| | Big Eden DVD (12 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Dramas DVDs, Gay/Lesbian Movies, New York City Videos, Alternative Music, Gays, Artists, Homosexuality | | Starring | Arye Gross, Tim DeKay, Louise Fletcher, Eric Schweig, Nan Martin, George Coe, Corinne Bohrer, Veanne Cox | | Director | Thomas Bezucha | | Co-Producer | John D. Vaughan | | Composer | Joseph Conlan | | Director of Photography | Rob Sweeney | | Producer | Jennifer Chaiken | | Screenwriter | Thomas Bezucha |
Additional Footage; Bio/Filmographies; Soundtrack English; Director's Comments This "big country" romance involves an emotionally stilted Manhattan artist named Henry (Ayre Gross) who returns to his Montana hometown of Big Eden when his grandfather takes ill. Drama instantly arises as Henry learns the boyhood best friend (Tim DeKay) on whom he's fostered a twenty-year-long unrequited crush, has also returned to Big Eden and is anxious to resume their friendship. Henry also comes into contact with Dexter (Eric Schweig), the Native American proprietor of a local general store. Quiet and withdrawn, Dexter finds himself attracted to Henry but expresses his interest solely through a progressively more elaborate series of home-cooked meals. It is interesting that though they are surrounded with love and support by the liberal locals, these gay men are still blocked from romantic fulfillment by their own doubts and fears. The supporting cast includes residents of Montana's Glacier Park region where the film was shot, and Academy Award winner Louise Fletcher (ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST). A soundtrack of nouveau country music helps keeps things moving, and the color-saturated photography brings life to both the stunning outdoor vistas and the impeccably rustic interior décor. BIG EDEN is the feature debut of director/writer Thomas Bezucha. Big Eden Reviews: "...A pleasant trip....It's naturalistic in form and content..."
-- Bridget Byrne, Box Office "...BIG EDEN may be less a dream of finding perfect romance than a simpler, but somehow more touching, fantasy of simply being accepted..."-- Dave Kehr, New York Times "...An accomplished heart-tugger, a serious romantic comedy that tackles two dilemmas with honesty and compassion..."
-- Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times Big Eden | List Price | $24.95 (You save $6.66) | | Studio | Wolfe Video | | Orig Year | 2001 | | All Time Sales Rank |  2251  | | CD Universe Part number | 3027891 | | Catalog number | 3534 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Apr 30, 2002 | | Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | Some Mature Thematic Material | | Running Time | 117 Minutes | | Movie Details | Color |
Big Eden Movie Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Entertaining
It kept me guessing what was going to happen. In this movie, love wins in the end. Good movie.
Submitted by jimmiecla (Pensacola, florida, USA) 
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Now this is a love story!
I really enjoyed Big Eden. My friend just watched it and this is what he had to say, "I liked it, because it showed a gay world not tied to clubs and lust, but about true love and help from others to get there."
Submitted by Jonas (Deerfield Beach, Florida)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No A "feel good" movie.
This movie is a lot of fun. Big Eden is definitely a fantasy town. Not even in a big city is everyone that open and supportive, but we can all dream.
Submitted by a reviewer (Fort Worth, Texas)
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Big Eden is an extremely well-crafted, well-written and well-acted film. This is one of the best movies I've seen this year and has already become a favorite in my circle of friends. If you haven't seen it... get it!!
Submitted by a reviewer (Albuquerque, NM)
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Like a classic fairytale. After bringing
tears of enjoyment, one is left with the
feeling that if only the world, especially
the U.S., was like what is portrayed here
what a happier and better place to live for
all. No matter their orientation.
Submitted by a reviewer (Camdenton, Mo., USA)
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Big Eden DVD Returning to his childhood home in Montana when his grandfather falls ill, artist Henry Hart (Arye Gross, Ellen, Six Feet Under) confronts his unrequited passion for his high school best friend and his feelings about being gay in a small town. Cast includes Tim DeKay, Louise Fletcher and Eric Schweig. 117 min. The 2-disc DVD set includes over 60 minutes of bonus features.
Source: Wolfe Video
2-Disc Set
Region 1
Keep Case
Disc 1:
Single Side - Single Layer
Theatrical Version
Full Frame -
1.33
Additional Release Material:
Production Interviews: Cast
Audio Commentary: Thomas Bezucha - Director
Interactive Features:
Scene Selection
Disc 2:
Additional Release Material:
Featurette:
1. Behind-the-Scenes
2. Extended Scenes
3. Bonus Footage
4. Pictorial Soundtrack
5. More from Wolfe Video
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