Field of Dreams (DVD)

"All his life Ray Kinsella was searching for his dreams, then one day his dreams came searching for him." That was the tag line in the preview I saw for Field of Dreams in the spring of 1989.

I remember thinking 'that looks interesting'. I had no idea that what seemed like an 'interesting' little film would end up being one of my all-time favorites.

Field of Dreams is an amazing illogical, fantastic journey that never seems to be going where you think it is. Rather than get distracted in trying to figure out what is going to happen (like I often do upon first viewing), Field of Dreams is one film where I was just content to sit back in wonder waiting to find out where Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) and I were being led to.

The film wastes no time with set up and supposition. "If you build it he will come" a strange voice whispers in the opening minutes of the film and Ray Kinsella, the Iowa farmer who is the only one who can hear the voice is just as perplexed as you are as a viewer. Without giving too much away, because of this voice Ray is led on a pilgrimage across America, that is seemingly all about baseball; but turns out to be really about something far more poignant and touching.

A fine cast does an excellent job tip-toeing around the fragile confines of the story, somehow avoiding the corny or ridiculous. To a great degree what keeps Field of Dreams from becoming nothing more than an absurd excercise is that Kevin Costner makes his character so down-to-earth that he really seems like an ordinary person who has been placed in an extraordinary situation that is beyond his control or understanding.

I loved Field of Dreams the first time I saw it and it has never lost it's luster in the countless times I've seen it since. I highly recommend it.

What a brilliant film. Kevin Cosner plays a cracking part and the script always keeps you captivated. This dvd was a two disc collectors edition and the second dvd shows main director clips and interesting bits about how the film was made.
This is not just a film about baseball. You do not need any knowledge of that at all. Well worth considering buying, even if you're not a Cosner fan. The story line is one that we can all relate too, and inspire to as well. Brilliant film!!!!

if you need a pick me up when down, or just want a feel good time relaxing with a good story, than this is the film for you. with a supernatural twist, it is a love story with a view of lifes ups and downs. i always watch this film when life is hard, and it gives me the courage to go on., but it is a film to watch when you are up because of the boost it gives in confirming that life is good.

A great story, good acting and great for Dads or Mums who like spending time with their kids especially in Sports/activities.

I bought this dvd on ebay because it is difficult to find anyhwere... the seller had it at a very reasonable cost, it was available from other sellers but it was much cheaper here.
It arrived in super quick time.
I enjoyed watching the dvd, it was genuine... sometimes you get this dodgy copy... but not this one... it was fab.

The only thing that let this experience down was that the dvd casing was completely smashed (not just a bit cracked) because the seller hadnt put it in a padded envelope, just a normal one. the dvd was thankfully unharmed but the box had to go in the bin.

Overall I give this seller and his dvd's a big thumbs up... just hope he reads this and pads his deliveries in future.

THANKS...

i first saw the film in the states on one of my many visits,ive got into baseball and decided to get my own copy,its one of those films,once you start watching you watch it until the end,also its one of those films thats got a very good story to go with it ,i would recomend people to get a copy and watch it,its a change from all of that bloodthirsty crap going around in most of todays films

ive looked all around for this film in the shops and around,every time i get near all i get sorry its deleted,so i tried ebay well low and be hold it appeared i was well pleased and the price was not to high.so i struck whilst the iron was hot,and purchest it there and then,a big thank you ebay

kind regards bob vincent(harly-d0161)

I first brought this film in video form some years ago. It is a 'feel good' film which my family throughly enjoy watching over and over again.

great family film, Costner is really good in this role but for me the performance of James Earl Jones is wonderful,truly believable