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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0738329027827
Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Kino Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Kino Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Kino Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 01, 2003
Running Time: 129 minutes
Studio: Kino Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1974
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I would have preferred to see this on stage. The performances are outstanding (especially by Alan Bates), and the dialogue is wonderful. But the film doesn't transcend its theater roots, and it makes for a very boring film. It isn't cinematic at all, and it's confined to one room for the entirety of the play. And it takes place in real time as well. Unfortunately, this happens quite often with plays are turned into films. But the play itself is still very good, and on that basis, I love it. ... Read More
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Want to see what really great acting looks like? Here's your film. Gray's biting play is elevated by Bates's astonishing, virtually one-man show. Secondary characters are strong, but serve mainly as figures for Butley to lacerate. Butley's disillusionment isn't all that unusual; it's his unparalleled ability to channel it that amazes: as he sinks further into isolation, he singes as many people as possible. The paradox is, it's fun watching him self-immolate, since he is so damned clever.
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If you are a theatre buff and want to see an award-winning performance captured on film, I highly recommend this Harold Pinter-directed version of Simon Gray's play. In additiona to Alan Bates's magnificent yet subtle performance, there is a gem of a peformance by Jessica Tandy as well. The picture quality isn't crisp, and the production values look low-budget, but this is all about the words and the acting.
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This is my favorite film, and it has been ever since I first saw it in 1974. Alan Bates became my favorite actor, and never disappointed me. The subtleties and nuances of his performance and of the play itself can't be appreciated upon one viewing. (My cousin saw the film with me in 1974 and hated it, so it's not for everyone.) Please, for anyone who plans to see Nathan Lane in the new Broadway production (I saw it in Boston), please, watch this DVD afterward. You'll see the difference between Lane's ... Read More
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Alleged comedy that isn't funny; purported wit that isn't witty. In addition, British accents make the dialogue difficult to understand. If there were anything good to say about this film, I would say it.
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