Daisy Miller

Daisy Miller
by Peter Bogdanovich

Daisy Miller
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Actor: Barry Brown, Cloris Leachman, Cybill Shepherd, Eileen Brennan, Mildred Natwick
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Running Time: 91 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-08-12
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Paramount

Movie Reviews of Daisy Miller

Movie Review: Great Film - Sadly Neglected
Summary: 5 Stars

I've seen several film adaptations of Henry James' works, and Peter Bogdanovich's "Daisy Miller" is far and away the best.

First, it is the most faithful to the original; that authenticity may have been the source of much of the negative reaction, especially the criticism of Cybill Shepherd's performance. Anyone who has read the novella will note how she captured Daisy to perfection: the eyelash batting, parasol twirling, frill patting, chattering late Victorian era flirt. After all, it's Daisy's social demeanor, outward appearance and status--newly moneyed, pretty, vulgar, American provincial--that sets up her conflict with the snobby, envious, American expatriate society, with tragic results.

Second, the late Barry Brown gave an outstanding performance as the wealthy, cultured, European educated, American expatriate Winterbourne who can't quite figure out whether Daisy is reckless or innocent, or, according to the old double standard, a "good girl" or a "bad girl." Unfortunately, he is overly influenced by his own preconceived notions, guilty conscience and the self-serving dirt dished out by his aunt, a lady so exclusive she's practically a society of one, and the jealous society lady, Mrs. Walker. Misunderstandings,lost opportunities, envy, guilt and innocence, life after the fall -- Henry James' themes have never been better explored.

Third, Shepherd and Brown were superb, and so was the supporting cast, including Mildred Natwick,Cloris Leachman and Eileen Brennan.

Fourth, this is one of the most beautiful films ever made. The cinematography--almost all the scenes were shot on location in Switzerland and Italy--is nothing short of brilliant. The attention to detail--period costumes, furnishings, music--is astonishing. Moreover, much of the film was shot in long takes, with a minimum of editing and close-ups used only when most effective for dramatic emphasis. It's a great lesson in the art of film-making.

Finally, the DVD, now unfortunately out of print, is pristine, with first-rate color and sound. It also has Bogdanovich's interview and commentary which, among other things, sets forth his deep understanding of James' story.

Anyone who likes Henry James and writers of that period, especially James' friend Edith Wharton, or who just appreciates great story-telling, acting and film-making, will not be disappointed.

Summary of Daisy Miller

An adaptation of the Henry James novella of the same name, DAISY MILLER stars Cybill Shepherd as the title character, a beautiful American girl whose headstrong ways create quite a stir in European society during the 1800s. Drawn to European aristocrat Frederick Winterbourne (Brown) and the suave Italian Mr. Giovanelli (Del Prete), Daisy's American ways slowly clash with continental etiquette and concern her mother, Ms. Ezra B. Miller (Leachman), who tries to persuade her to act more like a proper lady. Ultimately snubbed by Roman high society, Daisy's un-ladylike conduct eventually ends in tragedy.

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