Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation

Stoutor It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Marva-nova Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

jjnxn-1 Exceptionally well made TV miniseries. Elizabeth Montgomery and Hal Holbrook anchor the film as a couple who seem mismatched but whose differences strengthen their union. Really the story of the growth of a town's gradual formation from the wilderness and a woman's indomitability in spearheading its birth. A strong supporting cast lead by Jane Seymour on her way up and an incredibly young William H. Macy add to the pleasure of this fine entertainment. The only thing missing is a certain grit that would have added to the wilderness feeling of the setting. A very strong showcase for the wonderfully talented and much missed Elizabeth Montgomery.

drina67 I have seen this movie every time that it has come on TV and wish that I could purchase it on DVD. Does anyone know why it isn't available for purchase? The story of Sayward and her family is amazing and completely well acted by Elizabeth Montgomery and Hal Holbrook! Someone please do something so that we can see this important work again and again! I taped it once on my old VHS machine when it came on TV but my sister overwrote the video! I didn't speak to her for months after that! If it ever is released, I will be the first in line to purchase it. Is it NBC or Warner Brothers who is holding up the release of The Awakening Land on DVD? I've read the books but it just isn't the same as the mini-series. Being a native of Illinois, I really like that the movie was filmed here!

Scarlett38us The Awakening Land was an excellent movie with an all star cast. Elizabeth Montgomery played her part with grace and Hal Holbrook was very convincing as the Solitary. The cast and performance was award winning. The time frame was neither to short or too long. Each sequence was well covered. The movie's setting was absolutely beautiful. The storyline was strong and very heartwarming. I have watched the Awakening Land about 5 times and have loved it each and every time. It's story is clean and depicts in such a wonderful way the struggles of early pioneer life and the triumph over adversity. The movie is full of love and adventure. It was a pleasure following Sayard and Portus through out their lives and the lives of their family and friends and how they all succeeded in what they came to this land to do, make a new and better life. I put The Awakening Land right up there with Lonesome Dove. The Awakening Land is brilliant as were it's characters.

tampien A story line that not only inspires, but informs and educates, this mini-series exemplifies a woman who the world views as with not much to offer, but in reality has "everything" "they" do not. A woman with a vision that others do not see, with the intelligence to work it through, the faith to see it through, and the endurance and long-suffering to weather it through can say nothing but "all things are possible to them that believe!" Excellent acting on the part of both Elizabeth Montgomery and Hal Holbrook. Let's one see that most of life lies under the surface, not in what is normally seen. Illustrates there are often life principles at work that we are usually unaware of, and that if we can learn to see and work with them, astounding results can happen.