| Thunderheart | | Cast : | Val Kilmer, Sam Shepard | | Director : | Michael Apted | | Studio : | Columbia/Tristar Studios | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Widescreen | | Released Date : | April 03, 1992 | | DVD Released Date : | June 03, 2003 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), French (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language) | | Audience Rating : | R (Restricted) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | August 21, 2005 | | Summary | Wonderful movie | Content
 | Shows how a man comes to acknowledge his Native roots and the of plight of the Indians in modern times. |
| Rating | | | Date | April 22, 2005 | | Summary | Washington Redskin | Content
| This is a go-to movie if you don't know what to watch. I think this is Val Kilmer's best dramatic performance (I also loved him in 'Real Genius'). The movie portrays Kilmer's character initially dismissing but eventually rediscovering, through well-done visions, his heritage amid the murders, corruption and eventual resolution the movie entertainingly provides. My top praise though must go to Graham Greene (Dances w/ Wolves, Northern Exposure, etc) as the wry, witty sheriff who has never had 'a vision'. Whenever Graham's name appears on the opening credits, I know I'm going to be in for a treat. Major kudos also to the cinematographer - the South Dakota badlands scenery and the excellent use of back-lighting is worth the price of admission alone - haunting, stark, but at the same time beckoning and beautiful. Not being a Native American, I cannot comment on the authenticity of life 'on the Rez', but it was moving on many levels nonetheless. A movie worthy of any collector interested in Native American interests. |
| Rating | | | Date | March 31, 2005 | | Summary | This movie will create thunder in your heart. | Content
| This was a very good piece of work. Strong screenplay with great acting by Val Kilmer and Graham Greene. I really enjoyed the depth and magic of this story. Overall definitely worth your time checking out. |
| Rating | | | Date | March 25, 2005 | | Summary | A Powerful and Moving Film with a Lot of Heart | Content
| If you have even a passing interest in Native-American culture and affairs, you must see this movie. It brings to light the ( ongoing ) friction between the F.B.I. and the other F.B.I. ( full-blooded Indians ). You'll see nothing overly romantic here, only the appalling poverty and violence on modern-day reservations. As mentioned in other reviews, the performances are outstanding, especially Val Kilmer as the initially uptight and all-business G-man and Graham Greene as the ball-busting good guy and honest cop. There is a great sense of humor that develops between the two ( and the old wise man ) as Kilmer's agent lightens up and shares a camaraderie with his fellow Sioux. In addition, the panoramic shots of the reservation's natural beauty ( What must it have looked like teeming with elk, buffalo, and the free Indians of many Nations? ) serve to underscore the heartbreak and further the emotional pull of the story. A definite recommend, and a reminder that despite many hardships, including the murderous corruption of the all-Native reservation police force, Indian culture still survives and it needs to be protected from the never-ending greed of outside interests. |
| Rating | | | Date | March 03, 2005 | | Summary | Authentic. Humble. Amazing | Content
| It's 3:03 a.m. and I have just spent 1 hour writing a fabulous review of this credible, creative, and cautionary movie. Some may not see all that's presented here. That's okay. Just remember, it's been around since 1992, and people keep comming back to it. It truly is Amazing in its authenticity.
Previously, I wrote a small book including nuances, as a review of Thunderheart. When it came time to submit, I pushed the wrong button and lost it all. That's why this is so short. The Spirits often use fun to teach a lesson. Enter, Humility.
If you're interested in growth, or just want to broaden your perspective on Native American life, watch this. Better yet, buy it. I did. |
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