A Christmas Memory
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Movie Reviews of A Christmas Memory
Movie Review: A time when love meant more then all the money in the world
Summary: 5 Stars
Patty Duke's amazing performance in a movie version of a famous book
took me to a time that I often heard my parents speak of. The Great Depression brought a way of life that seemed minimal in material but a realization in what was more important. That was friendship, caring, and loving each and every person in our lives. Each day was a new adventure basing decisions on anything that money couldn't buy because so few had any. Yet it seemed the generosity and the teamwork built by that generation to make it through was the foundation on which America was built. Alas today's generations have forgotten or have no connection to this time and have missed what being American is all about. This movie brought the stories I heard all back to me. Such a special gift at Christmas all year round
Movie Review: Three versions of a Christmas Memory
Summary: 5 Stars
My first introduction to this story was a version offered up by National Public Radio (NPR) and narrated by Richard Thomas (John Boy Walton). When I finally saw the Geraldine Page version I was enchanted, especially by the sincerity in the narration by Truman Capote. After seeing the version featuring Patty Duke I became convinced that all of the versions have something special to add to the Holiday Season. The genius is in the story itself as well as how it it interpreted. Moreover, it provides us one of the most sensitive insights into America's Southern Culture that I have seen since "To Kill A Mockingbird."
If you ever get the chance to hear the NPR version of this classic, I think it provides an added enjoyment that the television versions try to do but somehow miss.
Movie Review: Wonderful "Christmas Memory"
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this film several years ago when it originally aired on television, and I loved it. I was so excited to get it on DVD. What a wonderful, heartwarming tale.
I will say that I never saw the original with Geraldine Page. That being said, I believe Patty Duke's performance was unbelievable. She was amazing in a very understated way. She makes the audience fall in love with Sook after only a few minutes. The relationship between her and Buddy (played nicely by Eric Lloyd) is evident from the beginning.
Piper Laurie also turns in a very fine performance, but it is really Patty Duke who shines in this wonderful film.
Movie Review: tops my favorite list
Summary: 5 Stars
Capote's Christmas Memory is my favorite Christmas story. I was thrilled to see this movie last year....I loved it. All though I have to confess that Pattie Duke was not the Sook I had imagined, her portrayal was true to the writings of Capote and her relationship with Buddy is very believable. I have read this story every year for the past 8 years during the holiday season. Infact, it is one of my favorite gifts to give. This year I am treating myself to the DVD.
For those of you who love this story, you must read it out loud. Did you know there is a Children's Picture book as well? Fun Fun Fun
Movie Review: Patty Duke should have won an emmy
Summary: 5 Stars
As others have written, I also saw the Geraldine Page version and indeed it was excellent It did indeed have a voice over commentary by Truman Capote who actually wrote the story about his childhood. I thought this version with Patty Duke was excellent as well. The story was expanded to 90 minutes and was a wonderful Christmas story I found Patty Duke to be very moving as was the rest of the cast. I highly recommend this movie.