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Follow the Stars Home (2001) (TV)
7 out of 8 people found the following comment useful :-
Sweet and Realistic, 7 December 2001
Author: pri_e from Sydney, Australia
I loved Kimberly Williams in "Father of the Bride" and Campbell Scott in "Dying Young" and they were just so cute in this film. I couldn't believe how Mark could walk out on Diane and Julia like that, it was disgusting and it makes you wonder about the real life struggles single mothers face. It was sweet how Dave was always in love with her and stood by her no matter what happened to her and Julia.
Something I reckon if your into feel good movies
6 out of 7 people found the following comment useful :-
The best movie ever... in my opnion!, 16 March 2002
Author: Andersioh from Netherlands
Hi, I'm Ander and I'm a 19 year old guy. This movie make me cry at a certain point. I haven't cried over a movie since 'dumbo', when I was about ten years old. But this story just clenched to my heart. It's romantic, sad, happy, beautiful and realistic. And the actors play their roles excellent. If you haven't seen this movie: go see it!! It's so great. I have seen it and I will see it again, and again and again. And so should you. Do not miss it!
4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
unusual storyline, 25 January 2006
Author: lutheranchick from United States
This film deals with the unusual subject of bringing up a severely disabled child. Although the plot does get a little convoluted, the film does convey a deeper pro-life message: all life, no matter how short, how precarious, how humble, is worthwhile. This message applies not only to the disabled child, but to the mother who cares for her constantly. The mother's sacrifice is not, as one character states, "six years wasted." Instead, the film tries to give some dignity to people society would like to forget. Unfortunately some of the subplots and flashback techniques can make the film hard to follow at times. I would definitely recommend this film for adolescents and adults-- the subject matter may be too intense for elementary-age viewers.
5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful :-
True and somewhat Heartwraming, 18 April 2003
Author: Frogfisher from Aalborg, Denmark
I just finished seeing this film, and to be honest I just turned in beacuse nothing else was on and it starred Kimberly Williams in a leading role.
I was very surprised how the film got to me, it wasn't artificial hollywood feelings or the great cinematography as you see it in Sam Mendes and co. great dramatic films. This film just has a lot of great actors, a suttle soundtrack and a great story.
This is defintely one of the best Tv-films I've ever seen, that didn't star a mayor hollywood name or several.
This is the league of In a Class of His Ownm which I also find quiet good, but this one is a bit better.
3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
Great Novel Adaption, 20 May 2001
Author: badgirl9
Wow! This movie was just amazing! I went out and bought the book the next day! I couldn't believe a cheesy movie of the week could be this good. The movie is honest, heart warming and truthful about the ignorance of people and the mistakes we make. We not only are left to think "Did Dianne make the right choices in the movie?" but also think "Why would I do in her situation? Should she have had Julia? Would i react the same as her husband did? Is it wrong to date your brother in law? Should Julia's doctor really have been her uncle? What should be done with abusive boyfriends and alcoholics? Great movie! Buy it when Hallmark releases the video!
4 out of 6 people found the following comment useful :-
One of my favorite movies!, 16 June 2003
Author: tvgoddess7488 from California, USA
"Follow the Stars Home" has been added to the list of mu favorite movies. Follow the Stars Home is ABSOLUELY FANTASTIC!! I really didn't expect it to be at first...but as soon as I saw the first half hour, I just wanted to keep on watching.
The cast is extremely good! Kimberly Williams portrayed Diane so well! I loved the storyline...Diane loving Mark, and Mark's brother David loving Diane. The ending was fabulous! (I thought anyways!)
I guarantee you that "Follow the Stars Home" is a movie worth watching!
2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful :-
Simple, pleasant movie shown on the Hallmark channel., 26 January 2006
Author: TxMike from Houston, Tx, USA, Earth
*** This comment may contain spoilers ***
Typical for Hallmark presentations, this rather simple story could have been told in a 30-minutes film short, but was stretched to occupy the 2-hour TV broadcast (with commercials). Kimberly Williams (of Father of the Bride fame) plays Dianne, a single enterprising carpenter in town. During the first 8 minutes of the movie, she meets, falls in love with, marries, and gets pregnant with Mark, the brother of the town doctor David McCune, played ably by Campbell Scott. Then, when clinical tests indicate that the baby will be defective and partially disabled, Mark skips out. So the main of the movie is how Dianne and her support group (mom, friends, Doctor David, etc) deal with the daughter. Alexa Vega, about the same time that she appeared in Spy Kids, plays the young girl who befriends the daughter.
SPOILERS FOLLOW. It is clear from the very beginning that David, the Doctor, had feelings for Dianne and was distraught when his brother met her and quickly swept her away. With untrustworthy brother Mark gone for years, he is able to stay friends with Dianne. When the daughter is about 6 or 7, an accident injures Dianne, and a phone call brings Mark back. He learns that his daughter may only live a few more months, and tries to get his wife back. But she is wise to him, in the end Doctor David proposes and they are destined to be happy together.
3 out of 5 people found the following comment useful :-
Heartwarming and Heartbreaking, 20 June 2001
Author: mrsnawahine from Fremont, CA
This is such an incredible movie. It really makes you grateful for what you have. The cast is incredible and Kimberly Williams plays the part of a grief-sticken, struggling Mother beautifully. Catch it if you can.
An amazing, heartwarming movie, 29 December 2007
Author: Jenna Altringham (hayden-panettiere-ukfan) from Essex
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I have seen this movie twice now, and think it is so touching and brilliant, it brings tears to my eyes every time. The closeness of Julia and Amy is beautiful, and I find myself crying at the screen at Amy's hardships, and at times, such as when Buddy takes Amy's dog, I can't watch because it's too painful. But that only goes to show how well acted it is.
The performance shown by both Kimberley Williams and Amanda and Caitlin Fein is outstanding, as is Alexa's performance. The bond that develops between Amy and Dianne is also beautiful, and unforgettable.
Seeing this has made me want to read the novel, and I would definitely recommend everyone saw this movie.
Beautiful Movie!!, 16 May 2007
Author: babybearlooking4you from United States
I, loved the movie Follow the stars home!! I, give it 10 star's I, thought it was really great!! I, wish I, had it on DVD. Please Hallmark show it again. The movie staring Alex Vaga, is great she's a wonderful actress and she's so good in this movie and all thee other actors and actress in this movie and just as great as her. I, used to work in a daycare center that is designed for school aged children fro Preschool to 12 grade who are disabled and I, really had a great time and really understood them. I, watched this movie and came away with some much more then I, already had. I, really enjoyed this movie allot. Thank you for sharing this wonderful and beautiful movie with us all.
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