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Joe Versus The Volcano (DVD)

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Genre Drama, Romance, Comedy
Format Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Subtitled, Dolby, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen
Contributor Dan Hedaya, Robert Stack, Barry McGovern, Steven Spielberg, Ossie Davis, Frank Marshall, Tom Hanks, Kathleen Kennedy, Lloyd Bridges, Meg Ryan, Teri Schwartz, Abe Vigoda, John Patrick Shanley See more
Initial release date 2007-04-03
Language English
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Joe Versus The Volcano (DVD)

Tom Hanks stars as Joe, a squashed bug of a guy under the heel of ahideous corporation, working in an awful office with bad air, bad lightand lousy coffee...Then everything changes in this romantic comedy aboutcourage and a man's soul ... of a man coming back to life on a journeythat takes him halfway around the world. To the edge of great delight.To the brink of an exploding volcano.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.35:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 1.6 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 85391606024
  • Director ‏ : ‎ John Patrick Shanley
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Subtitled, Dolby, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 42 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ April 3, 2007
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Abe Vigoda
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Steven Spielberg, Teri Schwartz, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Unqualified, English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Studio Distribution Services
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00005Y71F
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ John Patrick Shanley
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,308 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
4,308 global ratings
Enchanting, Whimsical, Profound - A Most Special Movie
5 Stars
Enchanting, Whimsical, Profound - A Most Special Movie
This treasure of a movie is an enchanting blend of comedy, fantasy, and philosophy. It is a little gem, a fable, a lovely, whimsical dream that allows us to take a look at ourselves and the lives we lead. If I had to recommend one movie that has "important" things to say, it would be "Joe Versus the Volcano."In this Odyssey, Joe Banks, the movie's main character, realizes he has to change his life after finding out he has a "brain cloud." Visited by Samuel Graynamore, played by the wonderful Lloyd Bridges, he is given a chance to "live like a king and die like a hero" if he will agree to jump into a volcano on a Polynesian Island. Thus begins a fairy tale journey to the "Big Woo." His crooked road there leads him to a new understanding of life, a new appreciation of the world, true love, and the importance of one's soul. Joe learns that in life you must choose between being asleep or awake. As Patricia (Meg Ryan) says in the movie:"My father says almost the whole world's asleep.Everybody you know, everybody you see, everybody you talk to.He says only a few people are awake.And they live in a state of constant, total amazement.""Joe Versus the Volcano" teaches that you can go through this world alive and yet not be alive. Like Joe, you can be dead and walking around. But it also teaches that you can change all of that if you really want to. All you need to do is have a little faith and the courage to take some risks. To quote Patricia again:"Nobody knows anything, Joe.We'll take this leap, and we'll see.We'll jump, and we'll see.That's life, right?"Many thanks to John Patrick Shanley, who wrote, directed, and infused this charming film with a rich tapestry of recurring symbols. Here are a few to look for when you watch JVTV: nautical symbols, the volcano, ducks, the rose, the big dog, Joe's hats, the zigzag, closed and open hands, the moon, and many others. Although silly at times, at heart, this lovely movie is showing us how we can live our lives well. I "tip my hat" to Mr. Shanley. "May you live to be a thousand years old, sir."I also want to thank the production crew and the wonderful actors who worked so hard to make JVTV special. Meg Ryan, who plays three different characters, gives her best performance in this "little" movie - what a marvelous job of acting. Tom Hanks is the perfect Joe Banks and the supporting actors are superb: Ossie Davis, who plays Marshall; Barry McGovern, who plays the luggage salesman; Lloyd Bridges, who plays Samuel Graynamore; Abe Vigoda, who plays the Waponi Chief; Dan Hedaya, who plays Frank Waturi, Carol Kane, who plays Cassandra, the hair dresser, and many others - thanks for such a wonderful film. I would also be remiss if I didn't tender a special thanks to the late Georges Delerue for his hauntingly beautiful original music score. "Marooned Without You" will always be one of my favorite songs.This movie is like no other, and you can go to it again and again to lift your spirits and renew your soul. It will whisper its beguiling sea-song to you, if you listen.So, let Joe, Patricia, and the gang show you how to leap into that volcano and enjoy this most lovely of movies.Good luck, and have a great "journey."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting, Whimsical, Profound - A Most Special Movie
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2009
This treasure of a movie is an enchanting blend of comedy, fantasy, and philosophy. It is a little gem, a fable, a lovely, whimsical dream that allows us to take a look at ourselves and the lives we lead. If I had to recommend one movie that has "important" things to say, it would be "Joe Versus the Volcano."
In this Odyssey, Joe Banks, the movie's main character, realizes he has to change his life after finding out he has a "brain cloud." Visited by Samuel Graynamore, played by the wonderful Lloyd Bridges, he is given a chance to "live like a king and die like a hero" if he will agree to jump into a volcano on a Polynesian Island. Thus begins a fairy tale journey to the "Big Woo." His crooked road there leads him to a new understanding of life, a new appreciation of the world, true love, and the importance of one's soul. Joe learns that in life you must choose between being asleep or awake. As Patricia (Meg Ryan) says in the movie:

"My father says almost the whole world's asleep.
Everybody you know, everybody you see, everybody you talk to.
He says only a few people are awake.
And they live in a state of constant, total amazement."

"Joe Versus the Volcano" teaches that you can go through this world alive and yet not be alive. Like Joe, you can be dead and walking around. But it also teaches that you can change all of that if you really want to. All you need to do is have a little faith and the courage to take some risks. To quote Patricia again:

"Nobody knows anything, Joe.
We'll take this leap, and we'll see.
We'll jump, and we'll see.
That's life, right?"

Many thanks to John Patrick Shanley, who wrote, directed, and infused this charming film with a rich tapestry of recurring symbols. Here are a few to look for when you watch JVTV: nautical symbols, the volcano, ducks, the rose, the big dog, Joe's hats, the zigzag, closed and open hands, the moon, and many others. Although silly at times, at heart, this lovely movie is showing us how we can live our lives well. I "tip my hat" to Mr. Shanley. "May you live to be a thousand years old, sir."
I also want to thank the production crew and the wonderful actors who worked so hard to make JVTV special. Meg Ryan, who plays three different characters, gives her best performance in this "little" movie - what a marvelous job of acting. Tom Hanks is the perfect Joe Banks and the supporting actors are superb: Ossie Davis, who plays Marshall; Barry McGovern, who plays the luggage salesman; Lloyd Bridges, who plays Samuel Graynamore; Abe Vigoda, who plays the Waponi Chief; Dan Hedaya, who plays Frank Waturi, Carol Kane, who plays Cassandra, the hair dresser, and many others - thanks for such a wonderful film. I would also be remiss if I didn't tender a special thanks to the late Georges Delerue for his hauntingly beautiful original music score. "Marooned Without You" will always be one of my favorite songs.
This movie is like no other, and you can go to it again and again to lift your spirits and renew your soul. It will whisper its beguiling sea-song to you, if you listen.
So, let Joe, Patricia, and the gang show you how to leap into that volcano and enjoy this most lovely of movies.
Good luck, and have a great "journey."
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Carlos Islas
3.0 out of 5 stars La caja del DVD llegó doblada
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3.0 out of 5 stars La caja del DVD llegó doblada
Reviewed in Mexico on September 4, 2021
El disco está bien y llegó con un día de anticipación respecto a lo dicho por Amazon pero la caja llegó doblada. Por favor tengan más cuidado, es el primer producto que he pedido en Amazon que no llega en buen estado.
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