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Joe Versus the Volcano

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Format: Blu-ray June 20, 2017


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Laughs erupt when Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan fall in love – and fall in lava – in Joe Versus the Volcano, a stylish comedy written and directed by Moonstruck Academy Award winner John Patrick Shanley. This first teaming of the peerless stars of Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail follows the follies of a stressed-out guy (Hanks) in a dead-end job who is told he has a terminal “brain cloud.” A zany jillionaire (Lloyd Bridges) makes him an offer that gives him a fleeting taste of the good life. In exchange, he must journey to a Pacific island and leap into a volcano. Is Joe doomed to be the last of the red-hot lovers? Not if the forces of imagination, romance and the charm of Ryan in three roles as the women in Joe’s life have their way.

Genre: Comedy


Format: Blu-ray


Contributor: Abe Vigoda, Barry McGovern, Dan Hedaya, John Patrick Shanley, Lloyd Bridges, Meg Ryan, Ossie Davis, Robert Stack, Tom Hanks See more


Language: English


Runtime: 1 hour and 42 minutes


Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.781


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.38 x 5.35 x 6.75 inches; 2.26 ounces


Director ‏ : ‎ John Patrick Shanley


Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray


Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 42 minutes


Release date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2017


Actors ‏ : ‎ Abe Vigoda, Lloyd Bridges, Meg Ryan, Robert Stack, Tom Hanks


Studio ‏ : ‎ Warner Archive Collection


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    • Enchanting, Whimsical, Profound - A Most Special Movie
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This treasure of a movie is an enchanting blend of comedy, fantasy, and philosophy. It is a little gem, a fable, a lovely, whimsical dream that allows us to take a look at ourselves and the lives we lead. If I had to recommend one movie that has "important" things to say, it would be "Joe Versus the Volcano." In this Odyssey, Joe Banks, the movie's main character, realizes he has to change his life after finding out he has a "brain cloud." Visited by Samuel Graynamore, played by the wonderful Lloyd Bridges, he is given a chance to "live like a king and die like a hero" if he will agree to jump into a volcano on a Polynesian Island. Thus begins a fairy tale journey to the "Big Woo." His crooked road there leads him to a new understanding of life, a new appreciation of the world, true love, and the importance of one's soul. Joe learns that in life you must choose between being asleep or awake. As Patricia (Meg Ryan) says in the movie: "My father says almost the whole world's asleep. Everybody you know, everybody you see, everybody you talk to. He says only a few people are awake. And they live in a state of constant, total amazement." "Joe Versus the Volcano" teaches that you can go through this world alive and yet not be alive. Like Joe, you can be dead and walking around. But it also teaches that you can change all of that if you really want to. All you need to do is have a little faith and the courage to take some risks. To quote Patricia again: "Nobody knows anything, Joe. We'll take this leap, and we'll see. We'll jump, and we'll see. That's life, right?" Many thanks to John Patrick Shanley, who wrote, directed, and infused this charming film with a rich tapestry of recurring symbols. Here are a few to look for when you watch JVTV: nautical symbols, the volcano, ducks, the rose, the big dog, Joe's hats, the zigzag, closed and open hands, the moon, and many others. Although silly at times, at heart, this lovely movie is showing us how we can live our lives well. I "tip my hat" to Mr. Shanley. "May you live to be a thousand years old, sir." I also want to thank the production crew and the wonderful actors who worked so hard to make JVTV special. Meg Ryan, who plays three different characters, gives her best performance in this "little" movie - what a marvelous job of acting. Tom Hanks is the perfect Joe Banks and the supporting actors are superb: Ossie Davis, who plays Marshall; Barry McGovern, who plays the luggage salesman; Lloyd Bridges, who plays Samuel Graynamore; Abe Vigoda, who plays the Waponi Chief; Dan Hedaya, who plays Frank Waturi, Carol Kane, who plays Cassandra, the hair dresser, and many others - thanks for such a wonderful film. I would also be remiss if I didn't tender a special thanks to the late Georges Delerue for his hauntingly beautiful original music score. "Marooned Without You" will always be one of my favorite songs. This movie is like no other, and you can go to it again and again to lift your spirits and renew your soul. It will whisper its beguiling sea-song to you, if you listen. So, let Joe, Patricia, and the gang show you how to leap into that volcano and enjoy this most lovely of movies. Good luck, and have a great "journey." ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2009 by Kenton Couch
    • Outstanding work by Tom & Meg yet again - must see at least one time
My guilty pleasure movie that I watch anytime I'm feeling down or have the blues. Works every time. Meg Ryan plays multiple characters and even has scenes where the dialogue is her as 2 quite different and complex ppl. Looks like she had fun with it too!😂 Tom Hanks is the biggest reason why I keep watching this movie. His character evolves with vibrant urgency with him finding a reason to appreciate life on this planet in all its beauty. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026 by Abyssmia
    • "Like a prince in a fairy tale."
I love this movie for many reasons. First, it's my favorite movie starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan (I never could get into Sleepless in Seatle or You've Got Mail). Second, it's definitely one of the top 10 most romantic movies I've ever seen. But probably the real reason why I love this movie is the reason for repeat viewing that most people miss. Let me tell you about two of my favorite types of movies. On the one hand, you have movies that try to take the fantastic (alien invasions, monsters, time travel, magic) and make it seem real. On the other hand, you have movies that try to take the "real world" and make it seem fantastic. This movie defintely falls into the latter category. It's not set in a far off land long ago, the main characters aren't knights and damsels in distress. Or are they??? Take a close look, listen carefully to the dialog. What is never quite spelled out, but often hinted at... is the fact that this IS a fairy tale. Our hero Joe starts out in this movie like a brave knight (he was a fireman who rescued people remember) who has been captured and imprisoned in a dark dungeon (his terrible job). He is tricked into believing his life is over by the mountain king (the head of a company looking for a rare earth element), and offered great riches (life of luxury for a short while) in exchange for slaying the evil dragon (jumping into the volcano). Of course along the way he meets a beautiful princess (Meg Ryan) and love ensues. This movie is a perfect example of an old story told in an interesting and unique way. Seemingly everyone in this story is a strange and lovably character, and the theme of a love that keeps trying to find you is bound to appeal to anyone who considers themself a true romantic. The wonderful mood setting music and excellent color photography are just the icing on the cake for this interesting, heart warming, funny, (deep?) feel-good movie. Everyone should at least see this movie once. And now that it's on dvd and you can finally see it widescreen the way it was meant to be seen. Joe vs. the Volcano: Truly what great movies are all about. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2003 by Strategos

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