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DVD : Aurora BorealisIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Joshua Jackson, Donald Sutherland, Juliette Lewis, Steven Pasquale, Katie Griffin directed by: James C.E. Burke  List Price: $19.95 Amazon.com's Price: $17.99 You Save: $1.96 (10%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: DVD Brand: Aurora EAN: 0796019800266 Format: NTSC, Widescreen Label: Liberation Ent Manufacturer: Liberation Ent Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Liberation Ent Region Code: 1 Release Date: April 03, 2007 Running Time: 110 minutes Studio: Liberation Ent Theatrical Release Date: 2004 Sales Rank: 23576 MPN: GEPD80026D Related Items: Editorial Review: Description: (Drama) Ever since the premature death of his father, Duncan (Joshua Jackson) has been content with drifting aimlessly through life. When he takes a job in order to be near his ill grandfather (Sutherland) and grandmother (Fletcher), he begins to find purpose. The newfound sense of being needed, plus a budding romance with Kate (Lewis), begins to change Duncan profoundly. Amazon.com: Joshua Jackson adds another poignant role to his resume as he continues to distance himself from his breakthrough role as hapless Pacey Witter on the television series Dawson's Creek. In the sweet family drama Aurora Borealis, Jackson portrays Duncan, a twentysomething former hockey player who deals with the death of his father--10 years prior--by bonding with his grandfather Ronald (Donald Sutherland), whose own health is deteriorating due to the onset of dementia. Though others dismiss his rambling as the babbles of an old man, Duncan sees that however his grandfather may seem, he has moments of lucidity. His grandfather claims he can see the Aurora Borealis from his balcony, and who is Duncan to contradict him? Both share a sardonic and sarcastic sense of humor, as well as a feeling of guilt about their respective losses. While Duncan sees Ronald as a fairly strong man, his grandmother (Louise Fletcher) worries about her husband's obsession with guns. Duncan also develops feelings for his grandfather's free-spirited nurse Kate (Juliette Lewis), a development that surprises no one. Lewis has played similar roles before, but she brings such vivaciousness to her part that viewers can see why Duncan is smitten. She's emboldened to move forward and start a new life, while he's reticent to let go of the past and move toward the unknown. At one point, Duncan has to decide whether he can let go of his fears to try to make a future for himself with Kate. The film moves at a slow pace, but that actually works with the plot, since it mirrors Duncan's own hesitation. The acting all around is superb, especially in the interactions between Jackson and Sutherland. In the end, it doesn't really matter whether Ronald can see the Northern Lights. If he believes he can, then he can. And that's the kind of optimism that his grandson so desperately needs. --Jae-Ha Kim Average Rating:
 Rating: - A Sleeper Giant!For superb acting and a wonderful story about family dynamics and personal interactions, this is THE movie. Rating: - Could watch movies like this all dayNow this is great movie-making. Ensemble cast is top notch. Script is fabulous, and the soundtrack works great. There isn't a gun anywhere except when Donald Sutherland tries to commit suicide, but it's brief. Sutherland is outstanding in his role as grandpa. A film about life, and home and the meaning of it all. Of course, boy gets girl, but that's one of the few cliches here. Watch this! Rating: - Simply OutstandingI can relate to Sutherland's role as a bitter old man with Parkinson's. My father is in this very condition and the Donald plays it perfectly. This could not have been an easy part for him. All the acting was supurb for that matter. Excellent film, my wife and I highly recommend. If this movie touched you, also try 'Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont'. Rating: - Fine Ensemble Acting in a Quiet, Powerful Little FilmAURORA BOREALIS is a superb film by James Burke ('In Dark Places' and 'Tis a Gift to Be Simple') from a story by Brent Boyd ('The Green Room' and 'Crazy') and if this film is a sample of how these two fine talents collaborate, we can only hope for more. The cast assembled for this movie gives evidence that the actors deeply admire their vision: it is well deserved. The setting is winter in Minneapolis, the hometown of the Shorter family: Grandfather Ronald (Donald Sutherland), Grandmother ... Read More Rating:  - Great intergenerational filmGood film for younger and older adults. Many different stories going on within the movie which keeps people interested. Excellent acting. Browse for similar items by category:
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