Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786304457931 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC ISBN: 6304457936 Label: 20th Century Fox Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Release Date: June 03, 1997 Running Time: 165 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Sales Rank: 27460
Amazon.com: Who could not love a coming of age story in which the teenage heroine faces her emerging homosexuality, all the while facing down evangelical missionary parents? Especially parents unable to grasp her defiant sense of humor? The joy in this unusual British coming-of-age tale is the universality of her problems, even if her circumstances are highly unusual. As the defiant and sexually aggressive young woman, flame-haired Charlotte Coleman is a real find, being not merely talented but interesting. A little gem from 1990, this prickly and humorous flick draws forth a tangle of emotions amid sharp characterizations and terribly clever dialogue, doing justice to Jeanette Winterson's marvelous novel. Though this is almost four hours long, it isn't long enough. --Rochelle O'Gorman
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Great acting, good screenplay
If you liked the book, this is a good follow up. One of the best books and a really good film.
Rating: - Yes, "Powerful and Brilliant," but where's the DVD?
This is certainly an overlooked film if there ever was one. It can be very funny and moving, but yes, I can see that it might offend some sensibilities. Well, lot's of things offend my sensibilities - ... Read More
Rating: - Disturbing portrayal of opression
Oranges is a powerful film, showing the opression of Jess, a young girl uncertain of her own identity. Dealing with sexuality and religious extremists I found at times I was unsettled by the portrayal ... Read More
Rating: - oranges are not the only fruit
I first saw this movie years ago in the early 90s when I happened to be up late one night channel-surfing. PBS aired the film from 12-3am, undoubtedly due to its homosexual content. Little did I know I ... Read More
Rating: - A Wonder and Adventurous Film about Life and Growing Up!
This video is a true classic representation about not only life in Northern England but about discovering yourself! It will truly lighten the spirits of anyone who is a nonconformist. The story is beautiful, ... Read More
- Disturbing portrayal of opression