In many ways, Disney's A Far Off Place doesn't really depart from the formula that the film company usually follows. Orphaned children, an epic journey across a beautiful but deadly landscape, pursuit from a ruthless and cold-hearted villain. What sets THIS movie apart is its willingness to embrace the inherent darkness of those stories, rather than skirt around or wave it off. From an opening featuring an elephant slaughter, to a teenage Reece Witherspoon murdering grown men with dynamite, to a henchman being shot in the face and kicked out of a helicopter, this movie does not mess around. But there's no need to fear, for Ethan Embry's sweet face is a constant comfort to your hosts this week. So join Vicky, Jill, and special guest Cat on a journey of their own, as they delve into A FAR OFF PLACE.
