The Shipping News (DVD, 2002)

The Shipping News is about a man who hates life, his father, and many other things that play into. He has a daughter with his wife, Bunny, but she isn't really neither a good wife or a mother to their daughter either. Tragedy struck early in the movie which caused Quoyle, and his daughter to go live in Canada with a relative. Throughout the movie one by one Quoyle finds redemption in his life where he thought he was lost completely. And in the end old curses are stripped and new life begins. It is a larger than life tale, and it is a great movie showing that redemption can be found, even in the small things. Can't miss this classic!

He is afraid of water, women, his father, car accidents, and his new career. But he will have to overcome all of that if he wants to survive in an environment unknown to him and all he knows about the weather.

Under the leadership of his aunt, Quoyle returns to the place of his ancestors; Newfoundland. It is May, and there is snow on the ground. She directs him to the house in which she was raised but has been unoccupied since before he was born. She assures him it is all "fixable" as she has to confront the memories which haunt her.

Quoyle soon learns about the curse, the "ghost", and many truths which he must explore, whether he likes it or not. He is portrayed by Kevin Spacey, who is very convincing as this conquering hero.

Overlooked by the Oscars, "The Shipping News" is based on the namesake Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Annie Proulx. It is a classic too good for Hollywood.

Wonderfully written story with beautiful scenery of Newfoundland. Stacey and Moore are perfect in their parts. Thoroughly enjoyable drama a little slow in the beginning but builds as more of the inner-characters are revealed. Newfoundland's folk/rock/pop group "Great Big Sea" has background songs included - wish they had been more pronounced as I love their traditional music. The slow pace, the rocks and the sea make for an inviting place in this hectic world.

One of my favorites! excellent casting, great story, perfect setting. Definately worth checking out the extras as well.

had been looking for this movie for a very long time and happy i found it it was story about the misfornunes of a family is why i like it.

Great movie. The setting and filmography was beautiful. The development of the characters was excellent! Great movie to watch on a stormy night.

The character development in this story is spectacular. My heart is bounced around quite a bit as the tale progressed. There is an important message in it about how people can grow and change in their adult life.
I am not a dvd collector, and I feel good having it in my home - it's heartwarming.

Captivating story of a family in turmoil with themselves as well as their neighbors.
One of the ten best movies I have ever seen.
Certainly not a Disney fairy tale but not seriously offensive to anyone but a real prude.

Bought it for my fiance, for his birthday. We loved it, especially the understated, natural acting of Kevin Spacey. Great story, too.

I HAD JUST FINISHED READING "THE SHIPPING NEWS". LOVED IT!-- A STORY YOU COULD "GET LOST IN". I WAS CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT THE CHARACTERS WOULD BE LIKE ON SCREEN.
AS IS THE CASE WITH MANY BOOK-TO-MOVIE ADAPTIONS, THE STORY COULD NOT MEASURE UP WITH THE READER'S IMAGINATION, NOT THE THOUGHTS IMPARTED BY THE CHARACTERS IN THE BOOK.
BUT. I WILL SAY I'M GLAD I BOUGHT THE DVD TO SATISFY MY CURIOSITY/ THE PRICE WAS CERTAINLY RIGHT, AND THE SERVICE GIVEN BY THE SELLER WAS EXCELLENT.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

BEING THE MOVIE BUFF I AM AND LOVING JULIANNE MOORE I COULD NOT BELIEVE I
MISSED THIS ONE UNTIL I SAW IT ON EBAY. MUST HAVE BEEN CAUGHT UP IN A WAKE
OF X MEN OR STARWARS ECT, AT THAT TIME. THIS MWVIE WAS GREAT WITH POWERFUL
ACTING AND A GREAT STORY, ITS HARE TO BELIEVE IT DID NOT GET AN AWARD.

This is a wonderful story. I have the paperback and the audio book. The movie is a good adaptation from the original story. Kevin Spacey does a wonderful job as does Judi Dench. This is a great story. Enjoyable by all!

This movie didn't make it at the box office but in my opinion is some of Kevin Spacey's best work along with an excellent cast.A great addition to my collection!!