HOME AT LAST (Released World-Wide 1988)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì Home at Last—short film (less than an hour)—is a suitable to okay watch built somewhat like the innocent Michael Landon Little House on the Prairie television series. The film illustrates the early acting talent of Adrien Brody and uses drama rather than high-paced action scenes to drive its story. It is simply written and runs slower than many modern films due to its earth/human rural setting.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline In the 1800s a group of New York street orphans are assigned transport to a Swedish-American town to be integrated into families who are willing to take them into their homes. A Swedish farmer, Nils Anderson, takes pity on the last orphan not chosen by anyone, a 12-year-old boy, named Billy, and brings him home to his wife and young son.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director David Devries for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Chris Brigham for making the film possible. Cast includes Adrien Brody, Joel Savani, Tom Wees, Rod McCullough, William Duff-Griffin, Lanny Flaherty, Kenneth Freese, and Ray Stevens.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. The story is innocent, clean, and honest. The writing needs some polishing but it is solid and well-paced. The movie ends unfinished for the complete outcome but that is okay as the way the orphan's life turns out will be determined by the life choices he makes daily. It is clearly stated that his new home will support him again and again and again until he is mature enough to make his adult choices. Video Critique Available Here. Ben Meyers