FAR AND AWAY
Tom
Cruise, Nicole Kidman
Universal
Pictures; Directed by Ron Howard
Rated
PG-13; 140 minutes; 1992
Joseph Donnelly (Tom Cruise), a poor
tenant farmer in 19th-century Ireland, becomes the unwilling travelling
companion of Shannon Christie (Nicole Kidman), a wealthy landowner’s daughter.
Starting out with nothing but their dreams, they discover the strength of their
courage and ingenuity along the way as they embark on a journey that takes them
from Ireland to the new, unexpectedly challenging world of the American
frontier.
REVIEWS
"FAR AND AWAY is a grand, sweeping
adventure!"
— David Sheehan, KNBC-TV
"FAR AND AWAY is a sensational
piece of entertainment! Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman light up the screen. This
is Ron Howard's best film—a wondrous epic."
— Neil Rosen, WNCN RADIO
"FAR AND AWAY is the ultimate love
story. An exciting romantic adventure on a grand scale!"
— Pat Collins, WWOR-TV
"A fun crowd-pleaser!"
— David Denby, NEW YORK MAGAZINE
"There's something in FAR AND AWAY
for everybody!"
— Gene Shalit, THE TODAY SHOW
"FAR AND AWAY is original,
big-screen fun! Tom Cruise has a James Cagney edge with a dash of Errol Flynn.
Nicole Kidman is a fine actress."
— Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA
"FAR AND AWAY is a grand, sweeping
adventure! Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are a compelling couple."
— David Sheehan, KNBC-TV
"With lots of laughs, FAR AND AWAY
has a whole lot of charm! It's big and bold, witty and wise."
— Bob Thompson, TORONTO SUN
"FAR AND AWAY has a good sense of
humor and Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are awfully good together."
— Richard Schickel, TIME MAGAZINE
"FAR AND AWAY is an epic romance
filled with humor and adventure!"
— Patrick Stoner, FLICKS
"FAR AND AWAY has astounding
comedy, action and visuals."
— Jack Corcoran, KCAL-TV
"With pounding excitement and
scope, FAR AND WAY is a winner!"
— Jeannie Williams, USA TODAY
"FAR AND AWAY is a great epic love
story!"
— Rod Lurie, LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE
BLURB
Students will be swept away to a far off
time with this amazing adventure.