 | | |
| Duck | 
 enlarge | List Price: $19.98
Buy New: $10.52
You Save: $9.46 (47%)
Buy New/Used from $8.94
Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 42812
Category: DVD
Actors: Phillip Baker Hall, Bill Brochtrup, Amy Hill, Larry Cedar, French Stewart
Director: Nic Bettauer;nicole Bettauer
Publisher: Westlake
Studio: Westlake
Brand: DUCK (DVD MOVIE)
Label: Westlake
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 96 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WLV3669
UPC: 798622366924
EAN: 0798622366924
ASIN: B001APMDV8
Release Date: July 22, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
In a duck who believes him to be its mother an old man discovers the will to live on DUCK is a sad-funny story of hope and survival set in Los Angeles as-of-yet avertable future. In 2009 when Los Angeles last city park is closed to the public a dispossessed man and the duck who follows him as a mother quest west on foot in search of water and meaning in the desert that is L.A.Arthur (Philip Baker Hall) is a retired history professor who has outlived his time and place friends and family resources and reasons to live. In the park where his son and wife are buried Arthur contemplates putting an end to his own life when he is confronted by an orphaned duckling who has just escaped death. Arthur names this duckling Joe. Joe follows Arthur the only mother he knows.When their park is landfilled and their pond is drained Arthur and Joe engage in a Sisyphean struggle to survive seeking a means to live a place to live and a purpose to live in a world where their lives are not valued. In their search Arthur and Joe encounter a host of strangers some hostile some helpful some heroic until finally forming a community and a home.If we are but six degrees of separation from one another are we as few to being alone?System Requirements:Running Time: 96 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:DRAMA/FIGHTING THE SYSTEM Rating:PG-13 UPC:798622366924 Manufacturer No:WLV3669
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Poor animals.. September 17, 2008
I'm referring to both the duck (who really makes out rather well since his owner goes to such length to care for him) AND the old gentleman who was left bereaved and bereft.
I can see where folks think the film is uplifting, but I found it quite depressing, and, unfortunately, all too accurate. There are plenty of homeless people who will relate to the circumstances which resulted in both 'animals' being left to the 'mercy' of the wide world. And there are plenty of predator animals in the landfill they found themselves in. Not in a beautiful garden, or even in an area where social services can help the destitute, but they have to survive under the grimmest conditions.
Yet the human animal (great acting and good scripting, by the way) cares for the non-human animal with great loyalty and optimism. The former would have made a wonderful, indulgent grandfather if life had been kinder and had kept his beloved wife and son alive. Its a sad film, but very worthwhile viewing.
And next time we are sitting in our car reading a hand-drawn begging sign from a homeless person on the center island of the roadway, give them a smile and a buck, will you?
The Duck August 31, 2008
The duck stole the show in this movie - as was to be expected. A great movie for any duck or animal lover. I enjoyed it. Always a pleasure to see Bill Cobbs and Philip Baker Hall was great. Recommend it ! 'Think outside the flock.'
 Duck August 19, 2008
The movie Duck was a wonderful inspirational movie to watch. I watched it twice over a weekend. It was a touching heartfelt story about an older gentleman and a duck who gave him a whole new perspective on living in the moment of life. The movie was about a person who went with the flow of life and was very good at relating with others. It was impressive how the man and the duck dealt with the hard knocks of life without being a complainer or victim. It was a touching uplifting story.
Bittersweet tail August 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
DUCK is a really bittersweet movie. I bought it after seeing the trailer and because my family and I own two white Peking ducks whom we rescued as ducklings. The movie does a great job at portraying just how much personality ducks have and how they can be great lovable companions when exposed to humans early on.
The story about poor Arthur is heart-breaking and is the reason I gave this movie a 4. I cried through half the movie, partly because it reminded me of my own ducks but mostly because more bad than good happened to Arthur and his duck, Joe. I wish there would have been some happier moments in the movie so I wasn't crying the whole time (although there were several lighthearted moments during certain conversations Arthur had with Joe or when Joe would do something cute). It is a fairly depressing movie, although there is a decent happy ending (it could have been happier, but it seems to be enough for Arthur and Joe). I do still wish more good things happened to Arthur because it was sad to see him trying to keep himself and Joe going while others made it even more difficult for him and at times were downright cruel.
If you are an animal lover or want to see a rare type of storyline, watch this movie. You will see how animals - in this case ducks - can bring a lot of joy and love to the lives of humans and get a glimpse into how ducks who are attached to humans can be. But, be prepared with tissues!
|
|
|
Included with most items on sale are editorial reviews and customer reviews | | |
