Lydia N. (Lydia) from BETHEL, MO Reviewed on 12/30/2008...
This is a great family movie. As a mom, I liked it very much because it stressed to my kids that being yourself in a peer pressure world can be very lonely at times, but that love of family is more satisfying than love of yourself.
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Movie Reviews
The Sandy Bottom Orchestra
David A. Ginn | baltimore, md United States | 02/08/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A film from the heart. This is another one of those hidden
gems of a story. Great acting and scenes. If you love music, you will love this film. If you are not into music, the story will touch your heart. We need more movies like this."
Love of Classical Music
Jennifer Ferring | Cedar Rapids, IA | 06/23/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This movie is excellent because it focuses on everyday life instead of fantasy (like Hollywood usually does). I can wholly relate to the 2 main characters as I too am a classical pianist and violinist who has always been the outsider (sometimes the reason being because of my love of classical music). It is a great family movie and can help boost your spirits if you are an outsider as well as give you the engery that you need in order to keep going to make a difference inspite of what other people think."
Wonderful family movie
Catlady13 | Shawnee, Ks USA | 08/04/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A good movie for kids and adults who have special talents, who stand alone in the crowd, to show them that they are not alone, and that they do have a place in this world. It also makes points about true friendship, and how a dream can come true if you try hard enough and have enough faith in yourself. Also touches on the art of compromise. Great story line."
LIVE OUT YOUR DREAMS!!
Loves To Read | Twin Cities, MN USA | 04/20/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a Hallmark/Showtime made for TV movie adapted from the Novel by Garrison Keillor who also acted as a consultant for the movie. Norman is the father who dreams of conducting classical music and practices while shaving and managing his herd of dairy cows. Ingrid is the mother who gave up a promising musical career to marry Norman and live in the small community of Sandy Bottom, WI. She is also the town activist. Rachel is the 14 year old daughter who has inherited her mother's musical talent but can't find a place in school where all her friends are into girls' baseball and cheerleading. Can this out of place family find a way to connect with the rest of the townspeople or will they will be forever the joke of the community. This is a movie about life in a small town and the agony of growing up different. It's about family and friends and community and the problems and crises they experience. And it wouldn't be a Garrison Keillor story without a Lutheran Church that is somewhat dysfunctional about its music. While this could easily have turned out sappy and syrupy, it's quite satisfying emotionally and intellectually. It's definitely as family friendly as they come. No sex, no violence, one bad word that I can remember, it's a Hallmark film in their best tradition. Enjoy!! Lu G. for Lu's Reviews. [...]"
Sandy Bottom Orchestra
Joyce Eli | 09/01/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Everyone has purpose and meaning in life. This is the best movie that I have seen in years. Great family movie ~ moral of the story...characters shine in this movie."