Madison | 
| Director: William Bindley
Actors: James Caviezel, Mary Mccormack, Jake Lloyd, Bruce Dern, Paul Dooley
Studio: Premiere Marketing & Distribution Group, The
Category: DVD
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 35786
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 99 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: TM2537
ISBN: 1404994890
UPC: 027616929846
EAN: 9781404994898
ASIN: B000A50442
Theatrical Release Date: April 22, 2005
Release Date: September 13, 2005
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Tailor-made for family viewing, Madison is the kind of decent, all-ages movie that's all too rare these days, and that alone makes it a pleasant alternative to Disney and Pixar hits. And while this barely factual drama plays fast and loose with actual historical details in the sport of hydroplane racing, it's a rousing (if utterly conventional) tale of underdogs under pressure--a boat racer's version of Hoosiers, if you will. Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ) stars as Jim McCormick, who drove the Miss Madison hydroplane to unlikely victory in the 1971 Gold Cup race in Madison, Indiana, where low morale and failing economy created a strong need for local heroes. It's a predictable movie in every way, with a heavy-handed screenplay and direction that's nothing if not earnest, but Caviezel's reliable as always, and the capable supporting cast includes Mary McCormack, Bruce Dern, and Jake Lloyd (from Star Wars: Episode I). Best of all, the recreations of early '70s-vintage hydroplane races are guaranteed to please devotees of the sport and anyone with a cinematic need for speed. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
The Miss Madison may have seen better days, but she's about to go out in a blaze of glory. The pride of Madison, Indiana, the dilapidated hydroplane's been entered in the 1971 Gold Cup Championship race, whose $50,000 prize money has been raised by the town itself. Chosen to pilot the craft is Jim McCormick (Jim Caviezel, The Passion of the Christ), a local man who's sacrificed his family's future to enter the race. Supported by an idolizing son (Jake Lloyd, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace), an understanding wife (Mary McCormack, Full Frontal) and a legendary mechanic (Academy Award.-Nominee Bruce Dern, Best Supporting Actor, Coming Home, 1978), Jim takes the Miss Madison on her final voyage, in a race to the finish that will leave you cheering!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 Like "The Natural" only wetter June 12, 2008
L. M. Smyth (Puyallup, WA)
I got an inexpensive copy of this movie yesterday, and took it home and watched it. Yes, I am a fan of hydroplane history-love the sound of the piston engines. The movie plays fast and loose with the facts of the 1971 Gold Cup, the Miss Madison, even the circumstances in Port Madison, Indiana. Who cares? !!! It's a great story, even if a bit contrived. It immediately reminded me of The Natural-a great baseball story, even if contrived, and non-historical and different than Malamud's book. When Miss Madison crosses the finish line, it's the same feeling as Roy Hobbes rounding the bases under arcing light towers.
Heck, how many good boat racing movies have there been? Especially hydroplane racing? Like, none. Rent it, buy it, it's a family movie. Your kids will love it.
A Good Film January 3, 2008
D. Edwards
I may be a bit biased as I was fortunate enough to go to the world premier of this film in Madison, Indiana with the current Miss Madison racing team and got to meet the director and some of the cast.
Gold cup hydroplane racing dates back to 1911 and has a rich history of boats, teams and drivers. Unfortunately it's hasn't attained much popularity beyond the Indiana and Washington race sites. I am glad a film was made to document the great gold cup race of 1971 and the underdog local Madison team. The film is very well casted and has some fantastic footage of racing on the Ohio river. I give it only 4 stars for a somewhat formulaic plot. Beyond that it's a well done, entertaining movie.
Madison, a movie for the whole family ! September 4, 2007
BMcG (HEBRON, KENTUCKY)
Great movie for everyone , the whole family liked this movie (10 yr,girl & 12yr boy ) A true story that will have you cheering for the underdog !! The racing scenes were excellent. We also really enjoyed the special features on the dvd , interveiws with the real people and the old footage from wild world of sports. If you are looking for a family movie this is it!
 Outstanding family film August 30, 2007
Michael Duchaj (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Based on a true story. This is a great family film with a positive message. The racing sequences are realistic and well done.
Great Movie April 3, 2007
kykimba (Kentucky United States)
I enjoyed this movie very much. Being from Madison, and being a child that was there the day of this race, this movie brought it all back to me, and great memories of Madison, the Ohio River, the "Miss Madison", the Regatta, and the great people of Madison. This is a great movie for the whole family.
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