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MPAA Rating: PG Content Advisory: Excellent For Children Movie Release: 1994 DVD Release: 03/12/2002 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Edition: Special Collection Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 35 mins Studio: Paramount Total Copies: 1 Genres: Adventure, Children's/Family, Animal Picture, Family-Oriented Adventure See Also: Lassie [Circuit City Exclusive] [Checkpoint]

The story of an intelligent, heroic collie and his young owner, previously featured in numerous films and a successful 1950s television series, was updated for the 1990s in this family feature. This time, Lassie is determined to help a cynical city boy named Matt (Thomas Guiry), who turns even more resentful when his family relocates to a small town in rural Virginia. Soon after this move, a bright collie enters the family's life and winds up with the name Lassie because of the television show, which Matt's younger sister (Brittany Boyd) watches passionately. Lassie sets out to cheer Matt up and introduce him to the wonders of nature, while also helping the family stand its ground against rich, unpleasant neighbors. There are also run-ins with vicious wild animals and a daring rescue over river rapids, but the main focus remains on the emotional relationship between Matt and the dog, a story that will seem old-fashioned and charming to some viewers while familiar and sentimental to others. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide

Tom Guiry - Matthew Turner
Helen Slater - Laura Turner
Jon Tenney - Steve Turner
Brittany Boyd - Jennifer Turner
Frederic Forrest - Sam Garland

This updated adaptation of the beloved tale of a boy and his dog gets a simple but attractive presentation for its release on DVD. Lassie has been given a letterboxed transfer at the widescreen aspect ratio of 1.85:1, and the images have been enhanced for anamorphic playback on 16x9 monitors. Viewers may choose between the original English language soundtrack in Dolby Digital Surround or Dolby Digital 5.1, or a French dubbed version in Dolby Digital Stereo. Optional English subtitles have also been included. No additional bonus materials appear on this edition. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide