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IMPETUOUSNESS

This film is unbelieveably great both stylistically and in its story of how "The Pepsi Generation" of the late-1960s put reckless impetuousness at a premium- which can lead to throwing away one's marriage one instant, and then changing your mind about it the next.

This is Richard Lester's greatest flick. "Hard Day's Night" was great, of course, but here you get a jump-cut style that includes both flashbacks and premonitions- it seems a very hip style and is suited to the subject matter of the film. And the shots are brilliantly composed- very dramatic visuals.

Also, you get about a minute and a half of the Dead playing "Viola Lee Blues", in their psychedelic heyday- complete multi-media experience.

And, in one scene Garcia and Weir appear amongst what are supposed to be the "neighbors", who are rubbernecking a denizen of their turf being carted off on a gurney. The neighborhood is Telegraph Hill, San Fran.- thought to myself: "why aren't these guys in the Haight-Ashbury?"- brcause they wanted to be in the movie!

Also, it has George C. Scott giving his usual great performance. And Julie Christie is believeably kooky.

Buy this one, man- one of the greatest all-time of celluloid creations. For real.

A masterpiece.

Richard Lester's best film, better even than his incredible THE KNACK...AND HOW TO GET IT (which you need to see).

George C. Scott died today, and while every news report has mentioned PATTON (which makes sense), I'll always remember him for PETULIA. In my opinion, this is his best performance. And Julie Christie's, too. And Shirley Knight is a revelation.

George C. Scott, rest in peace. PETULIA, live on. Forever.

MASTERPIECE OF FILM MAKING

All the other reviews printed here confirm my long lasting enthuasm for "Petulia". I have screened it at least twice each year since the tape was released.

Lacking in the other comments ( printed here) is the central theme, as I saw it.
The conflict of a disaffected professional whose real life was in the operating room. He walks away from a seemingly "perfect" marriage for reasons even he cannot understand. He is looking for something at a personal level which he cannot define. His encounter with Petulia is pure serendipity. She, for reasons of her own is also searching for meaning. They touch, briefly, and move on. The affect of their relationship on those around them provides the counterpoint to this truly heartbreaking drama.

The wild 6os in San Fransco provides a very suitable backdrop for the main theme.

The final scenes in the labor and delivery rooms are pure genius.
When she says "Archie" it tells it all.

Historic Classic Video Shot During Actual Mission

This is, quite simply, one of the best wartime documentaries shot during WWII. It chronicles the 25th mission of 'The Memphis Belle" a B-17 and its crew that flew early in the air war over Europe when losses were staggering and survival of men and machines was doubtful over a 25-mission tour. Shot by William Wyler, the film is in full color, much of it shot in combat conditions over Europe. The narration is excellent.
This is not a very long film, but it is a must for anyone interested in the air war. I highly recommend another documentary to better understand the air war if you enjoy 'Memphis Belle'. It is called "Pistol Packing Mama: The Missions of a B-17", also available through Amazon.com. Taken together, these two videos will give the general viewer an excellent idea of the dangers of flying early in the war and of the resiliency and courage of the crews.
Do not expect the camera work to be smooth in the aerial combat sequences. Remember that the plane was shuddering with the recoil of its guns and also under instense fire. Also, the cameraman was probably having second thoughts about coming along on the mission at all! To me, the camera work only intensifies the drama of the battle.
Highly recommended. Not to be confused with the Hollywood version of 1990, with the same title. This is fact, that one is historical fiction. Both are worth your time.

B-17 Aircrew in War

An honest look at crewmen on actual missions flown by the real crew of the Memphis Belle. The intro may be slanted with patriotic ferver of war, but the true, actual story of the Belle.
Especially interesting to the WWII enthusiast.

The real story of the Memphis Belle

This movie was one the best I've ever seen.This movie directed by William Wyler was excellent.Not only does this movie tell about the "Belle" but it also tells about the real crew such as Robert Morgan(pilot), Vince Evans (Bombardier),John Quinlan(tail gunner),Cecil Scott(Ball Turret Gunner),Harold Loch (Top Turret Gunner/Engineer),Jim Verinis(Copilot),Tony Nastal (Waist Gunner),Bill Winchel (Waistgunner),and Robert Hanson (Radio Operator).This film was actually many different missions put together to make the Memphis Belles last mission(May 17, 1943).If you are as interested in the air war over Europe during World War two you will love this movie.

Historic Classic Video Shot During Actual Mission

This is, quite simply, one of the best wartime documentaries shot during WWII. It chronicles the 25th mission of 'The Memphis Belle" a B-17 and its crew that flew early in the air war over Europe when losses were staggering and survival of men and machines was doubtful over a 25-mission tour. Shot by William Wyler, the film is in full color, much of it shot in combat conditions over Europe. The narration is excellent.
This is not a very long film, but it is a must for anyone interested in the air war. I highly recommend another documentary to better understand the air war if you enjoy 'Memphis Belle'. It is called "Pistol Packing Mama: The Missions of a B-17", also available through Amazon.com. Taken together, these two videos will give the general viewer an excellent idea of the dangers of flying early in the war and of the resiliency and courage of the crews.
Do not expect the camera work to be smooth in the aerial combat sequences. Remember that the plane was shuddering with the recoil of its guns and also under instense fire. Also, the cameraman was probably having second thoughts about coming along on the mission at all! To me, the camera work only intensifies the drama of the battle.
Highly recommended. Not to be confused with the Hollywood version of 1990, with the same title. This is fact, that one is historical fiction. Both are worth your time.

B-17 Aircrew in War

An honest look at crewmen on actual missions flown by the real crew of the Memphis Belle. The intro may be slanted with patriotic ferver of war, but the true, actual story of the Belle.
Especially interesting to the WWII enthusiast.

The real story of the Memphis Belle

This movie was one the best I've ever seen.This movie directed by William Wyler was excellent.Not only does this movie tell about the "Belle" but it also tells about the real crew such as Robert Morgan(pilot), Vince Evans (Bombardier),John Quinlan(tail gunner),Cecil Scott(Ball Turret Gunner),Harold Loch (Top Turret Gunner/Engineer),Jim Verinis(Copilot),Tony Nastal (Waist Gunner),Bill Winchel (Waistgunner),and Robert Hanson (Radio Operator).This film was actually many different missions put together to make the Memphis Belles last mission(May 17, 1943).If you are as interested in the air war over Europe during World War two you will love this movie.

Historic Classic Video Shot During Actual Mission

This is, quite simply, one of the best wartime documentaries shot during WWII. It chronicles the 25th mission of 'The Memphis Belle" a B-17 and its crew that flew early in the air war over Europe when losses were staggering and survival of men and machines was doubtful over a 25-mission tour. Shot by William Wyler, the film is in full color, much of it shot in combat conditions over Europe. The narration is excellent.
This is not a very long film, but it is a must for anyone interested in the air war. I highly recommend another documentary to better understand the air war if you enjoy 'Memphis Belle'. It is called "Pistol Packing Mama: The Missions of a B-17", also available through Amazon.com. Taken together, these two videos will give the general viewer an excellent idea of the dangers of flying early in the war and of the resiliency and courage of the crews.
Do not expect the camera work to be smooth in the aerial combat sequences. Remember that the plane was shuddering with the recoil of its guns and also under instense fire. Also, the cameraman was probably having second thoughts about coming along on the mission at all! To me, the camera work only intensifies the drama of the battle.
Highly recommended. Not to be confused with the Hollywood version of 1990, with the same title. This is fact, that one is historical fiction. Both are worth your time.

B-17 Aircrew in War

An honest look at crewmen on actual missions flown by the real crew of the Memphis Belle. The intro may be slanted with patriotic ferver of war, but the true, actual story of the Belle.
Especially interesting to the WWII enthusiast.

The real story of the Memphis Belle

This movie was one the best I've ever seen.This movie directed by William Wyler was excellent.Not only does this movie tell about the "Belle" but it also tells about the real crew such as Robert Morgan(pilot), Vince Evans (Bombardier),John Quinlan(tail gunner),Cecil Scott(Ball Turret Gunner),Harold Loch (Top Turret Gunner/Engineer),Jim Verinis(Copilot),Tony Nastal (Waist Gunner),Bill Winchel (Waistgunner),and Robert Hanson (Radio Operator).This film was actually many different missions put together to make the Memphis Belles last mission(May 17, 1943).If you are as interested in the air war over Europe during World War two you will love this movie.

The Greatest Christmas Movie of All-Time.

Of course everybody knows the famous Charles Dickens novel, "A Chritmas Carol" that's about an old rich, rude and lonely businessman that takes Christmas and everything for granted. Well out of all the Christmas Carol movies, this is the MASTERPIECE! This one captures the story the best. George C. Scott did an EXCELLENT job playing the evil Ebenezer Scrooge.

We all know about Ebenezer's old dead business partner Jacob Marley visiting him on Christmas Eve and warning him not to take life for granted and also telling him that he'll be visited by the three ghosts of Christmas: The Ghost of Christmas Past, The Ghost of Christmas Present, and The Ghost of Christmas Future. We go back in time and visit Ebenezer's childhood at his boarding school. Then we visit the present Christmas where we see his poor employee, Bob Cratchett eating dinner with his family and also his nephew and his wife enjoying their Christmas. After that we see the Christmas Future which convinces Ebenezer to turn over a new leaf and become a good man after he sees his grave. Then he appreciated life a lot more and it a brand new man. "MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!"

This movie has the perfect cast, the perfect settings and the perfect emotional effects than any other movie about this novel. To me, it had a lot effect on my feelings towards Christmas. Whenever I needed to watch a good movie to get me going into the Christmas spirit I'd sit down and watch this. It takes only one viewing to do the job for me as it will for you. Merry Christmas everybody!

DVD is one of My Favorite Christmas Presents of 2002!

I have seen several different movie adaptations of A Christmas Carol and have liked them all but I think the three best versions are this George C. Scott adaptation, the Alastair Sim adaptation and the adaptation starring Patrick Stewart and I also like the adaptations starring Albert Finney, Reginald Owen and Sir Seymour Hicks. This adaptation is very good and I'm very impressed with George C. Scott's acting, he gave an excellent performance as Ebenezer Scrooge and I also liked David Warner as Bob Cratchit and there are many other fine performances too, Edward Woodward, Suzannah York, etc. I very highly recommend this adaptation which seems pretty faithful to the Charles Dickens classic and I like that they included aspects of the book that are not in the other Christmas Carol movies! I had seen some of this version a few years ago but didn't see the whole movie but I got this DVD today for Christmas and I just finished watching it and I loved it, definitely one of my favorite Christmas presents of 2002.

A Christmas Carol Is A Gift For the Whole Family

Originally released as a presentation of Hallmark in the mid-80's, this edition of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" is perhaps the most elegantly portrayed, highly detailed production to date, and though its depiction of the central characters vary slightly from the original story, it nonetheless captures the essence and spirit of the century old novella.

George C. Scott masterfully plays Ebenezer Scrooge. Set in 19th century England, Scrooge is a miserly, greedy businessman who has set about to build his fortune, despite the adverse effect his life has had on everyone around him. As Christmas approaches, he is visited by the spirit of his recently deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, who admonishes that Scrooge will be visited by three spirits of Christmas who will help him to see the errors of his life. Through each of their visits, Scrooge is given glimpses of Christmas past, present and future through a series of vignette experiences that reflect parts of his life, and where his life will ultimately lead him should his own spirit go unchanged.

The movie serves up a very poignant and important reminder about the true meaning and spirit of Christmas, and it is a great and entertaining film for the whole family. "A Christmas Carol" features first rate performances by the entire cast; especially endearing is the relationship between Bob Cratchit (David Warner) and his son, "Tiny" Tim Chatchit (Anthony Walters). Additional noteworthy performances include Edward Woodward as the boisterous and prophetic Ghost of Christmas Present, and the delightful Roger Rees as Fred Holywell, Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew.

Capturing the essence of Christmas, this film is an emotional, insightful and completely engrossing adaptation of Dicken's original story. With all the other adaptations of the story that are out there, make sure to make this one a part of your Christmas tradition. It is a film the whole family is sure to enjoy.

The Greatest Christmas Movie of All-Time.

Of course everybody knows the famous Charles Dickens novel, "A Chritmas Carol" that's about an old rich, rude and lonely businessman that takes Christmas and everything for granted. Well out of all the Christmas Carol movies, this is the MASTERPIECE! This one captures the story the best. George C. Scott did an EXCELLENT job playing the evil Ebenezer Scrooge.

We all know about Ebenezer's old dead business partner Jacob Marley visiting him on Christmas Eve and warning him not to take life for granted and also telling him that he'll be visited by the three ghosts of Christmas: The Ghost of Christmas Past, The Ghost of Christmas Present, and The Ghost of Christmas Future. We go back in time and visit Ebenezer's childhood at his boarding school. Then we visit the present Christmas where we see his poor employee, Bob Cratchett eating dinner with his family and also his nephew and his wife enjoying their Christmas. After that we see the Christmas Future which convinces Ebenezer to turn over a new leaf and become a good man after he sees his grave. Then he appreciated life a lot more and it a brand new man. "MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!"

This movie has the perfect cast, the perfect settings and the perfect emotional effects than any other movie about this novel. To me, it had a lot effect on my feelings towards Christmas. Whenever I needed to watch a good movie to get me going into the Christmas spirit I'd sit down and watch this. It takes only one viewing to do the job for me as it will for you. Merry Christmas everybody!

DVD is one of My Favorite Christmas Presents of 2002!

I have seen several different movie adaptations of A Christmas Carol and have liked them all but I think the three best versions are this George C. Scott adaptation, the Alastair Sim adaptation and the adaptation starring Patrick Stewart and I also like the adaptations starring Albert Finney, Reginald Owen and Sir Seymour Hicks. This adaptation is very good and I'm very impressed with George C. Scott's acting, he gave an excellent performance as Ebenezer Scrooge and I also liked David Warner as Bob Cratchit and there are many other fine performances too, Edward Woodward, Suzannah York, etc. I very highly recommend this adaptation which seems pretty faithful to the Charles Dickens classic and I like that they included aspects of the book that are not in the other Christmas Carol movies! I had seen some of this version a few years ago but didn't see the whole movie but I got this DVD today for Christmas and I just finished watching it and I loved it, definitely one of my favorite Christmas presents of 2002.

A Christmas Carol Is A Gift For the Whole Family

Originally released as a presentation of Hallmark in the mid-80's, this edition of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" is perhaps the most elegantly portrayed, highly detailed production to date, and though its depiction of the central characters vary slightly from the original story, it nonetheless captures the essence and spirit of the century old novella.

George C. Scott masterfully plays Ebenezer Scrooge. Set in 19th century England, Scrooge is a miserly, greedy businessman who has set about to build his fortune, despite the adverse effect his life has had on everyone around him. As Christmas approaches, he is visited by the spirit of his recently deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, who admonishes that Scrooge will be visited by three spirits of Christmas who will help him to see the errors of his life. Through each of their visits, Scrooge is given glimpses of Christmas past, present and future through a series of vignette experiences that reflect parts of his life, and where his life will ultimately lead him should his own spirit go unchanged.

The movie serves up a very poignant and important reminder about the true meaning and spirit of Christmas, and it is a great and entertaining film for the whole family. "A Christmas Carol" features first rate performances by the entire cast; especially endearing is the relationship between Bob Cratchit (David Warner) and his son, "Tiny" Tim Chatchit (Anthony Walters). Additional noteworthy performances include Edward Woodward as the boisterous and prophetic Ghost of Christmas Present, and the delightful Roger Rees as Fred Holywell, Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew.

Capturing the essence of Christmas, this film is an emotional, insightful and completely engrossing adaptation of Dicken's original story. With all the other adaptations of the story that are out there, make sure to make this one a part of your Christmas tradition. It is a film the whole family is sure to enjoy.

A must see for anyone interested in police work.

I saw "The New Centurions" on television back in the late 1970's. I thought it was a good movie about the police work. The movie is based on the book written by a former LAPD officer Joseph Wambaugh. Alot of the movie is a depressing because it deals with alcoholism, divorce, and suicide. Even though the movie was based on the LAPD back in the 1960's, alot of it still rings true today. You see several young officers in the academy going thru PT and other training. Then, they graduate the academy and are sent to a high crime division to beginning training with a TO (training officer). Immediately, Kilvinsky tells Stacy Keach character to forget about half of what he learn in the academy because it is useless. You see them going to various radio calls. The most interesting part of the movie is when George C. Scott charater starts telling Roy (Keach) how he deals with various crimes (Kilvinsky Law). The scene with the hookers in the back of the paddy wagon is funny. It is a good movie about some of what happens in police patrol cars and handling calls. It is kind of depressing but, it is still a good movie.

Best Cop Movie of all time

Words cant truly express how realistic this movie is. It faces the harsh realities of police work, most havent changed since this movie was made.

Possibly the best Police movie ever

This movie inspired me to a law enforcement career that lasted 28 years. George C. Scott (Officer Kilvinsky) delivers one of his best performances as a veteran patrolman of the L.A.P.D. He teaches a rookie cop "Stacy Keach" how to survive on the streets of L.A. Erik Estrada plays a former gang banger that turned cop, only to find himself working patrol in his old stomping grounds. The realism was great. No doubt they used police advisors when making the film. A sad movie that will make you realize that cops are human. Kilvinsky the cynical cop, shows compassion in dealing with illegal Mexican immigrants that are being taken advantage of by a money grubbing landlord. Stacy Keach suffers a failed marriage and gets involved in an interracial relationship. Truly a gut wrenching movie that shows the brutality of police work, both mentally and physically. I'd pay a hundred dollars if I could get the movie on DVD.

Could this be Paul Newman's best,then you should see it.

Even if pool is not your game,or perhaps your not a Paul Newman fan(huh?)this is a movie to watch or rent if your stuck on something to view.Paul Newman is electric as Fast Eddie Felson hustler extroirdinaire.Jackie Gleason plays the fictional Minnesota Fats.Yes fictional if you truly know your pool history.Fast Eddie travels from town to town hustling enough money on his way to Ames, Iowa to play the legendary Fatman.On his way Eddie learns about life,love and the evil that the pool world of the era has in store.A must watch. If you keep your eyes open you will see the one and only Willie Mosconi who worked behind the scenes(and also played a small role in the movie) as technical advisor.In the movie as Bert Gordon is George C. Scott." I'm a business man kid"This movie will be worth your time.

Newman's Own...

It is a real shame that not one of the actors, nominated for their work in THE HUSTLER, took home the Oscar. Now, a true classic in every sense of the word, the film is still one of the coolest motion pictures ever made. Originally released in 1961, the film is flawless. "Fast" Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) is an arrogant pool hustler, who seems unbeatable, that is until he meets his match. When his desire and ambition for perfection lead him to challenge legendary pool king, "Minnesota Fats" (Jackie Gleason), things heat as Felson may have bitten off more than he can chew. He risks everything good in his life for a shot at glory. Piper Laurie as Sarah Packard, has great chemistry with Newman, and George C. Scott as Bert Gordon is tops too.

Based on the book by Walter S. Tevis, the movie was directed by Robert Rossen, and shows off his real talent as a filmmaker. Desperate to put his "Ralph Kramden" character behind him, Gleason delivers a fine dramatic performance, that is sure to surprise you, if you only know him from "The Honeymooners". The pool room action is put together very well. The fact that the film was shot in black and white, only enhanced the action on screen, and makes it give off an almost cooler aura.

It's great to finally see the movie on DVD. The special features are great. The most interesting of which, is the "picture-in picture" commentary, that explains how all of the trick shots were done in the film. This innovative feature is "way cool" The commentary track is pretty good too. However, I enjoyed the retrospective documentary, "the inside story", a bit more. It was also neat to see the vintage theatrical trailer.

The DVD is Highly Recommended and is a must have in anyone's movie collection

One of the best of the best

Jackie Gleason usually plays Jackie Gleason, but he soars far above his own image to become the character he plays in The Hustler, Minnesota Fats, and it's probably the performance of his lifetime. Newman plays Fast Eddie, a swaggering newcomer to the poolroom hustling game. After losing everything (money, status, self-esteem), he meets a woman also down on her luck and begins to rise again - but whap! He comes under the influence of a ruthless promoter who heartlessly uses Fast Eddie to his own ends.
A beautiful character study of a film The Hustler elicited stellar performances from everyone in the cast. Watch this first, and then the next night, watch The Color of Money, which is like a sequel in which Tom Cruise is the upstart and Newman is the older wiser father figure.

Could this be Paul Newman's best,then you should see it.

Even if pool is not your game,or perhaps your not a Paul Newman fan(huh?)this is a movie to watch or rent if your stuck on something to view.Paul Newman is electric as Fast Eddie Felson hustler extroirdinaire.Jackie Gleason plays the fictional Minnesota Fats.Yes fictional if you truly know your pool history.Fast Eddie travels from town to town hustling enough money on his way to Ames, Iowa to play the legendary Fatman.On his way Eddie learns about life,love and the evil that the pool world of the era has in store.A must watch. If you keep your eyes open you will see the one and only Willie Mosconi who worked behind the scenes(and also played a small role in the movie) as technical advisor.In the movie as Bert Gordon is George C. Scott." I'm a business man kid"This movie will be worth your time.

Newman's Own...

It is a real shame that not one of the actors, nominated for their work in THE HUSTLER, took home the Oscar. Now, a true classic in every sense of the word, the film is still one of the coolest motion pictures ever made. Originally released in 1961, the film is flawless. "Fast" Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) is an arrogant pool hustler, who seems unbeatable, that is until he meets his match. When his desire and ambition for perfection lead him to challenge legendary pool king, "Minnesota Fats" (Jackie Gleason), things heat as Felson may have bitten off more than he can chew. He risks everything good in his life for a shot at glory. Piper Laurie as Sarah Packard, has great chemistry with Newman, and George C. Scott as Bert Gordon is tops too.

Based on the book by Walter S. Tevis, the movie was directed by Robert Rossen, and shows off his real talent as a filmmaker. Desperate to put his "Ralph Kramden" character behind him, Gleason delivers a fine dramatic performance, that is sure to surprise you, if you only know him from "The Honeymooners". The pool room action is put together very well. The fact that the film was shot in black and white, only enhanced the action on screen, and makes it give off an almost cooler aura.

It's great to finally see the movie on DVD. The special features are great. The most interesting of which, is the "picture-in picture" commentary, that explains how all of the trick shots were done in the film. This innovative feature is "way cool" The commentary track is pretty good too. However, I enjoyed the retrospective documentary, "the inside story", a bit more. It was also neat to see the vintage theatrical trailer.

The DVD is Highly Recommended and is a must have in anyone's movie collection

One of the best of the best

Jackie Gleason usually plays Jackie Gleason, but he soars far above his own image to become the character he plays in The Hustler, Minnesota Fats, and it's probably the performance of his lifetime. Newman plays Fast Eddie, a swaggering newcomer to the poolroom hustling game. After losing everything (money, status, self-esteem), he meets a woman also down on her luck and begins to rise again - but whap! He comes under the influence of a ruthless promoter who heartlessly uses Fast Eddie to his own ends.
A beautiful character study of a film The Hustler elicited stellar performances from everyone in the cast. Watch this first, and then the next night, watch The Color of Money, which is like a sequel in which Tom Cruise is the upstart and Newman is the older wiser father figure.

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