![]() Forman’s films typically focus on unlikely heroes who in spite of obstacles remain human. ![]() This material enabled Forman to work with themes that were familiar to him as an emigrant. Unfortunately, these principles fail in the face a changing society. The trader tries to lead his life according to the principles and values of America’s founding fathers. Throughout the film, the trader who took care of Sarah and her son watches helplessly as everything falls apart. The film culminates with the violent death of his fiancée. to walk away from the crime, but he demands justice. The child’s father, the famous pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr., plans to marry Sarah, however his plans are interrupted when a group of volunteer firemen assult him and ruin his brand new car. The film begins with a respectable trader who takes care of a little black boy and his lonely mother Sarah. Doctorow takes us back to a period before the America we know was formed. Sure, a little kid might get something out of this but I know I did not.The film adaptation of the bestseller “ Ragtime” by E. Nothing about it is extremely funny to me. But, not only does the film have that story, but also try to have a plot with the father being a busy lawyer. As I have already mentioned, the story is not very exciting. The only thing that truly saves this film from getting a one star rating is the acting which is surprisingly not bad except I have to put up with that annoying accent that Shelly Long has in this film. Finally, Shelly Long constantly changing wigs which really bothers me. Third, for the longest time the FBI are not even aware that they are looking for a horse and a dog. Second, the FBI gets called in on this little incident. First, these two people just decide to steal a miniature horse and hope to get a ransom from it. Now this film made me question a lot about everything that went on. But oh, the kids might like it and they be like ooh pretty animals. Not only does what they say is entirely unimportant, but it is just annoying. Well, they do talk and I deem it entirely pointless to have them talk. Fun fact: Apparently some of the actors here were not aware that the animals were going to talk at all. So as you can tell, I did not find this film funny at all. First of all, it was not funny the first time. ![]() For example, falling down a laundry chute. And guess what? I SURE AS HELL DID NOT LAUGH!!! There is also a few instances where they repeat a joke more than once. There are two instances where they try to use poop to make the viewer laugh. And guess what? IT IS NOT FUNNY!!! Nothing about this film is even funny or even clever at that. This film is basically a Home Alone film, but with a horse. ![]() I think the storyline on this film's IMDB page sums it up just right. Literally the plot of this film is that two people, Sam and Lester, go and steal a miniature horse and a dog. And that is only naming a few! As you may already know, nothing much more is known about this film. ![]() The film notably stars Justin Cooper (known for films like Liar Liar and Dennis the Menace Strikes Again) and Shelly Long (Cheers). Hillman does not have too many film credits to his name but for those who do know him, they most likely know him for this film and/or his 2003 film Quigley. The Adventures of Ragtime is a 1998 film written and directed by William Byron Hillman. ![]()
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