Gone with the Wind (Two-Disc Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Gone with the Wind (Two-Disc Edition)
Movie Review: One of the Greatest Motion Pictures in the History of Cinema
Summary: 5 Stars
Gone with the Wind is quite simply one of the greatest films ever made. Its a masterpiece on all levels of production: the acting is first rate, the epic story is breathtaking and awe inspiring, the cinematography and the depth of detail is extraordinary and the production values are astounding.
Vivien Leigh stars as Scarlett O'Hara, a young girl living with her family on their southern cotton plantation, Tara. She is desperately in love with Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard), an attraction which proves hopeless when it is announced that he is to wed his cousin, Melanie Daniels (Olivia de Havilland).
At a party at the Wilkes', she tells Ashley of her love for him but is spurned. Rhett Butler (Clark Gable), who has overheard their conversation, takes a fancy to Scarlett and makes a pass at her. She turns him down however, still obsessed with Ashley and painfully jealous of Melanie.
Apart from all this, Scarlett's life is perfect. However, the outbreak of the American Civil War throws everything into chaos and changes her family life and that of the whole country forever.
The film charts Scarlett's life from her early teenage years up until her adult life, charting her adventures in Georgia during the horrific attacks on the town as well as her reclaiming Tara after the war and her marriage to Rhett Butler. It also vividly chronicles the American Civil War in horrific detail, at one point depicting the massive scale of injuries as Scarlett tends to wounded soldiers.
A magnificent epic that seduces, shocks, thrills, inspires and uplifts, the film won eight Academy Awards - including Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress for Hattie McDaniels' hilarious performance as Mammy, Scarlett's maid - and is an absolute classic. A must see for everyone!
Movie Review: GONE WITH THE WIND (2 disc. edition)
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased 3 copies of the video; one for my mom, one from my daughter-in-law, and one for myself. My mom is 85 & wanted a copy for herself so that she could watch whenever she wanted & pause whenever she wanted. My daughter-in-law was born in New York, grew up in Mass.; now living with my son in Atlanta. She one day told me that she thought she was the only person living in Atlanta who had not read or seen GONE WITH THE WIND. For her 29th birthday, I purchased the video and the book from Amazon. She, like my mom & I, loves both the book & video. I have read the book 3 times & will continue to watch the movie over and over. It is timeless...and we who love the book and movie keep hoping and praying that Scarlett will somehow "see the light" & love Rhett as much as he loves & adores her. We cry with her as she struggles to survive the Civil War, Carpetbaggers, and hunger, applauding as she vows that she & her family "will never be hungry" again. I recommend this video to anyone who enjoys historical romance, and a video that can be watched with the entire family...no matter how young or how old! BUY TODAY & ENJOY OVER AND OVER!!!Movie Review: Great
Summary: 5 Stars
Movies arrived in great condition, packaged well, and fast shipping. Couldn't be happier with my purchase.Movie Review: For Heaven's sake
Summary: 5 Stars
It is Gone With the Wind, what in Heaven's name can I add to that?!?Movie Review: Better Than Expected
Summary: 3 Stars
It opens by telling us that the South exists no more, except in books. I believe this particular version of the South never existed at all except in this book. But even so, it's more watchable than I expected. It may be idealistic and melodramatic, but I'm still glad I've seen it. Does anybody remember that, in this movie, Jesus took a bullet? Rhett Butler's a great character, plus that's Clark Gable. But Vivian Leigh also did a great job with the growth of Scarlett O'Hara. A little bit of Mitchell's actual prose made its way onto the screen, leading me to believe it's every bit as syrupy and unreadable as most folks who have read it claim. Apologies to those who think it's the greatest book and/or movie of all time, but I'm not one of you. However, at the end of this four-hour epic, when Rhett Butler walked out, I was sad. It is moving. I think she'll get him back. What about you? After all, tomorrow is another day.