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| The Last Sin Eater | 
 enlarge | Director: Michael Landon Jr.
Actors: Louise Fletcher, Henry Thomas, Liana Liberato, Soren Fulton, A.j. Buckley
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  67 reviews
Sales Rank: 3887
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Running Time: 118 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: FOXD2242757D
UPC: 024543427537
EAN: 0024543427537
ASIN: B000NVI0DU
Theatrical Release Date: February 9, 2007
Release Date: May 15, 2007
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Part of the new wave of Christian filmmaking, The Last Sin Eater appeals to a broader family audience as well--and perhaps film lovers seeking, simply, more soul in their cinema. The film, directed by Michael Landon Jr., has more than a bit of homage to Little House on the Prairie as its story unfolds through the eyes of its young heroine, Cadi, a Welsh immigrant whose family has settled deep in Appalachia, bringing superstitions and rites from the Old World and melding them with those from the new. Cadi is played by Liana Liberato with gravitas and knowingness that evokes the young Anna Paquin. Cadi's turmoil begins at the deeply disturbing nighttime funeral for her beloved Granny, when a shadowy figure creeps in and chants, "For your earthly sins, woman, I pawn my own soul!" Cadi, warned her own soul would be in peril if she looked upon the sin eater, can't help turn around and lock eyes with the wretched man. And so begins Cadi's own journey of the soul. As tragedy and evil plague the plucky settlement, Cadi is driven to understand her own life and religious choices. "Would I have to live to be Granny's age to be forgiven for my sins?" a bleakly discouraged Cadi wonders in a voiceover. The costumes are sumptuous (perhaps a bit too much so for such a hardscrabble existence in the 1850s), as is the lovely but unforgiving landscape. Cadi's journey is rewarding, yet not at all predictably so. Terrific supporting appearances by Henry Thomas and Louise Fletcher flesh out a very moving tale. Extras include some deleted scenes, and some cool behind-the-scenes footage. --A.T. Hurley
Product Description
In 1850s appalachia 10-year-old cadi forbes feels responsible for her little sisters death so she searches out the one man she feels can take away her sin -- the sin eater. But in her quest for redemption cadi uncovers a dark secret that threatens to divide her family and community. Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 02/05/2008 Starring: Louise Fletcher Elizabeth Lackey Run time: 118 minutes Rating: Pg13
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 Outstanding film! January 6, 2009
This movie had me in tears! I was literally weeping. The whole message of this film was wonderful...a little girl seeking forgiveness for her sins, and then once finding it bringing the truth to all she knew! Be sure to have a kleenex box near you when watching it, because you will need it! Truly...the Lord was correct when He said "Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven." I would give this movie 10 stars if I could!!
 Not as good as the book, yet worth watching. December 24, 2008
Great book. It read a little slow, especially in the beginning, but you keep going, needing answers to questions. The ending was very meaningful, and impacting. It really came together in the end. One of those books everyone should read in their life time. I liked the book much more then the movie. I suggest you read the book first if; otherwise the movie won't make as much sense.
good movie October 13, 2008
Good movie for the whole family to enjoy theirs no foul language but their is a little violence when a man is getting beat up but a great family movie with a a good christian message.
 movie lacks historical context September 28, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was fine with this film until the main character said the word "Okay."
Then, later in the story, another character, the main character's father, said it over, and over, and over.
Welsh immigrants, coming to Appalachia in the mid nineteenth century, DID NOT USE this particular colloquialism!!
At that point, for me, the movie lost all credibility.
Further, I do not think, but can't be 100% sure, that bright pink would have been an accurate color for the little girl's pinafore in that place, and at that time.
As a former living history presenter, I am relatively certain, though, that this modern, analine-type dye color was not correct for the "period."
I also know for a fact that the Welsh were completely Christianized by this time in history.
Therefore, these people would have not only KNOWN about Jesus Christ...but they would likely have been the ones preaching His word! The Welsh are nothing if not zealous Christians!
Perhaps, however, that is a flaw that comes from the original book. I have not read it.
Anyway, I feel that the screenwriters, editors, and costume designers should have done their historical research much more thoroughly.
The Last Sin Eater September 16, 2008
This was a very good movie. It really showed that Jesus is the only way to forgive sin-not someone else. I would highly recommend it.
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