Melanie Griffith Movie:

Editorial Review:
Robert Redford's underrated directorial follow-up to his Academy Award-winning Ordinary People, The Milagro Beanfield War is a loose and whimsical fable about community pride and social activism in the face of modern progress. Sonia Braga (Kiss of the Spider Woman) plays a local mechanic in a small New Mexico town who takes up the challenge of rallying support for a local farmer who uses water owned by a real estate developer to grow beans in his field. Everything escalates to a showdown between the townspeople and the developers, with unexpected results. The strongest aspect of the film is the way it doesn't take itself too seriously, with Redford adopting a leisurely tone and allowing his fine cast (including Ruben Blades as the pragmatic town sheriff and Christopher Walken as a nasty state police officer) to deliver finely nuanced performances that touch on themes of faith and perseverance without seeming heavy-handed. The Milagro Beanfield War is an overlooked gem. --Robert Lane

The Milagro Beanfield War [Region 2] Reviews:
The Milagro Beanfield war
2009-09-20 - I loved it because we have a family tye with the movie. My husband god father played guitar in the movie, and we are from Toas NM

One of the best opening scenes ever
2009-07-01 - For Redford's debut film, this was not a bad effort. The plot is average and so is the acting. But it is a 'cute' film that contains (I think) one of the best opening scenes ever done. If you haven't seen it before it is worth the entire movie. Enjoy.

Fiction is often closer to the human spirit than non-fiction
2009-06-14 - Beside the location, rural northern New Mexico, which I enjoy, this film combines multiple techniques to get the viewer into its theme and spirit. For some, the visualizations and conversations of the old man may be a detriment, but for me life has much that is mysterious and this element added to the story. I also like to see films where the acting is more important than the recognition-factor of actors.

good story telling
2009-03-15 - A wonderful story, well told. Captures the beauty of Northern New Mexico, the truth about the people of the land and just a good tale. The native tale mixed with a reality of changing society. Great video to watch and ponder.

my favorite movie
2009-02-07 - This is my favorite movie of all time and was pleased to find it at such a low price. I've had it before on tape, but now that I have a DVD player and recycled my VCR, I wanted a copy to share with my son. A must see, feel good movie from the 80's.