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List Price: $19.99 | | Label: Walt Disney Video
Salesrank: 12661
Released: December 21, 2004 |
| Our Price: $8.91 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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| Features:
Closed-captioned Color DVD Surround Sound Widescreen Full Screen NTSC | |
Editorial Review:
"The Roots of a Classic" – Explore the story’s journey from book to film through interviews with the author’s wife and filmmakers. "Lights, Camera, Animals" – See how the film’s animal stars were "discovered" and trained for their roles.
Description of Where the Red Fern Grows:
Based on Wilson Rawls's 1961 novel of the same name, Where the Red Fern Grows is the touching story of a 12-year-old, Ozark mountain boy (Joseph Ashton) who wants a dog so badly he performs odd jobs for months and saves enough to get two hunting hounds. Just as he hoped, the dogs usher in a period of golden adventure and happiness. Moreover, the pets prove profitable at awards shows and courageous while fending off danger from wild animals. No story about a farm boy and his best four-legged pals is complete, however, without sacrifice and ensuing wisdom; Where the Red Fern Grows has plenty of both. This 2003 feature is co-directed by the original 1974 film's producer and screenwriter, Lyman Dayton, and while it is both efficient and emotionally effective, one might have expected this second go-round to be a bit more deeply felt. Supporting performances by Dabney Coleman and Kris Kristofferson are commendable, while Dave Matthews (yes, that Dave Matthews) has a sweet presence as the hero's kind father. --Tom Keogh
Where the Red Fern Grows Reviews:
Waste of Film and Time 
2009-11-22 - Its a sad and pathetic world when a book this good has not one, but TWO crappy movies!!(no, i wont count the sequel.. it was actually better than these because it WASN'T based off of a book!)
Instead of copying word for word from the first movie they could have made it so much better by using different scenes that were more important! There were a LOT of scenes to choose from like when Billy trapped the first coon, or saving Little Anne from the frozen river, or when Old Dan is stuck in a tree and the scene where Little Anne wins the beauty contest.
Seriously.... this is a waste of time. waste of money. waste of space. I feel bad for those poor dogs and the little girls who had to be in this. i know i need to read the book again but i could have sworn there were three sisters..... not two..
Most of all the older actors, directors, and scrip writers should hang their heads in shame for being so shallow and unoriginal. they even had the nerve to do a remake of the Andy Williams song at the very very end of the credits! and thats another thing. the songs from this version were so ill timed and out of place, not to mention out of time! Wynonna indeed... were they trying to lure in the audience with that song??
All i am happy about is... my instincts were right. I'm glad i waited so long to finally see this because i was worried it would be as bad as the first.. I'm glad i didnt pay to see it(unless you count netflix) and I'm GLAD i watched it online instead of wasting a movie rental and ruining my weekend!
Trust me if you are a fan of the book this will leave a BAD taste in your mouth. Sorry, spoiler alert!!! The lion isn't killed, Billy DOESN'T trip Prichard, and you don't even get to see hounds sliding around on wet floors. i admit i liked the first movie for their attempt at humour. this movie didn't even TRY! their one attempt involved Billy trespassing on his way to get the pups and getting shot at. wow.....
if it was possible i would delete this version from my memory. Now i'm off to read the book instead. thats the best i can do.
Absolutely Fantastic! 
2009-10-02 - This is a great movie to share with your kids, although I recommend reading them the book first. The book is always better than the movie!
Wonderful movie
2009-02-06 - I had bought the book for my son when he was 12, so I knew it was a great story. I also have fond memories of reading this book to my fourth grade class. When I saw the DVD, I knew I had to share the story with my 9yr. grandson. He loved it but had to admit, it had "gotten to his soft side".
Where the Red Fern Grows 
2009-01-18 - The book by the same title was a reading requirement for my children when they were growing up. The movie is very touching and has good lessons in perservering and forgiving.
Awesome Movie
2009-01-06 - Where the Red Fern Grows is an excellent movie that the entire family will enjoy. Funny at times and very touching at other times....a great story. You'll want to watch it over and over.
