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List Price: $24.95 | | Label: Sony Pictures
Salesrank: 49075
Released: April 30, 1997 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
There are some filmmaking teams that invariably bring out the best in each other, and that's definitely the case with director Carroll Ballard and cinematographer Caleb Deschanel. They previously collaborated on The Black Stallion and Never Cry Wolf, and Fly Away Home is their third family film that deserves to be called a classic. Inspired by Bill Lishman's autobiography, the movie tells the story of a 13-year-old girl (Anna Paquin) who goes to live with her estranged, eccentric father (Jeff Daniels) following the death of her mother. At first she's withdrawn and reclusive, but finds renewed happiness when she adopts an orphaned flock of baby geese and, later, teaches them to migrate using an ultralight. Sensitively directed and stunningly photographed, the movie has flying sequences that are nothing short of astonishing, and Daniels and Paquin (Oscar winner for The Piano) make a delightful father-daughter duo. (Ironically, the digital video disc is not available in widescreen format, but the image quality is brilliant.) --Jeff Shannon
Fly Away Home Reviews:
Not Just A Family Movie 
2009-12-21 - As my title says, this movie is hardly just for families. Anyone of any age can appreciate this magnificent film. As far as I'm concerned this film catapults itself into instant classic, just like Bambi, Old Yeller, Benji, Lassie, or any of the classics that came before. There is not a bad performance in this film, not a wasted moment of celluloid, not a single bad line of script. It's simply a beautiful, touching, heart-felt, and most importantly real film. The movie touches on so many different things that I will let you discover them for yourself, as I imagine this movie will be important to people for different reasons.
I also must say Anna Paquin is a true revelation of her generation of actors. She is amazing in a sea of gen y mediocrity. She is delightful here, cute as a button (now a beautiful young woman), and already very accomplished at her young age. Jeff Daniels is his normal great self, never delivers a bad performance in anything he's been in. Dana Delany is also wonderful. The real stars of the movie are the geese, and they do steal the show! What graceful, majestic animals they are, presented in all of their dignified glory in this special movie. The music, oh yes the music, simply as beautiful as the film itself.
This is a must see movie as far as I'm concerned. It's rare when something this beautiful and honest comes out of Hollywood. But every now and then we get a Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, The Wrestler (Micky Roukes new movie), or Fly Away Home, and when we do we are reminded of the power of movies to profoundly affect us, emotionally, and spiritually.
A Movie of Mixed Feelings
2009-11-12 - This movie is a great one. Has a slight bit of "Imprinting". I first watched this movie in science class ( I have NO idea why). But the first time I watched it. It must be bought on amazon video on demand! Should be made a classic. So I highly suggest buying this movie if you love Crying during a part of the movie. and Laugh at the same time. Also loving to fly. Its a must have to your collection of digital Library! 5 Of 5!
A family-friendly movie that affirms love in its many aspects
2009-09-20 - "Fly Away Home" was a movie that I had never watched until I saw it recently and thought it would be a great movie to share with my almost 5-year-old. It stars Anna Paquin [of "The Piano" and also the recent "True Blood"] as 13-year-old Amy, who has lost her mother in a car accident and finds herself being whisked off to rural Ontario, Canada by her estranged father Tom [Jeff Daniels]. Amy struggles with her grief whilst trying to adapt to her new living conditions, including a father she barely knows. When Amy discovers a clutch of orphaned goose eggs, she takes care of the eggs until they hatch, and insists on caring for them, despite the ominous presence of an animal control officer who wants to take possession of them
The movie deals with myriad themes - grief, the bond between a young girl and the orphaned animals she loves, the pangs of adolescence, the bond between a father and child, and the simple, but true love of nature. Anna Paquin shines in the lead role, and reflects a maturity and determination uncommon in one so young. Her interactions with the geese come across as natural and credible, and are a delight to watch. I also loved watching how father and daughter eventually bond over the task of teaching the geese to migrate in the face of winter, using an ultralight!
Truly a classic in family entertainment, and a movie that sets your spirits soaring!
english only 
2009-07-01 - I was not aware that this dvd had a sub title was in a foreign language. this is not what I wanted. For future orders be sure to make this clear.
love this movie
2009-05-09 - This is a great, heartwarming story - great for kids who are too old for most animated movie but too young for PG 13. The whole family will enjoy this movie!
