Lean on Me (Snap Case) (6305133514)

Lean on Me (Snap Case)
enlarge	Director: John G. Avildsen Actors: Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume, Alan North, Lynne Thigpen Studio: Warner Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~$12.98~~ Buy Used: $2.52 as of 7/30/2010 10:29 MDT details You Save: $10.46 (81%) Qty 1 In Stock New (21) Used (44) from $2.52 Seller: scifiguy24 Rating: 75 reviews Sales Rank: 16259 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC Language: English (Original Language) Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Region: 1 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Running Time: 108 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 0.6 MPN: WARD11875D ISBN: 6305133514 UPC: 085391187523 EAN: 9786305133513 ASIN: 6305133514 Theatrical Release Date: March 3, 1989 Release Date: October 20, 1998 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Tell A Friend Add to Wishlist Add to Wedding Registry Add to Baby Registry


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Editorial Reviews: Product Description Based on the true story of principal Joe Clark and his struggle to instill discipline and encourage learning in his New Jersey high school. Mr. Clark is known for his use of a bullhorn and a baseball bat.brbGenre: /bFeature Film-DramabrbRating: /bPG13brbRelease Date: /b8-FEB-2005brbMedia Type: /bDVD Amazon.com essential video IRocky/I director John Avildsen championed the briefly famous New Jersey high school principal Joe Clark in this upbeat 1989 drama. Morgan Freeman plays the tough-love educator who wields a baseball bat and bullhorn to keep discipline in his hallways and to motivate underachieving students to keep their acts together. After establishing Clark's controversial methods and showing him giving some punks the boot, Avildsen relies on the usual school-drama clichés to fill out the rest of the movie, including a challenge to Clark's philosophy from timid authorities. Freeman makes a strong impact as Clark, his dignity and integrity a sometimes awesome thing. Avildsen, however, is going for a IRocky/I-esque emotional crescendo. I--Tom Keogh/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 75 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...15 Next » The original non-politically correct individual July 10, 2010 Harry M. Shin (Livermore, CA USA) 1. What's not to like about this film: br / * based on an inspirational true story br / * great writing br / * good acting br / * and of course, the persona of Mr Clark, the original non-politically correct person. br / * the anti-bureaucratic message of the film and the more important message of taking personal responsibility for one's life etc... br / br /2. Highly recommended. Great Feel Good movie about Taking Back your High School! May 8, 2010 Nice Lady (Alaska) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful Perhaps one of Morgan Freeman's earliest.He is a School Principal trying to take the school back from the Dopers Pushers Troublemakers so that the average kid can have a chance. Perhaps Joe Clark's methods are a little unorthodox (but desperate times call for desperate measures) br / br /He spoke louder and faster in this film, but the essence is there. br / br /Interesting to see how Morgan Freeman has evolved into one of the all time greats! br / br /This a true story of a Patterson NJ High School. Glad I saw it. Worth seeing-good characterizations, enjoyable. Lean on Me January 5, 2010 Arnita D. Brown (USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful The story of controversial New Jersey high school principal Joe Clark. Morgan Freeman is truly on top of his game in this late-80's inspirational school-based movie. Freeman is so powerful in this movie."Lean On Me" will definitely have you grinning broadly by the time the credits roll. br / One of Morgan Freeman's Great Performances November 12, 2009 The JuRK (Our Vast, Cultural Desert) I saw this movie when it was first released and loved its performances and messages. The inspirational story, based on the controversial Joe Clark, gives the movie an authenticity that pays off. br / br /After all these years, I'm watching it again and appreciating what a great performance we get from Morgan Freeman. Every line, every expression--just priceless. Rolling his eyes as he reads answers over a student's shoulder during a test made me laugh out loud. His nonstop rants against students, teachers, parents, pretty everybody are both funny and powerful. br / br /Around this same time, Freeman put out two other movies. One was GLORY. The speech he gives as a former slave-turned-soldier at the campfire before the big climactic battle brought tears to my eyes. The other movie was STREET SMART with Christopher Reeve. Freeman plays a pimp who blackmails Reeve for an alibi and he's absolutely chilling. That an actor can go from powerful righteousness to pure evil in two movies is amazing. br / br /LEAN ON ME is a good movie with a wonderful message. But it's a great performance from one of our finest American actors. Lean On Me August 18, 2009 V. DeKleine (Grand Haven, MI USA) Great DVD. Based on a true story. One person can make a difference! Joe Clark "cleans up" a troubled high school and improves the quality of education for all. Showing reviews 1-5 of 75 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...15 Next »

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