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Milk [DVD] [2008]
enlarge	Director: Gus Van Sant Actors: Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, James Franco Studio: Momentum Pictures Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£17.99~~ Buy New: £4.04 as of 17/3/2010 19:30 CDT details You Save: £13.95 (78%) New (23) Used (8) from £2.75 Seller: dvd-superstore Rating: 38 reviews Sales Rank: 695 Format: Anamorphic, PAL Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 122 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5060116723892 ASIN: B001O0E6IC Theatrical Release Date: 2008 Release Date: June 8, 2009 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 38 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...8 Next » Milk March 13, 2010 TheGerbilTamer (London) Apart from the Oscar buzz surrounding this film I wasn't really aware of the life and career of Harvey Milk prior to watching this film. It's an incredibly well-made biopic by indie director Gus Van Sant and Sean Penn's central performance certainly was worthy of the Oscar he won. The thing which really stood out for me was the way in which Van Sant made the film look as though it was actually taken from the 1970s as it had a convincing grainy quality and faded colour worthy of the decade. As well as charting Milk's rise to power and his eventual assassination it also questions the nature of prejudice in the US. It's a film which will make you think deeply about a whole range of issues. A great film, brilliantly acted by all of the cast members and well worth a watch. Sad, moving and uplifting March 5, 2010 William Cohen (London) I saw the documentary film of the story of Harvey Milk, so I was familiar with all the details. This may have taken away some of the impact. It's poignant and painful tale. Since my gripe against the Conservative Party is that they never want to recruit new members, I was impressed by Harvey's panache. He's my idea of a perfect politician, grounded in the community. Though I can see how he got caught by the dark side of it, too (broken relationships, no money, workaholism). Sean Penn is brilliant. The best tribute you can make to true revolutionary. DVD Milk reviewed February 24, 2010 A. Greenstein (Westcliff, England) Sean Penn won an oscar for his performance and it is clear to see why. The film is the very moving story of Harvey Milk the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in the USA. Sean Penn plays the part to perfection and there are times when the viewer may well find himself or herself looking for the paper towels to dry your eyes. There are 2 discs and the second disc is also very interesting as you get comments from the actors and the directors which I found very revealing. Magnificent Milk February 21, 2010 Magic (London, England) This film tells an interesting and important story and is beautifully acted throughout. I really think it is a must see for all..makes you sit up and think a little. Moving, Touching, Educating, Amazing... February 20, 2010 Mr. L. Parker (Manchester) I, shamefully, had never heard of Harvey Milk before I watched this film, and so I thank the makers for ensuring that his legacy is not forgotten. I will not rate this movie based upon the actions of the real Harvey Milk, as those would be undeniably a 2000 out of 10 (and then some), but of the quality of the picture itself. I LOVED this. I did not know anything of the real life gentlemen, so I had no frame of reference. I simply watched the film and it was so moving! Sean Penn is fantastic. He plays the character well, giving him an upbeat way about him, someone who can smile and joke, but filled with a true strength, that allows him to do what he needs to do. He manages to combine humour and sentiment, and does these well. There is definite preaching in this film, from all sides, but it is well within context and understandable when it is used. The supporting cast are brilliant, and I could find no flaw with them. They are very human, and very easy to relate to. As the credits were rolling, I was crying. I do not cry at films, normally, but this moved me. It was typical of a film based on real life in that it brought home many things we took for granted, but it also managed to just be a really excellent film. 5 stars well deserved. Showing reviews 1-5 of 38 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...8 Next »

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