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| ACTORS: | Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Adam Hann-Byrd |
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Jodie Foster |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 18 October, 1991 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Mgm/Ua Studios |
| MPAA RATING: | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| FEATURES: | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby |
| TYPE: | Feature Film-drama |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 027616865724 |
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Customer Reviews of Little Man Tate
Geniuses Have Feelings Too An excellent movie detailing the trials and tribulations of a grade school genius. Jodie Foster does a super job of acting and directing. Its nice to see her warmth and concern when trying to look out for her son's best interests. Also intriguing is Jodie Foster's struggles in relating to her son.
But beyond the fine acting is the story which depicts young Fred's struggles with fitting into a mainstream society. In spite of his great mental prowess, all young Fred would like is a playmate. While waiting to go on a television show, his most innocent bonding is with the makeup artist's little son. Fred is curious and genuine and wants to make friends. Unfotunately there are many difficult people out there who certainly try to limit his confidence in developing relationships. Its a series of attempts and little successes and failures that enable Fred to grow interactively. He sure has the intelect.
Anyway, engaging and charming this movie certainly is. Try it on to get perspective on what its like to be a child prodigy.
Heart-warming, insightful
In a swift enjoyable story, Jodie Foster plays an adverage single parent, Dede Tate, trying to do what is best for her gifted son, Adam Hann-Byrd (Fred Tate). He's college-level genius who struggles with worldly issues and anxiety. But, his grades draw the attention of guru educationalist - - Dianne Wiest, playing Jane Grierson, who convinces Foster to let Little Tate move in with her, be embued in higher-education surroundings, adopt her diet and sophisticated habits. Where does that leave Mom? And how will that affect a little boy who feels cursed for having a brain? How far should a kid be pushed? Who gets to be the judge on what is better for the child? Terrific performances: Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Harry Connick Jr., David Hyde Pierce, Debi Mazar
GOOD DIRECTIONAL DEBUT FOR JODIE FOSTER.
Jodie Foster is known as one of the best actresses in these days, but with 'Little Man Tate' she proved that she is capable of direct a good movie. 'Little Man Tate' is a simple story, but it has many interesting angles.
Basically it's the story of Fred Tate, a prodigious kid (expert in mathematics, physic, music and painting, among many other things), and the struggle of his mother Dede (Jodie Foster) to give his little son the possibility of enjoy a normal life without significant worries, like most of the 8 year old kids have. Eventually they meet Dr. Jane Grierson (Dianne Wiest), who sees in Fred a reflex of herself, and she tries to develop even more Fred's abilities and intelligence.
'Little Man Tate' is a movie with interesting and multidimensional characters, even though this is a little movie, almost independent cinema, it's interesting enough to see Jodie Foster's solid directional debut. The best performances in 'Little Man Tate' are: Adam Hann-Byrd as the little Fred Tate, he is the centerpiece of the plot and the movie, also Dianne Wiest is fine as Dr. Jane Grierson, her presence changes the life of Fred and his mom Dede. In 'Little Man Tate' Jodie Foster is adequate as an actress, but as a director she is even better.