a different way of being. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
The plotting and especially the violence are rather appalling for a film aimed at so youthful an audience. Full Review
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