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Movie Reviews of Bus Stop
Movie Review: The Cowboy and The Chanteuse
Summary: 5 Stars
This review refers to the 20th Century Fox(Diamond Collection)DVD edition of "Bus Stop"Bo can hog tie a calf, and ride a bronco better and faster than anyone around. But he is naive in the ways of the world. When he takes his first bus trip to the city to dazzle em at a rodeo, he's in for the ride of his life. His mentor Virge, tells him it's time he found a gal of his own. Bo likes this idea, but he doesn't want any ol' gal, it's got to be an angel. He'll know her when he sees her! And what's more he'll simply rope her and haul her back with him. Well, things get complicated for this simple guy, when he spots his angel. She is Cherie. A "Chanteuse" with plans of her own. Cherie has direction in her life. The direction being from "River Gulch" to "Hollywood", where she will have "options". She is trying desperatly to shed her "hillbilly" image. A Montana cattle ranch was not part of the plan. Once these two meet though, Cherie has no choice in the matter(or does she?), and is literally swept off her feet by Bo.She finds herself on a bus ride that may change her life. Can the naive rancher and and the saloon singer with a past find love? Find out in this very touching story.
Marilyn Monroe will capture your heart(once again) as Cherie. She shines in this role of a more dramatic nature.She treats us to "That Old Black Magic", and although, Cherie's talent as a songstress is not going to win her any awards, it doesn't matter. Like Bo, we are just dazzled by what we see!
Don Murray is introduced as Bo. He's absolutely wonderful as the innocent cowboy. Directed by Joshua Logan, it also stars such greats as Arthur O'connell, Eileen Heckart, Betty Field, and look for a very young Hope Lange. The are some charming musical numbers as well.
This film from 1956,has been restored and looks fabulous. It is presented in anamorphic widescreen(1.85:1) with wonderful color and a beautifully clear picture. The sound may be listented to in 4.0 Surround or stereo, and is terriffic as well. It may be viewed in French(mono) and has Spanish and English subtitles. There's a theatrical trailer, some stills, and a great demonstration of how the restoration compares with previous transfers. If you can't get enough of Marilyn, you may want to consider buying this in the "Diamond Collection" set. Besides this one, it includes, "How To Marry A Millionaire", Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", "There's No Business Like Show Business","The Seven Year Itch" and a great documentary about Marilyn's last months "The Final Days". All of these DVDs are excellent as well.
"Bus Stop" is dramatic, funny and poignant. It will leave you with a smile on your face for some time afterwards.
Spend some time with Marilyn....and enjoy...Laurie
Movie Review: Finally!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a long time Marilyn fan...BR>One can imagine my excitement when I found out about this awesome collection of some of Marilyns' movies on dvd... I had always loved this film because Marilyn was in it, and it is her greatest performance on screen. She was amazing in this, even if the storyline is sometimes corny and just downright silly. Marilyn makes this movie so watchable. She had taken a break from 20th Century fox before she made this, and after taking classes at the famous "actor's studio" in NYC, she formed her own production company. I think her whole way of acting changed after these "method acting" classes, and "Bus Stop" was the first production to showcase this.
As far as the dvd goes, it is so much better than it ever looked on television. If you check out the extras you will get the chance to see a comparision. To the naked eye, it is utterly amazing what work went into restoring the tale of Cheree' and that ol' bully cowboy, Beauregard Decker, played by Don Murray.
It doesn't have as many extras as "The Seven Year Itch", which is the best of all the MM dvd's, but it's worth owning just to be able to see Marilyn at her finest work.
Marilyn really got into this role. I remember reading that she would stay in her hillbilly "chanteuse" character off the set, and it drove the rest of the crew crazy. That pasty white complexion, that hillbilly accent, and those little costumes of hers were all just brilliant additions to the outstanding, brilliant acting work that she does in this.
"Bus Stop" is mostly dramatic but has some true comedic momments thrown in, and it's also another movie she sings -- "That Ol' Black Magic" is sung by her in that lilting drawl, whilst she self consicously pushes her straps back up on her costume.
As much as I love this movie, I didn't love Don Murray. It was his first film. While he was sometimes funny, he often annoyed me, but maybe it was the way you were supposed to feel about his character. She makes it perfectly clear to him that she isn't going to marry him, but he does everything in his power to get her.
Marilyn's Cheree' and Ol' Verge, played by Arthur O'Connell, were the most likeable characters in the film.
Eileen Heckart plays Cheree's friend. There are some good character actors in this movie that help make it that much more entertaining.
It's a charming movie that will capture your heart at it's sweet ending. Sure, it has it's truly corny and utterly sacchrine sweet dialogue, but it's got Marilyn!
A MUST FOR THE TRUE MM FANS!!!
For anyone who's never seen any of her movies, this is the one to watch, she is at her peak here. Even if she does look pasty..
Movie Review: One of the great Marilyn Monroe films of all time!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Marilyn Monroe in Bus Stop gives one of her greatest perfomances; her comic timing is everything and she employs it to the hilt here. Also, her ususal attention to details and to gestures, is strongly in evidence.
At one point Marilyn puts on a sheep skin lined leather coat, a very worn coat, helped, and she does it in such a way that you would think it was a Black Glama ranch mink coat..perfection.
Her makeup, always here white, for "songs" in the "show." Her close ups, generously given by Joshua Logan clue us into certain moods she has about the cowboy(Don Murry) determined to marry her. There are the songs..Marilyn bought her own costumes for this film, and made sure they were from a rental agency and were very worn. Her rendition as Cheri of "Down Down I go" is not be believed..play it over and over and see what she does.
Many more details: when marilyn gets out of the cold into the Diner, watch her warming up top the stove, as if to a lover...it goes on, and it is gl;orious.
Brava Marilyn and the entire cast, and, J. Logan, the director, for yet another William Inge manifestation on the screen, that other being Picnic.
The reviews that say this is dated are unaware of the many reviavls of this play, and their dismal results. Also, see a Kate Hudson film, or Reese Witherspoon, or Sandra Bullock film for bad comic timing, terrible scripts and awful photography, and are they into thw itmnes in which we live?
Marilyn Monroe was not just an "icon" of the ages; she had an enormous talent, largely unrecognized. She knew evberything others thought of her, especially men, and she plays up to it and away from it with great skill and artistry. Bus Stop shows you this, and hjer supporting cast see it and are better for it.
Movie Review: Marilyn in a superb performance
Summary: 5 Stars
BUS STOP proved beyond a doubt that Marilyn Monroe could indeed act. For those who missed her 1952 performance in DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK, the surprise was very pleasant indeed.
BUS STOP was adapted from William Inge's successful long-running Broadway play, and was bought by Fox with Marilyn in mind. She plays the role of the ambitious cabaret singer Cherie, who longs to go to Hollywood, where, she assures her waitress girlfriend (Eileen Heckart), "you get discovered, you get tested, with options and everything! And you get treated with a little respect, too!".
Enter naive cowboy Beauregard (Don Murray in his screen debut) , who falls in love with her during her performance of "That Old Black Magic" (which must surely count as one of Monroe's most beguiling screen moments). Uneducated hick that he is, he decides to marry her, come hell or high water.
The film has been fully restored, using the original YCM masters to replace the parts of the film that were too far-gone to be rescued. A pristine picture with a gorgeous soundtrack.
The DVD includes restoration comparisons, gallery and trailers. Available seperately or as part of the Marilyn Monroe Diamond Collection.
Movie Review: Marilyn's best performace (out of many great performances)
Summary: 5 Stars
Many critics now say that it's a crime that Marilyn Monroe was never nominated for an Academy Award. Her not being nominated for her performance in "Bus Stop" is proof.Today, we often see actors starring in movies that require them to speak with a certain accent, and their accents come-and-go during the movie. You wont find that here. Marilyn's hillbilly accent remains throughout the film, and it's a very realistic one. Initially, Marilyn's costume was an expensive getup created by the studio, but she herself went to a second-hand shop and found an outfit that she believed her character would actually wear. And, she agreed that she should wear the white, chalky make-up that she does in the film, as her character is one who sleeps during the day (never sees sunlight) and works at night.
Marilyn displays a wide range of emotions in this film--happiness, sexiness, sadness, excitement, and downright anger--and we feel every one of them. I dont think any other actress could have done a better job in the role.
The entire cast is excellent as well. The role of "Grace" is a scene-stealer!