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Summer's End (1998) Reviews

Summer's End (1998)
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Two brothers (Jake LeDoux) and Brendan Fletcher) are still reeling from the traumatic death of their father when their mother (Wendy Crewson) decides they'll spend the summer at the family's cottage by a Georgia lake. A retired back physician (James Earl Jones) is also spending his summer by the water, and he strikes up a friendship with the younger of the two boys. However, a ugly racial incident from the village's past comes to light, and the siblings find themselves at odds over the doctor's friendship. Summer's End marked the directorial debut for actress Helen Shaver. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
James Earl Jones, Brendan Fletcher, (more)
Director(s):
Helen Shaver
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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(7 member reviews)  

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Heather W.

Wonderful movie. Hallmark made-for-tv movie so the rating is not correct. The movie has some violent flashbacks and there's the "n" word, so maybe they erred on the safe side? GREAT family film. Lots of lessons here. Acting was fantastic.

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Sharon P.

I TRULY ENJOYED THIS MOVIE. AT FIRST I WAS GOING TO STOP IT BUT KEPT WATCHING AND I AM GLAD I DID. YOU CAN LEARN FROM IT ALSO. LOVE JAMES EARL JONES!!!!

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Michelle D.

A little slow, but a good message to the story. I rented the movie for James Earl Jones and he did not disappoint.

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Carol B.

Summer's End, was a very good story. A great message, presented in an interesting story. Great actors. I would recommend this movie highly. Carol Blevins

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Patrick F.

A fantastic movie about race relations, family, youth, ignorance, and history. James Earl Jone as always, is excellent.

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Sharon N.

This movie was though the topic is always painful to see was cast perfectly with Jones. I would recommend it for rental.

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Marion B.

James Earl Jones did an exceptional job. It's a great movie and well worth watching.

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    Heather W.

    Wonderful movie. Hallmark made-for-tv movie so the rating is not correct. The movie has some violent flashbacks and there's the "n" word, so maybe they erred on the safe side? GREAT family film. Lots of lessons here. Acting was fantastic.

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    Sharon P.

    I TRULY ENJOYED THIS MOVIE. AT FIRST I WAS GOING TO STOP IT BUT KEPT WATCHING AND I AM GLAD I DID. YOU CAN LEARN FROM IT ALSO. LOVE JAMES EARL JONES!!!!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Michelle D.

    A little slow, but a good message to the story. I rented the movie for James Earl Jones and he did not disappoint.

    Yes   |   No

     
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