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Whatever one thinks of John Denver's music, this 2000 biopic is an effective, emotionally compelling drama that's hard to shake. Chad Lowe may not look or sound all that much like the late, Colorado troubadour, but his tender performance as the idealistic and troubled singer-songwriter pulls at the heart with unexpected vigor. Based on Denver's autobiography of the same title, the film begins in the mid-'60s, when the rising star embarked on a solo career much to the chagrin of his military father (Gerald R. McRaney) and the delight of his new wife, Annie (Kristin Davis). The story of Denver's fame and success is thoroughly covered, but so are behind-the-scenes details about marital strain, Denver's growing alcoholism and curious isolation, and his interrupted dream of developing a world-class retreat for environmentalists. This is a real paradox: a sad tale of a man whose natural high kept so many hurt and doubting people going. --Tom Keogh
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Jerry London |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 30 April, 2000 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Bfs Entertainment/Mu |
| MPAA RATING: | NR (Not Rated) |
| FEATURES: | Color |
| TYPE: | Television |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 066805306587 |
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Customer Reviews of Take Me Home - The John Denver Story (Biopic)
A Must-have for Denver Collectors! A fascinating account of the highlights and hidden facets of the convoluted and paradoxical life of the late John Denver.
FIRST THE GOOD: It is worth owning if only for the rare insights which stem from the input of friend Hal Thau and first wife Annie. The film exemplifies the spirit-lifting optimism that made John so popular, while exploring the deep-rooted quirks in his upbringing that drove him to excel. That spirit is palpable throughout as a result of competent film-making.
NOW THE BAD: Lowe's portrayal of Denver, though done with superior attention to John's idiosyncratic gestures, still makes JD appear as a self-centered, clueless but lovable jerk with none of the poise, charm, deep introspection of his real-life counterpart. Those of us who loved John knew him as a deeply commited and thoughtful individual, little of which is evident here.
Some of the script input is obviously the result of Annie's point of view, and while fascinating, does not delve so much into John's view of the same situations. For that one will have to turn to the book on which the movie is very loosely based.
Also those that have read the book TAKE ME HOME, and are familiar with John's work will find a number of historical inaccuracies.
Despite all this I highly reccomend it to Denver fans and anyone interested in his bio. However, I would not use this DVD to introduce John Denver to someone not already familiar.