Big Eden (2001)
Product Information
Product Details: Big Eden (2001)
- Edition:
- DVD . See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- PG-13
- Release Date:
- 04/30/2002
- UPC:
- 754703761804
- Directed by:
- Tom Bezucha
- Featuring:
- Arye Gross, Louise Fletcher, Eric Schweig. See all cast
Synopsis: Big Eden (2001)
Synopis: Big Eden is a tiny town tucked away in the timberland of northwestern Montana, where cowboys lounge on the porch of the general store to pass the time away, and keep their eyes on things. Although it's been years since he was back, Henry Hart, a successful but lonely New York artist, returns to Big Eden, the town of his childhood, to care for the ailing grandfather who raised him. Once home, Henry finds he must come to terms with his relationship to Dean Stewart, his best friend from high school, and the object of his unrequited love. Henry's feelings for Dean, which caused him to flee Big Eden nearly twenty years ago, seem to have only grown stronger over the intervening years. At the same time, Henry's reappearance sparks a transformation in Pike Dexter, the shy, unassuming, Native American owner of the town's general store. Pike is as surprised as anyone, and completely unprepared, when he finds himself falling in love with Henry. As this unspoken triangle unfol! ds under the scrutiny of Big Eden's community, nearly everyone in town develops a stake in its outcome.Features: Big Eden (2001)
Features: DVD Features:Region 1
Keep Case
2-Disc Set
Disc One:
Theatrical Version
Full Frame - 1.33:1
Single Side - Single Layer
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Thomas Bezucha - Director
Production Interviews - 1. Cast
Interactive Features:
Scene Selection
Disc Two:
Bonus Features - 1. Behind-the-Scenes
2. Extended Scenes
3. Bonus Footage
4. Pictorial Soundtrack
5. More from Wolfe Video
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User Reviews: Big Eden
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One of my favorites of 2001
, November 18, 2001Reviewer: flyingcoaster - See all flyingcoaster's reviews1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this Big Eden review helpful "Big Eden" is a charming film, with wise, touching performances throughout and a warm, beautiful ending. Highly recommended. Celebrates tolerance and the joy of what can blossom within a person when they live in a supportive, safe, loving environment. It's also very funny...and very affecting. I've seen it three times in a local movie theatre, and will buy it on DVD if it becomes available. It has stayed with me long after my viewings as a very pleasant memory. I'd watch it again in a heartbeat. ... -
A Modern Day Fairy Tale Set In Rural America
, March 15, 2006Reviewer: Jeff - See all Jeff's reviewsPros: What was unique about this movie was that it was so well balanced. It is not a wild gay romp, but rather a slice of life as it should be!
Cons: The only downside to this is that I now want my own BIG EDEN! Does such a beautiful place exist? If you know of such a place please tell meeee!!
Henry Hart has been living in New York for the past 18 years, working as an artist and has been successful though he does not seem to be very engaged in his life. He seems to just be going through the motions. The day before the big gallery exhibit of his works, he gets the phone call that his grandfather has had a stroke and is in the hospital. Henry rushes immediately home to Big Eden to take care of the loving grandfather who helped raise him.
He decides to extend his stay after grandpa gets better because he discovers that his best friend Dean from high school has just moved back home. Henry has always been secretly in love with Dean. This has caused Henry great inner turmoil which he has ignored for all these years. This tension continues as Straigh boy Dean, the former star of the football team, (and still in great shape!) and very outgoing is not afraid to touch in public. He playfully slaps Henry on the rump, hugs him every chance he gets and even cuts in at the dance and whisks Henry around the dancefloor. Dean says to Henry: "You are my family" and "man, I would do anything in the world for you, anything!" and is always looking so intently into Henry's eyes. Can Dean be changing his orientation?!
Henry on the other hand is more reserved and troubled by it all. He has never "come out." And the tension is building for these two and and now others around town. Henry's homecoming has created a ripple effect that is only getting bigger. All aboard for a ride on the emotional rollercoaster!
As the characters sort out all these big life issues, there is no better place than Big Eden to do so, where everyone has true affection for each other. Everyone in town hugs and kisses and touches everyone in a most natural way. You could not ask for a more supportive environment!
In case you haven't figured it out yet, this movie is a fairy tale, not based on reality, it is a dream world. This is how life should be but most often is not, not in current American society.
Maybe I am wrong, maybe there is a Big Eden out there somewhere in rural America. But I think it is a fantasy to expect a small town in America to come this close to Nirvana. I can only dream of finding such a place where the natural beauty of the landscape is mirrored by such true caring for each other, where everyone accepts each other as they are and loves them unconditionally. Where every one is permitted to be themselves and show affection openly and honestly and where "the good of the community" does not mean negating what is good for the individual. Instead each individual is nurtured and loved and returns the favor to others, thus building a strong and wonderous community.
Is it too much to ask for such a dream to be true, that all of America (or better yet, the world) could be such an affirming place? I hope not.
I think everyone should view this film and should discuss it and get to understand it and experience how wonderful it would be if we were all so accepting and understanding of ourselves and others. Maybe then we would be able to mold our everyday reality into just such a "fairy tale"! Wouldn't that just be Eden on Earth again?! ...
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