Blu-ray Review – Far and Away

Although other films have made the attempt to master the same moves as epic cinema of old, 1992's "Far and Away" was perhaps the last effort to come the closest to a David Lean-style spectacle without employing sizable help from CGI. Director Ron Howard's throwback feature doesn't achieve iconic status, but it's fine entertainment overall, exploring a classic tale of immigration and desire, set against the backdrop of the American Dream. Even with a few hiccups in storytelling, the production satisfies a sizable amount of its goals, hitting beats of romance and tragedy while stars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman bring reassuring star power to the picture, allowing Howard to find his sense of sweep as the movie makes its way to a wonderfully widescreen conclusion. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com