| Overall: | A- |
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| Violence: | A- |
| Sexual Content: | C |
| Language: | C+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B+ |
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| Video Release: | 13 Jun 2006 |
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In The Straight Story, Alvin Straight sets out on his only form of transportation—a ride-on lawnmower—and crosses the Mid West to make amends with his elderly, estranged brother. Anthony Hopkins stars along side another child actor in Hearts In Atlantis, a story about the friendship of an elderly man and his young neighbor.
Home Video Extra Features
The thrill of the race just gets better with the DVD release of The World’s Fastest Indian. Catch a glimpse of the real Burt Munro and some 1971 historical footage in the documentary Offerings to the God of Speed. Visit Southland, Burt’s hometown of Invercargill, New Zealand. Examine the inner workings of the production with a making-of featurette and deleted scenes, as well as by listening to the commentary by director Roger Donaldson. Audio tracks are available in English—so start your engines!
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
