Finding Forrester DVD (2000)

Finding Forrester

2000

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Four decades ago, William Forrester won a Pulitzer Prize for his classic novel. That was the last time the world heard of him. Now a recluse in Manhattan, his passion for literature is awakened by Jamal a 16-year old basketball player recruited by an elite Manhattan prep school for his brilliance both on and off the court. When Jamal sneaks into Forrester's apartment, he accidentally leaves behind his backpack, full of his precious writings. Finding these, Forrester is opened to a new world, one that gives him a reason to look past his prejudice and a reason to emerge from his self-imposed solitude. Forrester becomes his first fan and opens Jamal's eyes to a world of academia beyond the South Bronx apartment he shares with his adoring mother and brother. Though at times contentious, Forrester befriends Jamal and becomes his mentor. They spend many hours in Forrester's dusty apartment laughing, learning, debating and dedicating themselves to the love that binds them - the written word. Forrester convinces Jamal to enter the school's writing contest, but their friendship and loyalty is tested when Jamal must face an accusation of plagiarism - alone.

Finding Forrester details

Format:	12 DVD
Starring:	Michael Nouri, Glenn Fitzgerald, Anna Paquin, April Grace, Sean Connery, Busta Rhymes, F. Murray Abraham
Director:	Gus Van Sant
Genre:	Drama - General
Studio:	SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
Finding Forrester	12 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	2 hours 11 minutes
Rental release:	20 Aug 2001
Main languages:	English
Subtitles:	Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish

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Wow a must see

By Nixon from East London , 27 Jul 2004

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This movie pushes many boundaries, stereotypes and taboos between the young and the old, black and white, the learning and the learned...an experienced veteran (Sean Connery ) and an inexperienced actor (Robert Brown)...This movie is brillant and there are so many lessons to be learnt...It is a must see...
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Finding Forrester

By a customer , 20 Feb 2012

I enjoyed this film especially the fine acting from both the lead players.

However, it has been done before and I don't think that these wonderful new aspirations will happen any time soon.

Maybe in the next generation if there are no major rascist barriers in the future.

An enjoyable film and the music was wonderful.
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DESERVES MORE ACCOLADES THAN RECEIVED

By Burnhamite (379 reviews) from BURNHAM , 23 Nov 2011

Certainly one of Sean Connery's best performances with also tremendous back-up by Rob Brown and a superb cast.

An inspiring and epic storyline directed by Gus Van Sant, this movie deserves the highest praise incorporating the American College system. It without doubt deserves more accolades than it has received to date. DON't MISS IT
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Finding Forrester

By Neville1 (3 reviews) from Hove , 18 Nov 2011

You need to be a little patient at the start, but once it gets going, this is a film which is remarkably sensitive and it is a delight to watch the relationship between the two main characters develop. Very much worth watching.
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good watch

By chasckd (542 reviews) from Telford , 17 Aug 2011

not one of sean connerys best roles but still enjoyable and easy to watch story with good supporting acting good watch
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A surprising heat-warming tale

By idris786 (51 reviews) from Halifax, England , 09 Aug 2011

I'm not one for watching a film more than once, but would gladly watch this heartwarmer again.

Sean Connery oozed wisdom while playing the 'arrogant recluse'. I have had the pleasure of meeting a 'hidden genius' in my life, and Sean Connery's character reminding me of this person. If only that wisdom could be more readily found.
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