I have never understood much the concept of the DVD bonus material they call "Introduction by the director" or something on the lines of that since it's a lot better they present a making of material or audio commentary for the movie. However, I actually enjoyed this one for "The Accidental Tourist" mostly because writer/director Lawrence Kasdan is the one doing it and he's someone I've hardly ever seen speaking about his movies. And from what I've gathered here he's the real article, very genuine about what he thinks not only about movies but life in general (there's a moment he actually quotes something from another masterpiece of his "Grand Canyon", which was made a few after "The Accidental Tourist").
Not gonna waste your time sharing the man's experiences on why he related so much with the movie, this is something you have to see for yourself. But I liked how that 1988 movie end up being one of the highest peaks in his career to the point where fans all over the world at one point expressed their opinions to Kasdan - personally or writing it - about how that movie was a positive influence in their lives. I've seen it in different times in life and there's always something new hidden or overlooked there that makes it more effective, relevant and enjoyable.
It's a nice and poignant introduction, specially for those who never seen the movie (William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Geena Davis as the main cast, check it out). Though eloquent and positive with words, Kasdan appears a little off, somewhat distant. I'd like to believe that it was just his way of being, contrary to many other directors who always look enthusiastic of being interviewed for promotional materials like this. But nope...you can sense that all the negative reaction and vibes he got from "Dreamcatcher" released the year before this short, has taken its toll on the man who took a sabbatical period from movies before his quiet return in "Darling Companion" (2012). Please, return to directing Larry. We need a contemporary view of life and relationships like you extraordinarily showed to us, not only in "The Accidental Tourist" and "Grand Canyon" but also "The Big Chill" and "Mumford". 8/10
Not gonna waste your time sharing the man's experiences on why he related so much with the movie, this is something you have to see for yourself. But I liked how that 1988 movie end up being one of the highest peaks in his career to the point where fans all over the world at one point expressed their opinions to Kasdan - personally or writing it - about how that movie was a positive influence in their lives. I've seen it in different times in life and there's always something new hidden or overlooked there that makes it more effective, relevant and enjoyable.
It's a nice and poignant introduction, specially for those who never seen the movie (William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Geena Davis as the main cast, check it out). Though eloquent and positive with words, Kasdan appears a little off, somewhat distant. I'd like to believe that it was just his way of being, contrary to many other directors who always look enthusiastic of being interviewed for promotional materials like this. But nope...you can sense that all the negative reaction and vibes he got from "Dreamcatcher" released the year before this short, has taken its toll on the man who took a sabbatical period from movies before his quiet return in "Darling Companion" (2012). Please, return to directing Larry. We need a contemporary view of life and relationships like you extraordinarily showed to us, not only in "The Accidental Tourist" and "Grand Canyon" but also "The Big Chill" and "Mumford". 8/10