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Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog
- Review Date: April 14, 2009
- PG
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 1995
Common Sense Media says
Gripping tale of survival leaves a lasting impression.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this film portrays a boy's realistic struggle to survive in the wilderness. All of the carpentry and wilderness survival skills that Angus practices in his daily life are inspirational.
What's the story?
The McCormick family lives in the Canadian countryside near the coast, where John McCormick (Bruce Davison) runs a supply shipping business. His son Angus (Jesse Bradford) helps him with his work, accompanying him on runs to customers in different ports. Angus knows how to build a boat, he can take it on the water, and he knows how to behave in the wild. All of these skills are tested when John's ship is capsized in a storm and Angus is lost at sea. Luckily, Angus's dog Yellow is with him as they are washed to shore. Angus faces many obstacles, the least of which is fighting hunger and injury, while his parents attempt to rescue him.
Is it any good?
With sweeping views of the beautiful Canadian coast and intense wilderness scenes, this tender coming-of-age story is bound to impress viewers of all ages. Where the tale could verge into the melodramatic, the McCormick family exhibits stolid emotional strength in the face of adversity. Moreover, Angus is raised with strict boundaries, which serve him well. When he asks to keep the stray dog that he calls Yellow, his father says, "Angus, this is your dog and it is going to be your responsibility." The following scene shows Angus buying dog food and a dog tag with his hard-earned money. And Yellow proves to be a loyal friend, who saves Angus's life more than once.
The strength of the McCormick family's commitment to doing things correctly could be seen as a moral tale for the times. There are no shortcuts in this film -- and patience and perseverance end up saving lives.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about survival. What skills can you gain to help prepare you for life's adventures? Are there things that you would like to learn to help you feel strong and helpful? Did Angus make any choices that you might have made differently?
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Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog is a great family movie for your young kids there's nothing bad about this film the story is about a boy name Angus who finds a dog name yellow and his father john where going on a vacation when suddenly a huge storm hits there ship and they are separated from shore now Angus and yellow must fight and survived to find there way home there is a good positive message in this movie it's all about friendship and teamwork.
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a boy and his dog surving together
A very sweet nice movie about a boy and his dog surving in the wilderness together a very touching movie but also a very nice movie and Jesse Bradford was so adouarble in this movie!
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Dull
This is a pretty dull movie. If you want to watch a dog movie, I would recommend Marley and Me
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| Topics: | adventures |
| Studio: | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment |
| Director: | Phillip Borsos |
| Cast: | Bruce Davison, Jesse Bradford, Mimi Rogers |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 81 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | March 11, 1995 |
| DVD release date: | March 11, 2003 |
| MPAA rating: | PG |
| MPAA explanation: | For Perilous Adventure |
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