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Sarah Plain And Tall [VHS] | ![Sarah Plain And Tall [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21HMV54FSNL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Glenn Jordan
Actors: Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Lexi Randall, Malgorzata Zajaczkowska, Jon DeVries
Studio: Republic Pictures
Category: Video
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  173 reviews
Sales Rank: 807
Format: Color, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 98 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6302290678
UPC: 017153182132
EAN: 9786302290677
ASIN: 6302290678
Theatrical Release Date: February 3, 1991
Release Date: March 21, 1995
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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The most-watched made-for-television movie of the 1990s (50 million viewers upon first broadcast in 1991), this fine adaptation of Patricia MacLachlan's novel stars Glenn Close as Sarah, a Maine schoolteacher who responds to a Kansas farmer's newspaper ad seeking a bride. Set in 1910, the story follows Sarah's trial run as stepmother to the children of the widowed Jacob Witting (Christopher Walken). The tough part of the experiment is the conflicting expectations the would-be couple have over Sarah's role in the household. The kids, too, have their doubts about a substitute for their mother, and Jacob isn't ready, emotionally, for a new beginning. But in short order the strong-willed Sarah brings happiness and vitality into the house, and love and understanding eventually blossom between the two lonely adults. Everything is right about this Hallmark production, from a bright script cowritten by MacLachlan to Glenn Jordan's sensitive direction and a pair of first-rate leads making every moment worth watching. A wholesome tale from the heartland, this is a good movie for any viewing situation, from an audience of one to an entire family. --Tom Keogh
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 Rip-off - This tape shouldn't have been sold. November 21, 2009
Sam (Charleston, SC)
This will be my last ever VHS tape purchase on Amazon. This tape shouldn't have been sold because it was distorted and discolored. The tape was repeatedly rewound/ff from beginning to end on several different VCRS and still no luck. The thinking was it might have been a tape tension issue or a tracking issue but after four gyrations with four diffferent VCRs and after messing with tracking settings on all four VCRS no luck.
The entire movie with the exception of the first few minutes we're difficult if not impossible to make out because the top 50% or more of the screen was dis-colored and also completely distorted and stretched; regardless of the VCR it was played in. It's not worth my money trying to return the tape.
I'm disgusted with this purchase and the tape is going in the trash. What a rip-off.
 Excellent June 21, 2009
A Customer
Im in my early 20s and I loved this story as a young child. It took me to another place and another time. This is truly a classic. When I have children of my own one day, I will definitely read this to them.
Sarah, Plain and Tall, what a lovely read.
Teacher's review April 27, 2009
H. Quackenbush (Michigan)
Sarah, Plain and Tall is a wonderful historical fiction book. My students followed along in the book while we listened to the cd. They truly enjoyed the sequence of events and participated in great discussion! Ties nicely to the historical fiction genre. I used the Sarah, Plain and Tall Literature Kit by Classroom Complete Press to base my lessons on. We are looking forward to reading the other books in the series.
Wow, Is This A Nice Movie! April 22, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
What a nice movie! In this day-and-age, a movie this low-key and simply nice is refreshing to see. It's almost shocking, especially with Christopher Walken, playing against type. He and Glenn Glose end up being an inspiring romantic couple.
What I think I enjoyed best was the wonderful cinematography. With all the beautiful rural scenery, it was pretty to see. It was also nice to see Walken play a role this sedate and a pleasure to see a modern film that featured well-mannered kids, not spoiled brats. In fact, there are no nasty people nor bad language is this film, either. Yet, it is not sickeningly sweet, either.
It's not anything super dramatic that will knock your socks off, but a pleasant, very nice low-key 98 minutes to kick back and relax watching.
Plain is Right... September 22, 2008
Runa Zaman (Charlottesville, VA, USA)
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
First off, let me clarify in my personal response that I've never been a fan of the historical fiction genre. Historical fiction books bore me, and they never seem to contain the excitement found in contemporary fiction. Sarah, Plain and Tall, while more character-centric than most historical fiction books, still just didn't catch my interest. I was just glad that unlike many historical fiction books, this one actually didn't shove random historical facts down the readers' throats in massive clumps--the historical details were there, but very subtle. Still, the plot was too plain, with not enough branches and wacky plot twists. Everything was hopelessly predictable, and I know children's authors can do much better than that. That being said, I'd still like to read the sequels (never can pass up a good sequel!) to learn more about the characters, especially since the books are such quick reads.
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