Petals On The Wind Review
The highly anticipated sequel to V.C. Andrews’s best-selling novel and Lifetime® smash hit movie Flowers in the Attic (ad-supported cable’s most-watched original movie since November 2012), Petals on the Wind arrives on DVD September 16 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The all-star cast features the return of Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) and Academy Award® Winner Ellen Burstyn (Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore) along with newcomers Rose McIver (Showtime’s “Masters of Sex”) and Wyatt Nash (TV’s “Pretty Little Liars”). Set 15 years in the future from the end of the previous film, the second installment shadows the Dollanganger children as they attempt to find their way in the world following their escape after years of imprisonment. Petals on the Wind DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98.
The movie was based on the book by VC. Andrews. There are 5 books, “Flowers in the Attic”, “Petals on the Wind”, “If there be Thorns”, “Seeds of Yesterday” and the prequel, “Gardens of the Shadows. “Petals on the Wind” is the second book. The movie is not exactly like the book, but close enough. The book “Petals on the Wind”, picks up from where the children leave the attic and the family home.. The movie begins 10 years after the children leave the attic. The movie is about 3 children, Cathy, Chris, Carrie, who escaped from a horrible situation. Cathy, the dancer is strong, forceful and determined to get justice. Chris, the doctor is silent, handsome and devoted to Cathy. Carrie is sweet, needy and confused. They find a better life and careers at the home of a caring stranger, but they can never forget the past. They fight forbidden feelings, guilt, deep anger and unending pain. Cathy vows to destroy the mother, who threw them away. The movie had action, lust, hate and revenge.
Petals on the Wind continues to follow the twisted plight of the Dollanganger family as they attempt to put their sordid past behind them. But, as they soon discover, certain secrets can’t be left behind. When Cathy finds herself in an abusive relationship, Christopher and Cathy are forced to face their forbidden feelings. And as tragedy strikes again, Cathy returns to Foxworth Hall to confront her grandmother and seek revenge on her mother. Christopher runs to Cathy’s side, and the two are determined to start over again — together.
CAST
Heather Graham – Boogie Nights, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, The Hangover, Showtime’s “Californication”
Ellen Burstyn – Draft Day, The Exorcist, Requiem for a Dream, The Divine Secret of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, TV’s “Political Animals”
Rose McIver – Showtime’s “Masters of Sex,” The Lovely Bones, TV’s “Once Upon a Time”
Wyatt Nash – TV’s “Pretty Little Liars,” TV’s “Hollywood Heights”
Bailey Buntain – TV’s “Faking It,” TV’s “Bunheads”
The product in this post was given to me in exchange for my review/opinion by Lionsgate. Even though this product was provided to me at no cost, I only personally recommend products that I think will be good for myself and readers. Thanks to Lionsgate for allowing me to review this great product.
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