Les grandes retrouvailles

A deep and sensitive movie about a friendship between an old man and a young boy. The story is very beautiful and it left tears in my eyes. A great movie for " being home feeling sick ". Gotta see it! Beautiful scenery. Lovely nature...

This well crafted tale of a young man's coming of age under the guidance of his grandfather breaks no new ground but is a life affirming family movie. There are a few corny scenes and not all of the youth's reformation seems motivated but the film is well acted and moves along and doesn't get too bogged down with corn.

In this Icon driven culture, the ending scene was almost predictable but was moving none-the-less.

I'm a sucker for this type of film but overall, I'd say anyone would feel the film is worth the time and effort.

Uplifting, if predictable, storyline with a spirited supporting cast and strong performances for a TV movie. Richard Crenna makes a surprisingly good cowboy and grandfather, and Chris Olivero as the smarmy teen becomes more interesting as he evolves. David Carradine and company are involved in the most entertaining scenes in the movie.

Left unresolved are explanations for the ending, and the reunion with the family. The parents are caricatures and seem distant from the story except as plot points.

If you're in the mood for melodrama and nice scenics, catch this when it comes on television.

This is the story of Mike (a troubled teenager from L.A.) forced, by his wealthy parents, to spend a summer holiday with his grumpy grandpappy. They set off together across the United States on horseback, via the school of hard knocks, discovering the good life, and teaming up with a bunch of cowboys. During the course of the journey (and accompanied by a great deal of squirming from this viewer), Mike is transformed from a poor spoilt rich kid into a young good ole boy.

Rousing performances from Richard Crenna (as the grandfather) and David Carradine (as the trail boss). Ben Cardinal plays the obligatory Native American with tight-lipped panache and baby-faced Patrick David turns in a credible performance as Mike's new best friend.

Very good for the available money and available special effects of that era. Special effects could be better but overall the message that give that film is important. I saw that film four times and I believe I will see it again and again.