Pride & Prejudice

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Literary adaptations just don't get any better than director Joe Wright's 2005 version of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. The key word here is adaptation, because Wright and gifted screenwriter Deborah Moggach have taken liberties with Austen's classic novel that purists may find objectionable, but in this exquisite film their artistic decisions are entirely justified and exceptionally well executed. It's a more rural England that we see here, circa 1790 (as opposed to Austen's early 19th century), in which Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) is one of several sisters primed for marriage, with an anxious mother (Brenda Blethyn) only too desperate to see her daughters paired off with the finest, richest husbands available. Elizabeth is strong-willed and opinionated, but her head (not to mention her pride and prejudice) lead her heart astray when she meets the wealthy Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), whose own sense of decency and discretion (not to mention his pride and prejudice) prevent him from expressing his mutual affection. They're clearly meant for each other, and as Knightley's performance lights up the screen (still young enough to be girlishly impertinent, yet wise beyond her 20 years), Austen's timeless romance yields yet another timeless adaptation, easily on par with the beloved BBC miniseries that has been embraced by millions since originally broadcast in 1995. Individual tastes will vary as to which version should be considered "definitive," but with a stellar supporting cast including Judi Dench and Donald Sutherland, this impeccable production achieves its own kind of perfection. --Jeff Shannon

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One of the greatest love stories of all time, Pride & Prejudice, comes to the screen in a glorious new adaptation starring Keira Knightley. When Elizabeth Bennett (Knightley) meets the handsome Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), she believes he is the last man on earth she could ever marry. But as their lives become intertwined in an unexpected adventure, she finds herself captivated by the very person she swore to loathe for all eternity. Based on the beloved masterpiece by Jane Austen, it is the classic tale of love and misunderstanding that sparkles with romance, wit and emotional force. Critics are calling it "Exhilarating. A joy from start to finish" (Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times).

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Good Introduction.......2007-09-16

When I first saw this movie, I had no expectations. I had never seen any other version of Pride and Prejudice, nor had I read the book. The visuals were stunning, the story was good, and although the acting was not perfect, it was good enough. I was impressed enough to look it up later and not only purchase this version, but also got the older, BBC version with Colin Firth.

Although I have since watched the BBC version multiple times and fallen in love with the story and the actors in that version...I can still look kindly upon this version. Although parts were missing and this story is nowhere near as in-depth as the BBC version or the book, and although I feel that Kiera Knightley is too charged (her emotions are all very extreme. She comes off as rude, angry, and overemotional to me.) and too self-conscious (again, with her overdone reactions to things...it makes her seem self-conscious and nervous.), I think this version is much more accessible to the public. People are more willing to sit down to a short movie filled with beautiful people than they are to begin the 5 hour of the BBC version or read "stuffy old novels". As well, despite the historical inaccuracies, the filming was well-done and I believe the story is as good as it could have been after being condensed into such a small package. While many would be angry that this movie isn't "as good" as the BBC version, I still think this movie is better than many others in the last few years.

However, I would highly recommend that anyone who watched and was impressed with this movie go out and rent the BBC version. You will not be disappointed.

A new favorite.......2007-09-16

Having watched the movie, read the book and watched the movie again all in the same week I am pleased to say that the movie did the book justice; which is not a compliment I often bestow on such movies. Each actor was perfect in their representation and I will certainly enjoy watching this movie again and again.

Loved even by a fan of the BBC version.......2007-09-15

i adore this film, and the BBC miniseries as well. This film is set when the book was written (Georgian England) not published (Victorian England), unlike the BBC version. The difference is seen not just in the costumes, but in the manner of communicating. In Georgian England, people were much more expressive. Hence, the film is less subtle (also neccessary for a 2-hour version!) than the miniseries. Give Macfayden a chance, he's no Colin Firth, but I think he communicates the "he's not a snob, he's just shy" aspect much better than Firth, who comes accross as simply arrogant for most of the BBC version.

Am I the only one who think Knightley can't act?.......2007-09-09

Keira Knightley butchered what could have been a refreshing adaption to a beautiful story. Knightley appears oblivious to whom her character is. Again her constant posing and trying to be sexy by hanging her mouth open, is distracting and obnoxious.
And, once again, it falls to the other actors to carry her and fill in the gaps in her performance.
I dont' know what her agent had to pull to get her this role, but it's a waste of time, talent, and money. Only a miracle worker like Johnny Depp can cover for her like he did in "Pirates".

Pride and Prejudice.......2007-09-06

I love this movie. Now I have heard that the BBC version is better and the characters are more developed, and they should be for a six hour production. I would like to see that rendition some day soon. I have read the book twice so far and love it. However, I am a mom of four year old twins and I don't have 6 hours to watch a DVD right now. I think the Keira Knightley Pride and Prejudice is very well done. They did not butcher the book at all like some do. I give it five stars. It's absolutely delightful!

To Kill a Mockingbird (Universal Legacy Series)

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To Kill a Mockingbird (Universal Legacy Series)
Starring: Gregory Peck , John Megna , Frank Overton , Rosemary Murphy , and Ruth White (II)
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ASIN: B0009X7664
Release Date: 2005-09-06

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A true motion picture masterpiece, To Kill A Mockingbird is the acclaimed film version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee. Gregory Peck's brilliant, Oscar-caliber performance captures the emotion and conflict of racism, set against the backdrop of Depression-era America. Peck stars as attorney Atticus Finch, a distinguished lawyer in a small Southern town who chooses to defend a black man wrongly accused of raping a white woman. His compassion and courage in the face of the town's unjust rage win him the admiration of his two young children, while setting the stage for a riveting, unforgettable drama.

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Starring: Gregory Peck
Directed By: Robert Mulligan
Running Time: 130 Min.
Copyright Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2005

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Ranked 34 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 Greatest American Films, To Kill a Mockingbird is quite simply one of the finest family-oriented dramas ever made. A beautiful and deeply affecting adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, the film retains a timeless quality that transcends its historically dated subject matter (racism in the Depression-era South) and remains powerfully resonant in present-day America with its advocacy of tolerance, justice, integrity, and loving, responsible parenthood. It's tempting to call this an important "message" movie that should be required viewing for children and adults alike, but this riveting courtroom drama is anything but stodgy or pedantic. As Atticus Finch, the small-town Alabama lawyer and widower father of two, Gregory Peck gives one of his finest performances with his impassioned defense of a black man (Brock Peters) wrongfully accused of the rape and assault of a young white woman. While his children, Scout (Mary Badham) and Jem (Philip Alford), learn the realities of racial prejudice and irrational hatred, they also learn to overcome their fear of the unknown as personified by their mysterious, mostly unseen neighbor Boo Radley (Robert Duvall, in his brilliant, almost completely nonverbal screen debut). What emerges from this evocative, exquisitely filmed drama is a pure distillation of the themes of Harper Lee's enduring novel, a showcase for some of the finest American acting ever assembled in one film, and a rare quality of humanitarian artistry (including Horton Foote's splendid screenplay and Elmer Bernstein's outstanding score) that seems all but lost in the chaotic morass of modern cinema. --Jeff Shannon

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"And little things in between".......2007-09-15

It says a lot that "To Kill a Mockingbird" was made in 1962, at a time when Hollywood was finally able to address the civil rights issue and congratulate itself on its courage for doing so, while not actually presenting material that would be truly challenging to American audiences. If a film like this had been made even ten years earlier, it would have constituted an act of true artistic courage. Made in 1962, "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a work of great artistry, but there is nothing overwhelmingly courageous about it.

Critical response to the film version of "To Kill a Mockingbird" seems to fall into two categories. The majority of reviewers have praised the film's beauty and simplicity, its wonderfully natural and understated performances, and its loving evocation of a long-gone place and time. A minority of commentators, including Roger Ebert, have criticized the film's lapses of believability and its use of African-American characters as symbols rather than individuals.

I think that both views are clearly correct. The performances of the entire cast -- in particular, Gregory Peck, Mary Badham and Brock Peters -- bring the story to life so naturally that the viewer seems to be watching the lives of real people rather than a movie. As Mulligan and Pakula point out on their DVD commentary, the entire film is handled with a dignity and restraint that would be unthinkable in later eras of the history of motion pictures.

On the other hand, the film features less meaningful interaction between the black and white characters than one might have hoped -- less, indeed, than takes place in Harper Lee's novel. Tom Robinson, the African-American character most central to the plot, never comes into direct contact with Scout, the viewpoint character. She witnesses his tragedy like a spectator at a play, never seeming to grapple with it personally. When the repercussions of Tom Robinson's story finally threaten Scout and Jem in the film's third act, it is a white character who endangers them and another white character who saves them.

The only African-American character who walks through the movie as a regular person rather than a tragic symbol is Calpurnia, Atticus' household employee, excellently played by Estelle Evans. In earlier Hollywood eras, few black characters could have interacted with whites so naturally and straightforwardly, or been presented as strong and intelligent individuals in their own right without any trace of comedy. But even Calpurnia seems to fade out of the story as it proceeds, and we never see her reaction to the fate of Tom Robinson.

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a treasurable movie, in particular for its depiction of the unusual relationship of mutual respect between Atticus and his children and for Elmer Bernstein's score, featuring one of the loveliest main themes ever to come out of Hollywood. But it probably does not deserve to be regarded as one of America's greatest films. Most mockingbirds are gray, but there are two mockingbirds in this movie: one white and one black. Only the white mockingbird perches on the heroine's shoulder to sing his song, and that's a bit disappointing.

must have for serious video collection.......2007-09-12

a classic, so well done, beautifully acted and Peck coes accross like you thought he actually lived his life....

Gregory Peck's greatest role!.......2007-09-04

2008 marks 45 years when this movie came to theatres everywhere. 45 years later the movie still stands the test of time for its acting, its story and proving once and for all there are lots of great movies and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is one of them! Gregory Peck delivered a first class role as Atticus Finch. The DVD also has some wonderful extras including Mary Badham with her relationship with Gregory Peck during the filming. This movie is definitely a classic for everyone to watch!!

A socially relevant movie men can watch without wincing........2007-09-01

"To Kill A Mockingbird" was made long before the feminist war on men. Warren Farrell once wrote that we have gone from "father knows best" to "daddies molest". This movie belongs to the "father knows best" category. If the movie had been produced during the Clinton administration, it would have featured Sally Field as a fearless feminist attorney fighting bigotry in a small southern town while single-handedly raising her two children after their drunken, abusive father had walked out on them. Boo Radley would have been institutionalized before he could get his perverted hands on Scout.
Fortunately we are spared all that. Instead we have Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, a widowed attorney who raises his children with kindness and compassion, aided by his black housekeeper Calpurnia. Atticus is given the job of defending a black man accused of raping a white woman. He braves the wrath of the town by giving the man an honest and competent defense and tries to get him acquitted. Meanwhile he defends his children by shooting a rabid dog (could Sally Field shoot a rabid dog?) and teaches them not to kill mockingbirds. In the end the unlikely hero of this movie turns out to be the strange and reclusive Boo Radley. If you are tired of movies that portray men as either morons, abusers, or gladiators, then this movie is for you.

A beautiful tribute to a wonderful man.......2007-08-23

As with many other people, I grew up on "To Kill a Mockingbird". I read the book in high school and quickly fell in love with the movie. So needless to say, twenty years later, the movie is still dear to my heart. What I love about this special edition is the wonderful interview with Gregory Peck on the second DVD. It solidified what I had always suspected - that this is one of the classiest people ever to hit Hollywood. Through the eyes of his wife, children, and adoring fans, this documentary allows you to get to know the real Gregory Peck, and I truly lament that the world has lost such a beautiful person. May his wonderful movies keep his memory alive forever.

To Kill a Mockingbird (Collector's Edition)

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must have for serious video collection
Gregory Peck's greatest role!
A socially relevant movie men can watch without wincing.
A beautiful tribute to a wonderful man

To Kill a Mockingbird (Collector's Edition)
Starring: Gregory Peck , John Megna , Frank Overton , Rosemary Murphy , and Ruth White (II)
Director: Robert Mulligan
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ASIN: 0783225857
Release Date: 1998-04-29

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"And little things in between".......2007-09-15

must have for serious video collection.......2007-09-12

a classic, so well done, beautifully acted and Peck coes accross like you thought he actually lived his life....

Gregory Peck's greatest role!.......2007-09-04

A socially relevant movie men can watch without wincing........2007-09-01

A beautiful tribute to a wonderful man.......2007-08-23

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Same Time, Next Year
Passionate ..and funny
LIKE A GOOD WINE - BETTER WITH AGE
A classic romance
Heritage House, Mendocino

Same Time, Next Year
Starring: Ellen Burstyn , Alan Alda , Ivan Bonar , Bernie Kuby , and Cosmo Sardo
Director: Robert Mulligan
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ASIN: B0001CNRBG
Release Date: 2004-04-06

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Bernard Slade's smart, funny, and touching play about an adulterous couple who meet one weekend a year for 26 years is nicely adapted for the screen by Robert Mulligan (To Kill a Mockingbird) in this 1978 film. The two-person story stars Alan Alda and Ellen Burstyn, both of whom are outstanding at conveying a rainbow of emotions over a quarter-century as life gives and takes away, and the world convulses with change. Mulligan brings taste and honesty to the film, and Alda and Burstyn give full, living performances. --Tom Keogh

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Same Time, Next Year.......2007-09-05

I have not been able to watch it as my DVD has region restrictions (ie. I can't watch American/Canadian DVDs on my current Australian DVD player). It would be good in future if such a disclosure about compatibility was made about your products prior to contract of sale. Regards, Emma

Passionate ..and funny.......2007-05-26

Loved the historic timeline as backdrop to this movie.Alan Alda was perfect for this role! Wish it could be updated to the present time. The title song always gives me tingles....

LIKE A GOOD WINE - BETTER WITH AGE.......2007-05-14

My wife and I celebrate our 30th anniversary of marriage this year and remember this movie fondly from almost 30 years ago. We both agreed that every aspect of the movie seemed better than when we viewed it last. The story was easier to follow, the humour seemed more ironic and the music exceeded my expectations in it's placement within the movie. I was left wanting more.

A classic romance.......2007-05-13

Witty, philosophical, and an unlikely affair that happens once a year ... over decades. Delightful and sometimes a little painful. Ultimately, a classic romance (so now you know the ending).

Heritage House, Mendocino.......2007-05-07

I bought this video to view before we visited the inn where it all happens: Heritage House in Mendocino, CA. As we drove up the coast, we talked about the movie, the moral issues, the actors, and it gave us so much to talk about, we almost missed the view of the Pacific! Just a little dated, but Alan Alda is so magnificent in this that you can put
aside your critic's pen and just enjoy. His performance should have brought him an Oscar.

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FINALLY....
Is it an asylum, a school, or a war zone?
"Your Crazy. Im a teacher, what did you expect?"

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Starring: Nick Nolte , JoBeth Williams , Judd Hirsch , Ralph Macchio , and Allen Garfield
Director: Arthur Hiller
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ASIN: B000QQKW1U
Release Date: 2007-08-28

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FINALLY...........2007-08-30

This is just a review for the DVD, not for the movie itself. Bare bones DVD. Beautiful widescreen transfer of a movie I've been wanting on disc for a long time. Very reasonably priced (got mine for less than $10 at a local store). Thanks MGM!

Is it an asylum, a school, or a war zone?.......2007-08-28

Alex Jurel (Nick Nolte) is a Social Studies teacher at JFK high school and one who believes in the educational system but he's bordering on burnout. Here's a learning institution that is always two steps away from going off the rails and where Murphy's Law has become a permanent fixture. If something bad can happen, it will. And it does, several times.

Currently, the school is being sued for graduating a student who is functionally illiterate and that sets the tone for chaos to come. In rapid succession the drivers education vehicle is stolen, one teacher is bitten by a student while another teacher dies in the middle of his class, the promiscuous gym teacher gets a student pregnant, and the substitute down the hall is really an outpatient from a mental hospital. Is that all, you say? How about the school psychologist losing her composure (and her mind practically) in the front office while a student nearby bleeds from a stab wound followed by a teacher in the lounge checking her pistol to make sure it's fully loaded before going to her class. Monday mornings are a killer at JFK high school, no doubt about that.

Amidst all the great moments of humor and drama going on, a morality tale is tucked away in there somewhere. Is the lawsuit about education or is it about money? Can the lawyer for the plaintiff (JoBeth Williams) and a former student of Mr. Jurel's really make a difference for the better to save a failing system? It's a bumpy road to the end but one with a lot of laughs, a decent plot, and a fine cast of characters.

It's nice to finally see this movie out on DVD as it took forever for the studio to put it on the market. Sadly, it is about as bare as you can get. There aren't any special features to speak of and the sound is only two channel stereo which is unfortunate because it has some great 80`s music in the soundtrack. Looking past the faults above, it is still a worthwhile movie in my opinion, for the 80's genre of films, and I'd recommend it to everyone.

"Your Crazy. Im a teacher, what did you expect?".......2007-08-07

Nick Nolte leads an allstar cast from Richard Mulligan (Empty Nest), Jobeth Williams (Poltergeist), Morgan Freeman (Lean on Me), Lee Grant (Omen 2), Judd Hirsch (Independence Day), to Ralph Macchio (Karate Kid and My Cousin Vinny). The movie centers around a average Monday at a High School; the teachers are tense, the students need a lot of help, perhaps less help than the teachers. Richard Mulligan was my favorite. He was entering a assisted living apartment and was suppose to be under round the clock watch. When he breaks away from he nurse, he hears the telephone and answers it in which its the secretary from the High School looking for the substitude who lives in that unit. It wasnt until the end of the movie that the secretary catches up with Mr. Gower (Mulligan) and questions him if he is a teacher which he smirks and relies,"No". Although he was very popular with the students, dressing up as Abe Lincoln and George Washington. Next to Nolte showing his Social Studies class how to fix the heating system in the classroom, Mulligan was one of the standouts. A pyschologist freaks out on a teacher who is always using the copy machine (the old turn and copy machine with pink ink), Nolte who takes frequent mondays off, and a teacher who gets bitten is all part of this typical monday. What starts off the movie is the fact that a former student who couldnt read or write; is passed on no matter what she in turn sues the school district. Teachers who had this student had to give deposistions. Great soundtrack great movie and Im not syaing this because JoBeth Williams goes streaking in the hallways at the end of the movie. Hmmm I wonder is the Preacher Cane had anything to do with that???
After 20 years this movie still makes me laugh and teaching for 8 years, many of my collegues bring up this movie as well. I only wish Boston Public is the next to be released.

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Come September
A Classic Comedy, and Deservedly So
In love with love.
Don't wait for September
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Come September
Starring: Rock Hudson , Gina Lollobrigida , Sandra Dee , Bobby Darin , and Walter Slezak
Director: Robert Mulligan
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ASIN: B00008CMRN
Release Date: 2003-05-06

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Rock Hudson stars with the ravishing Gina Lollobrigida in a racy, romantic romp (Motion Picture Herald) set on the breathtaking Italian Riviera.

Every September, this successful New York businessman (Hudson) visits his Italian villa to relax and to romance his Roman girlfriend (Lollobrigida). But after arriving unannounced one July day, he s in for a huge surprise! During his absence, the luxurious home has become a hotel. What s more, the current guest list accommodates a gaggle of American girls with persistent boys pinning after them. In a desperate attempt to regain control, Hudson manages to lose his privacy, his girlfriend and his mind until he comes up with a plan of his own.

This is the film in which Bobby Darin not only makes his feature debut, but also ends up marrying his lovely co-star, Sandra Dee, just ten days after filming wrapped. Come September also features beautiful camerawork by Greta Garbo s favorite cinematographer, William Davis, with designer Morton Haack creating Ms. Lollobrigida s exquisite gowns.

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Hanging out at an Italian villa with Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida sounds like a painless way to kill a vacation--and Come September is a pretty painless movie, too. Rock is a millionaire who spends a month at his home on the Riviera every year, except this year he's come early and surprised his staff, who've been running the place as a paying hotel. This is one of those comedies of sexual frustration--Rock can't get alone with Gina, because the "hotel" is overrun with American teenagers (chief among them Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin, who married after meeting on the shoot). The plot is labored, and director Robert Mulligan shows little feel for farce (he would shortly hit his stride with To Kill a Mockingbird). At least the location shooting has a nice summer breeze to it, and Darin sings "Multiplication" in a nightclub, complete with hepcat moves. --Robert Horton

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Come September.......2007-09-11

This is among my favorites of the 1960's romantic comedies. The generational duel between Rock Hudson and Bobby Darin as they woo Gina Lollobrigida and Sandra Dee is hilarious. Victor Slezak is a gem as the major domo who turns Rock's beautiful villa into a top hotel for 11 months of the year until Come September. When Rock shows up early, he throws everyone into a panic as the staff attempts to prevent him from discovering that his villa is the "best hotel in town."

A Classic Comedy, and Deservedly So.......2007-02-08

Once upon a time a fabulous group of actors got together to star in a frothy comedy set in the Italian Riviera: Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin, Walter Zlezak, Brenda De Banzie, Joel Grey. It was 1960, in America we were dreaming of Camelot, and in sunny Italy a new prosperity was making life easier for most people. Those were, indeed, happier days. I look at this film with tremendous nostalgia. Everything in it is just about perfect. Rock reveals his gift for comedy in a very natural, spontaneous way. Gina is absolutely stunning: a perfect beauty, an ideal woman. The locations used for the film, at Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, are breathtaking. A film I always go back to. This is a world I would like to inhabit.

In love with love........2007-01-04

I had heard that 'Come September' was a great movie, but I couldn't find it anywhere in town. [I live in Anchorage, AK, so it's kind of a quandry as to why I couldn't find it.] Anyhow, I found it on here, it was delivered quickly, and I loved it! It's one of the best romantic comedies I've ever seen.

Don't wait for September.......2006-06-27

A classic movie offering. Enjoy Bobby Darins screen debut with future wife Sandra Dee. Rock Hudson and Gina Lollabrigida make a fine couple as a counterpoint. Many laughs, some singing and romantic moments make this a good pick. Don't wait for September, see it now.

Looking for a movie.......2006-05-10

I am looking for a Bobby Darin/Sandra Dee movie--yg married couple, her mother convinces her that you can train a husband like you train a dog--verrrry cute. Don't remember the name. Anyone out there remember??? E-mail me at lovethatjazz@comcast.net

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The Accused
Good movie teaching about sexual assault, and also very entertaining
Let's Get Serious Here
The Accused
When No Means No

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Starring: Kelly McGillis , Jodie Foster , Bernie Coulson , Leo Rossi (II) , and Ann Hearn
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ASIN: B00005Y1UT
Release Date: 2002-04-16

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Jodie Foster won her first Oscar for her role in this drama, based on an actual incident. She plays a girl out for a night of fun at a poolroom. Before she knows what's happening, the men she's been flirting with have pinned her down for a gang rape. The story centers on the efforts of a district attorney (Kelly McGillis) to press her case, in spite of a wall of silence by the participants--and then to take the unusual step of going after the witnesses as accomplices. Foster is outstanding as a tough, blue-collar woman who persists in what seems like an unwinnable case, despite the prospect of character assassination for standing up for herself. --Marshall Fine

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The Accused.......2007-07-09

Based on a real-life incident, Jonathan Kaplan's hard-hitting drama is an eye-opener, examining a woman's right to exhibit her sexuality, and still not be physically violated against her will. Oscar winner Foster is riveting in a gritty, largely unsympathetic role, and McGillis provides an ideal counterbalance as a somewhat sheltered lawyer whose social conscience gets re-awakened. Absorbing from start to finish, "The Accused" is definitely not for kids or the squeamish.

Good movie teaching about sexual assault, and also very entertaining.......2007-05-22

I use this movie with clients to teach the implications of sexual assault, and the importance of standing up and doing the right thing. Very entertaining, but intense. Not for a G audience

Let's Get Serious Here.......2007-05-06

There are a number of positive facets to "The Accused" such as a challenging legal issue, a crime that is suggested at the beginning but isn't shown until the end, and enough uncertainty about the plot to keep us a bit off guard. However, there are some negative facets as well.

I didn't think that the acting, overall, was all that impressive. For example, there's a witness who expresses concern about assisting in an investigation because some of the people involved are pretty scary. Hollywood does a lot better at making people appear dangerous than what we see in "The Accused". We understand who the bad guys are and we generally get the impression that they deserve whatever they have coming. However, they come across, to me, more stupid than scary. I suspect that the script and casting may have been at fault as much at the actors themselves. Then again, costumes and make-up could have helped as well. The whole cast left me expecting better. Jody Foster won the Best Actress Oscar in a weak year in a role that virtually guaranteed a nomination for whomever got the part. She did alright but, again, costumes and make-up failed in their job. Jody looks a little too well-kept to play the role as I understood it. She looked more like a sorority sister suffering from laziness and bad judgement than a working girl on a dead end path.

To preface my final point, I have to admit that I watched this movie on TV and on a family oriented channel. I assume that the movie I saw was "sanitized" for general audiences. I also note that it is an R-rated movie in its' theatrical release. However, I came away thinking that I had watched a "made for TV" movie. There's just something missing from "The Accused" that makes it seem that no one put too much time and effort into making it. It's a good movie for the reasons that I mentioned above. The legal issue involved was unique and, though it may have its' detractors, the movie makes a good case for it. The way we are kept in suspense as to what to expect next worked well and kept me guessing. What helped even more is not knowing exactly what DID happen until the last 20 minutes or so. It's a good movie but it could have been so much better than it was.

The Accused.......2007-04-01

It is still a good movie to watch and it has passed the test of time. A good storyline and great performance by Kelly Mcglllis and Jodie Foster are the plus point of this great movie. Jodlie's performance earned her an oscar and she deserves it.

When No Means No.......2006-11-20

Jodie Foster gives a performance of a lifetime in her portrayal of a rape victim who is essentially demonized by a system that questions the motives of a woman who "placed herself into a situation of mixed messages."

The rape scene is graphic and depicts the utter viciousness of such attacks. The movie also shows a legal system that places barriers in front of the individual who suffered one of the most heinous crimes imaginable. She is everything but a victim; a liar, a drunk, a drug addict, a "bad" person.

I strongly feel the movie should be scheduled in a classroom setting for every high-school senior. The messages within this society remain unbelievably muddled that the real ramifications of this crime should be seen and discussed.

The Accused is as powerful today as when it was released in 1988. And I guess that says how little society has advanced in the treatment of women.

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A good pick for the Disney Channel.
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Great Love Story
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The Man in the Moon
Starring: Sam Waterston , Tess Harper , Gail Strickland , Reese Witherspoon , and Jason London
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Release Date: 2001-01-09

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A jewel of a sleeper, The Man in the Moon comes off as a nearly perfect short story of two sisters' first competition in the field of love. In a 1950's small Louisiana farm town, 14-year-old Dani falls for Court, a 17-year-old engaging neighbor boy. The two become great friends, but Court is more interested in Dani's 17-year-old sister, Maureen, who is blossoming. Dani will look for any justification why she should be with Court, but as human law dictates, there is no cure for a 14-year-old with a crush.

The film is another winning portrayal of small-town adolescence from Robert Mulligan (To Kill A Mockingbird). His eye for casting is impeccable, with Sam Waterston and Tess Harper as the earnest parents and newcomer Jason London as the dreamy Court. The real find, though, is Reese Witherspoon as Dani. Her timeless work here is magical. The PG-13 rating is a bit heavy-handed--although the film does not shy away from its look at budding sensuality, or a horrific and emotional accident. Mature 10-year-olds may find one of their favorite films here. --Doug Thomas

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Oscar(r) nominees* Sam Waterston and Tess Harper and veteran actress Gail Strickland (Norma Rae) join three talented newcomers in this deeply moving film (Los Angeles Times) about coming of age and sexual discovery in rural, 1950s Louisiana. Brilliantly directed by Robert Mulligan (To Kill a Mockingbird, The Summer of 42), The Man in the Moon is a poignant and bittersweet tale Roger Ebert calls a wonderful movie...a victory...a meticulously prepared masterpiece. Fourteen-year-old Dani (Reese Witherspoon) and her older sister Maureen (Emily Warfield) have always shared everything. But when Court Foster (Jason London) moves in next door, the sisters become rivals as Dani experiences her first feelings of affection and Maureen finds the true love she's longed for. But with love comes heartache, and the sisters soon learn a tough life lesson when tragedy strikes and the strength of their bond is the only thing that will keep theirhearts from breaking. *1984: Actor, The Killing Fields; 1986: Supporting Actress, Crimes of the Heart

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A good pick for the Disney Channel........2007-07-18

You've seen this movie before. It's a wholesome 2 hour cliche.

Not even the grisly shockers could save this film. The dialogue clunks along, so obvious and pedestrian. A young Reese Witherspoon does a nice job of playing a young girl trying out what it means to be a woman. However, her character never gets very far beyond a caricature of Precocious Tomboyish 14-year-old Little Sister. It's not the fault of the acting. It's the dialogue. It's so saccharine and false it's a parody of itself. I paraphrase:

"O Maureen, I cant wait to grow up! and O Maureen, youre the smartest, prettiest girl in school! ALL the boys fall all over themselves when you walk by!"

It's an older generation's fantasy of their own childhood sentiments.

OK, so the plot: she has a perfect older sister, and theres a strapping young farming lad who lives close by...etc. etc. Sound familiar? It should. Despite a cheap plot twist, the movie ends pretty much where you think it will.

This movie has the best of intentions, but earnestness cant save a lame script.

Excellent movie.......2007-05-15

This movie was a joy to watch. NO nudity, NO bad language, just a simple story line about a family, a real family, and how they handle life. I have seen this movie more than once and will probably see it again.

Great Love Story.......2007-05-08

This movie is a great love story (love triangle). Most guys would call this movie a chick flick. It has great stars in it such as Reese Witherspoon, Sam Waterson, Jason London, and Tess Harper. This movie is a real tear jerker! A must see!!!

Great Movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-04-10

I really like this movie! I just saw it two days ago,and I didn't like it that much.But,now that I think about it,I decided it was really great!!! It's about two sisters,Dani and Marueen.Dani is 14.First of all,she is in love...with ELVIS PRESLEY!!!!! But then,she falls in love with the boy living next-door.They go swimming ALOT together.They really like eachother.... until..... Court [which is the boy Dani likes]see's Dani's older sister Marueen,and falls in love with her.Then,Court becomes Marueen's boy-friend.Dani can't belive it! Near the end of the movie,an unexpected death takes place.I don't want to spoil it,so thats all I'm telling you.Buy it,rent it,it's SOOOO WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Wonderful Movie.......2007-03-16

Absolutely excellent movie about a teenage kid (Reese W) who falls in love with a boy 3 years older who in turn falls for Reese's older sister, the acting is superb and Reese shows us in her debut movie what we have seen for many years now - that she is a great actress. this is a film for all ages that everyone can identify with - the teenage crush and subsequent heartbreak when things go wrong. the screenplay is exceptional and director Mulligan keeps the film interesting at all times.

Pride and Prejudice (Full Screen) (2005)

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Good Introduction
A new favorite
Loved even by a fan of the BBC version
Am I the only one who think Knightley can't act?
Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice (Full Screen) (2005)
Starring: Keira Knightley , Talulah Riley , Rosamund Pike , Jena Malone , and Carey Mulligan
Director: Joe Wright (IV)
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Release Date: 2006-02-28

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Good Introduction.......2007-09-16

A new favorite.......2007-09-16

Loved even by a fan of the BBC version.......2007-09-15

Am I the only one who think Knightley can't act?.......2007-09-09

Pride and Prejudice.......2007-09-06

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Great family oriented fun, but not one of Disney's absolute greatest.
Great characters
Cute Movie
Cute Movie Inspired by Oliver Twist

Oliver & Company (Special Edition)
Starring: Joseph Lawrence (II) , Billy Joel , Cheech Marin , Richard Mulligan , and Roscoe Lee Browne
Director: George Scribner , Charles A. Nichols , and Clyde Geronimi
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