Duvall Dern
Added 8/5/2009
Hear a bit about these two actors and this film in a cable review and was curious to see some of their "old" movies. The price was right.
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Laura Dern's Performance
Added 5/23/2009
I would have to strongly disagree with a reviewer as to the performance of
Laura Dern in this movie, and that Elizabeth Taylor would have eaten up this role in her prime. Laura Dern in this role was perfect essence to the character of Rose. One would have to understand the period (1935), the unrefined attributes of the character (her beginnings and circmstances) from a poor dirt farm to fully evaluate and appreciate her character. The mention of Laura Dern's awkwardness in high heels alone is a gross mistatement. Poor girls normally do not start out, quite the contrary they start with bare feet. Awkwardness in high heels is something that makes her performance that much more convincing. Her southern drawl as well comes across convincingly along with her speech pattern. I do not really believe Elizabeth Taylor could have handled these attributes, given her past performances. The production was superb
including the children, with the exception that they were not convincing in their speech patterns, as children raised in the deep south.
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Appealing In Its Own Way
Added 4/11/2009
I have always found this an intriguing film, something different and appealing even though some of the subject matter is "inappropriate."
I saw the last word because it involves a 13-year-old boy whose hormones are raging and his brief relationship with a grown woman. There is one sex scene that may make people squirm a bit, so be forewarned. Other than that, I don't remember anything else objectionable.
I like the photography and always enjoy seeing the old days - here it's the 1920s and 1930s - portrayed on today's films with the great cameramen and directors of today. Also, the South has some beautiful scenery that is eloquently on display here.
The story is well-acted with real-life mother-daughter Diane Ladd and Laura Dern, along with Robert Duvall and Lukas Haas. The latter plays the young man and was already somewhat of a star after playing the young Amish boy in the 1985 film "Witness." Duvall is one of the finest actors of his generation so you always get a good performance out of him.
This is a pretty low-key story but never puts you to sleep. Modern day feminists might like this film was Ladd plays that role to the hilt. Dern also delivered, making a very believable "Rose."
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A perfect movie!
Added 2/4/2009
I remembered how much I liked this movie when it was first released, but upon rediscovering it recently, I was so entertained and impressed that I watched it five times in three days. It's simply a brilliant movie with fabulous acting and directing.
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Great Movie
Added 11/10/2008
This movie is set in my hometown area. It is quite believable from the setting point of view. Good performances.
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Duvall Dern
Added 8/5/2009
Hear a bit about these two actors and this film in a cable review and was curious to see some of their "old" movies. The price was right.
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Laura Dern's Performance
Added 5/23/2009
I would have to strongly disagree with a reviewer as to the performance of
Laura Dern in this movie, and that Elizabeth Taylor would have eaten up this role in her prime. Laura Dern in this role was perfect essence to the character of Rose. One would have to understand the period (1935), the unrefined attributes of the character (her beginnings and circmstances) from a poor dirt farm to fully evaluate and appreciate her character. The mention of Laura Dern's awkwardness in high heels alone is a gross mistatement. Poor girls normally do not start out, quite the contrary they start with bare feet. Awkwardness in high heels is something that makes her performance that much more convincing. Her southern drawl as well comes across convincingly along with her speech pattern. I do not really believe Elizabeth Taylor could have handled these attributes, given her past performances. The production was superb
including the children, with the exception that they were not convincing in their speech patterns, as children raised in the deep south.
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Appealing In Its Own Way
Added 4/11/2009
I have always found this an intriguing film, something different and appealing even though some of the subject matter is "inappropriate."
I saw the last word because it involves a 13-year-old boy whose hormones are raging and his brief relationship with a grown woman. There is one sex scene that may make people squirm a bit, so be forewarned. Other than that, I don't remember anything else objectionable.
I like the photography and always enjoy seeing the old days - here it's the 1920s and 1930s - portrayed on today's films with the great cameramen and directors of today. Also, the South has some beautiful scenery that is eloquently on display here.
The story is well-acted with real-life mother-daughter Diane Ladd and Laura Dern, along with Robert Duvall and Lukas Haas. The latter plays the young man and was already somewhat of a star after playing the young Amish boy in the 1985 film "Witness." Duvall is one of the finest actors of his generation so you always get a good performance out of him.
This is a pretty low-key story but never puts you to sleep. Modern day feminists might like this film was Ladd plays that role to the hilt. Dern also delivered, making a very believable "Rose."
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