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A beautiful movie, without the usual schmaltz people feel guilty about. This is a biopic about a kid who grows up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and travels half way round the world to help the Tongan people. It's one of those films that should get a Humanitas award, it is all about altruism, compassion, and loyalty, something that is very rare in the world today. In my lifetime, I've met a few people like John Groberg, the subject of this film. If you value honesty and integrity, you can sense it immediately in a person. Buena Vista should be congratulated on choosing to distribute this movie on dvd.
Here's my personal reason for liking the Grobert character (and the young actor, Christopher Gorham, who portayed him). John plays jazz trumpet in the style of Louis Armstrong. (An interesting coincidence is that Chris's brother is an accomplished trumpet player). One of the things you learn when you go out in the real world for the first time is that there are many good, interesting people of all backgrounds and nationalities. And believe it or not, they have much in common with you. Keep your mind and your heart open, and you will find them.
Pair this dvd with Tuck Everlasting, and you'll have an enjoyable weekend of family movie viewing.
Here's my personal reason for liking the Grobert character (and the young actor, Christopher Gorham, who portayed him). John plays jazz trumpet in the style of Louis Armstrong. (An interesting coincidence is that Chris's brother is an accomplished trumpet player). One of the things you learn when you go out in the real world for the first time is that there are many good, interesting people of all backgrounds and nationalities. And believe it or not, they have much in common with you. Keep your mind and your heart open, and you will find them.
Pair this dvd with Tuck Everlasting, and you'll have an enjoyable weekend of family movie viewing.