The movie is a 1966 film adaptation of the play of the same name by Edward Albee. It was the first film directed by Mike Nichols, and starred Elizabeth Taylor as Martha and Richard Burton as George, with George Segal as Nick and Sandy Dennis as Honey.The film version differs slightly from the play. The play features only four characters, while in the film there are two other minor characters
George, a disillusioned academic, and Martha, his caustic wife, have just come home from a faculty party. When a handsome young professor and his mousy wife stop by for a nightcap, an innocent night of fun and games quickly turns dark and dangerous. Long-buried resentment and rage are unleashed as George and Martha turn their rapier-sharp wits ... Read More:
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This, in the exact words of the man who wrote the source novel for this movie, is a wasted opportunity.
The subject matter is not a problem - it was science fact when ther movie was made, and could well be commonplace today. The writing is not a problem, though Mike Hodges has done better (check out Damien: Omen II or the original Get Carter for proof). The acting isn't a huge problem (though everyone manages to get through the movie looking like they are bored to tears with it). Even the directing is not a big problem (though, again, Hodges has done better).
Nope - all present and correct. The main fault for this being a monumental failure MUST lie with the late Mr Robert Wolfe - Editor. The pace of this movie is it's own death ... Read More:
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This, in the exact words of the man who wrote the source novel for this movie, is a wasted opportunity.
The subject matter is not a problem - it was science fact when ther movie was made, and could well be commonplace today. The writing is not a problem, though Mike Hodges has done better (check out Damien: Omen II or the original Get Carter for proof). The acting isn't a huge problem (though everyone manages to get through the movie looking like they are bored to tears with it). Even the directing is not a big problem (though, again, Hodges has done better).
Nope - all present and correct. The main fault for this being a monumental failure MUST lie with the late Mr Robert Wolfe - Editor. The pace of this movie is it's own death ... Read More:
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Joshua Tree is one of the best action movies ever. A real shame it's not on DVD in the UK. Why? I do not know. The Region 1 version is in fullscreen and has terrible sound because it's a direct port from the VHS! But at least it was uncut. This UK video version is highly censored to the point of obscurity.
The only version of this film in widescreen is the 2.35:1 anamorphic French DVD version, which also contains a better soundtrack.
A truly amazing and supercool film that is sadly not getting the treatment it deserve for the home entertainment market. We can only keep our fingers crossed.
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this film is a decent effort from the 60's,it certainly ain't a classic but it is however entertaining and is well worth watching on a rainy afternoon.it portrays the story from both sides there is plenty of action and you are left thinking {like all war films should be}what a waste of lives.this film certainly belongs in your war collection its enjoyable but no classic.
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this film is a decent effort from the 60's,it certainly ain't a classic but it is however entertaining and is well worth watching on a rainy afternoon.it portrays the story from both sides there is plenty of action and you are left thinking {like all war films should be}what a waste of lives.this film certainly belongs in your war collection its enjoyable but no classic.
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Written and directed by Orson Welles' protege, Richard Wilson, this is a taut little town western very like the director's own earlier Man with a gun. If you thought Yul Brynner was only good for psychotic robots and dubiously portrayed Siamese kings then think again. Given a meaty role as a Creole, ex-slave gunslinger brought into clean up a town only to find the townsfolk turn against him when the going gets rough, Brynner gives his finest performance. By turns bitter, Segal, a rebel home from the civil war finds his ranch sold and his 'girl' married, surreal, Brynner is real particular about the pronunciation of his name, and violent, Wilson manages to retain rapt attention even though the script is high on words and low on action. The story is revisionist ... Read More:
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Written and directed by Orson Welles' protege, Richard Wilson, this is a taut little town western very like the director's own earlier Man with a gun. If you thought Yul Brynner was only good for psychotic robots and dubiously portrayed Siamese kings then think again. Given a meaty role as a Creole, ex-slave gunslinger brought into clean up a town only to find the townsfolk turn against him when the going gets rough, Brynner gives his finest performance. By turns bitter, Segal, a rebel home from the civil war finds his ranch sold and his 'girl' married, surreal, Brynner is real particular about the pronunciation of his name, and violent, Wilson manages to retain rapt attention even though the script is high on words and low on action. The story is revisionist ... Read More:
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Written and directed by Orson Welles' protege, Richard Wilson, this is a taut little town western very like the director's own earlier Man with a gun. If you thought Yul Brynner was only good for psychotic robots and dubiously portrayed Siamese kings then think again. Given a meaty role as a Creole, ex-slave gunslinger brought into clean up a town only to find the townsfolk turn against him when the going gets rough, Brynner gives his finest performance. By turns bitter, Segal, a rebel home from the civil war finds his ranch sold and his 'girl' married, surreal, Brynner is real particular about the pronunciation of his name, and violent, Wilson manages to retain rapt attention even though the script is high on words and low on action. The story is revisionist ... Read More:
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Everybody in this film is perfect. There are several jokes and different subjects to see and laugh. Mel Coplin (Ben Stiller) is looking for his real parents and a skinny dancer oh sorry an adoption agency is helping him. Coplin and his wife meet different people and face so many problems. I just finished watching this film and it was a long time that I had not laughed like that. I just can say "Do not miss it".
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