Avalon

This movie is a true hidden gem. It is a beautiful tale about how a Russian-Jewish family begins to fall apart after blending into the ways of America. Soon, the family finds themselves drifting away from each other, and the closeness... Full review

Wow! I cannot say enough about "Avalon". The story, the intricate details and subtleties, the way every action is woven through each generation and family member- it's all incredible. Great visuals. The cast is top notch, even sprouting a very impacting... Full review

I got this film expressly for the purpose of seeing Elijah Wood (who was wonderful in this) but was pleasantly surprised by the rest of the cast - especially Armin Mueller Stahl. This is a very touching film, and leaves you... Full review

I was 11 years old when I saw it for the first time.It has taught me about family values and how the friendship between grandfather and grandson are very important.It teaches us such contacts with grandparents are very important which many... Full review

director Barry Levinson ultimately succumbs to excessive sentimentality.....The characters are TV-movie clichés, the dreamy cinematography makes the whole movie look like a fabric softener commercial.... ... Full Review

Avalon" is a remarkable film, a thought-provoking Cook's tour through the universal American consciousness. Aidan Quinn is first-rate as their son, and his wife is played by the very talented Elizabeth Perkins. ... Full Review

Avalon" is a remarkable film, a thought-provoking Cook's tour through the universal American consciousness. Avalon," rated PG for a couple of profanities, is a superb accomplishment. And mention should be made of Randy Newman's wonderful score. ... Full Review

What "Avalon" does offer are rich period details, abundant scenes of humor and heartbreak and outstanding performances. In these small, recognizable details, which Levinson uses to take measure of what's been lost, "Avalon" shines. ... Full Review

With "Avalon," Levinson reaches into his deepest self, and an artist can't be asked to do much more. Levinson has always assembled strong ensembles for his Baltimore films, and "Avalon" is no exception. ... Full Review

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, and sometimes food is just food on screen. Other times, it's a key ingredient for cinematic success, a telling substitute or symbol, or a perfect prop for characters who meet to eat in... ... Full Article

The third of director Barry Levinson 's autobiographical "Baltimore Trilogy" (the first two entries were Diner and Tin Men ), Avalon covers nearly forty years in the lives of an immigrant Jewish family. ... Full Article

Blacking out in some basement cafe', crowded/ And alone in the sad mid century, I come back & go on ," writes Peter Ramos in "John Berryman in my Dreams," the opening poem in his aptly named debut collection Please... ... Full Article

Avalon (PG) In this prequel to ''Diner'' and ''Tin Men,'' Barry Levinson tells the story of his Jewish immigrant family, who arrived in Baltimore and encountered a brave new world of freedom, self-betterment, and TV sets -- i.e., the American... ... Full Article

The third of director Barry Levinson's autobiographical "Baltimore Trilogy" (the first two entries were Diner and Tin Men), Avalon covers nearly forty years in the lives of an immigrant Jewish family. ... Full Article

From Amazon : Intensely personal and yet universally appealing, AVALON follows immigrant Sam Krichinsky and his extended family as they seek a dream called America in a place called Avalon. ... Full Article