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Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Anamorphic Widescreen DVD

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Release Date: 3/14/2006
Original Release: 2005
Format: DVD
Length: 99 minutes
Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
Rating Reason: thematic elements, some disturbing images, and language
UPC: 678149196429
Studio: Universal Studios Home Video

Directed by: Jane Anderson
Featuring: Laura Dern, Woody Harrelson, Simon Reynolds, Julianne Moore

Categories: Dramas, Theatrical Release, Family (General), Commercials, 1950s

Description
Julianne Moore returns to FAR FROM HEAVEN territory in THE PRIZE WINNER OF DEFIANCE, OHIO, which springs from the pages of Terry Ryan's memoir of the same name. Playing 1950s housewife Evelyn Ryan, who struggles to raise 10 kids while dealing with an alcoholic husband, Moore brings director Jane Anderson's film to life with another moving performance to add to her résumé. Evelyn's husband, Kelly (Woody Harrelson), works at the local factory but has sunk the family into financial trouble with his dangerously boozy habits. Struggling with her husband's drinking and the stress of raising so many children, Evelyn tries her luck in some jingle-writing contests. Writing rhyming couplets for companies like Dr. Pepper and Maidenform bras, the beleaguered housewife is surprisingly successful, and manages to tip the family's finances back into good health. Anderson peppers the action with short direct-to-camera monologues from Evelyn, which help to explain the idiosyncrasies of the competitions and also highlight her steely determination to pull her family through the hard times. But Kelly can't accept his wife's position as the major breadwinner of the family, and his violent, alcohol-fueled outbursts put an enormous strain on their relationship.

Moore shines throughout the movie, giving a convincing performance as a strong woman who always puts her family's happiness before her own. As a first feature film, THE PRIZE WINNER OF DEFIANCE, OHIO, is a strong debut from Jane Anderson, who gained Emmy nominations for her HBO show NORMAL, which she wrote and directed; she also wrote the screenplay for this movie, faithfully molding Terry Ryan's words into a film that tugs heavily at the heart strings.

DVD Features


Region 1
Snap Case
Single Side
Anamorphic Widescreen -
1.85
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
Subtitles - English
Subtitles - English (SDH)
Subtitles - French
Subtitles - Spanish

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Technical Specifications
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  • Additional Information - Anamorphic Widescreen


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Average Rating: 4.5 / 5
Number of Reviews: 4 (view all)
4 / 5  Posted on May 10, 2007
Reviewed by: Movie Addict

There are many movie moms out there that deserve to be Mom of the Year. Mrs. Day, from Life With Father (1947); Mrs. Miniver, from Mrs. Miniver (1942); Mrs. Henderson, from Mother (1996); Mrs....
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5 / 5  Posted on January 28, 2007
Reviewed by: Zara

Man, I could have never survived in the 50's. There is no way that I would have been able to deal with the fact that I'd need to get married, raise a family, run the risk of having 10 or more kids...
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5 / 5  Posted on June 9, 2006
Reviewed by: Laural

I absolutely loved this movie. I thought that it was an inspiring film. Julianne Morre plays a woman (based on a true story) who at the best possible moment wins competitions that keep her and her 12...
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