Love Story
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Movie Reviews of Love Story
Movie Review: speed walker
Summary: 5 Stars
I was very pleased the quality of the movie and the expedient service. Thank you!Movie Review: Good 1970 Drama/Romance
Summary: 4 Stars
Everyone knows the theme music to this one. From what I hear, the film was a huge hit when it came out in 1970. The "love story" involves two students from Harvard: The guy (Ryan O'Neal) is a likable hockey player from an incredibly rich family who doesn't get along with his rigidly high-class father (Ray Milland); the gal (Ali MacGraw) is an intelligent musician from a working-class family who strangely calls her father "Phil" and cusses a lot.
When I first saw the film, over four years ago, I didn't much like Ali MacGraw's character. She comes off bizarre and annoying ("Hey preppy" -- "preppy" "preppy" "preppy"). O'Neal's character, on the other hand, I found to be an all-around likable guy -- tough but at the same time very nice, filthy rich yet undenialby humble and respectful.
MacGraw's character kinda turned me off to the the flick the first time I saw it. Seeing it again recently, I enjoyed "Love Story" more because I was prepared to handle and embrace her strange personality.
The father/son 'relationship' is very interesting: O'Neal calls Milland "sir" at all times. In reality there's NO relationship at all. Hence, what ultimately takes place in the story is both understandable and believable.
There's a funny scene when O'Neal finally takes MacGraw to his family estate to meet his parents. She's understandably overwhelmed when she realizes just how rich O'Neal's family actually is. Her true-to-character reaction made me bust out laughing.
I enjoyed the New England locations and seasonal changes. The setting and tone naturally reminded me of "Dead Poets Society." I'm not saying "Love Story" is anywhere near as good because "Dead Poets Society" is in a class by itself. Yet, "Love Story" is a good drama/romance; I technically rate it 3.5/5 Stars. Just keep in mind that it's from 1970. Viewing it is like going back in time; in other words, it's a fascinating period-piece.
There are rumors that noted director Ang Lee wants to remake "Love Story." His major change in the storyline, of course, is that he wants both of the lovers to be male (LOL!!).
Movie Review: Love Never Dies...
Summary: 4 Stars
Contrary to popular belief, Love Story is not based on a novel by Erich Segal. Author Erich Segal wrote the screenplay first, then adapted it into a novel - which was quickly published before the film's release and became a runaway bestseller.
In 1970, Love Story took the nation by storm and made stars out of Ryan O'Neal and Ali McGraw. By today's standards, the story has been done so often and so much more dramatically, it seems a bit dated. The film has become very overrated over the years, but it still manages to be a sweet, effective love story, just not as tear enducing as some people say.
With that said, I enjoyed the film a lot. The two leads have wonderful chemistry and deliver powerful performances. The haunting theme has gone down in history and is one of the most recognizable in all of film. It is a beautiful piece that lingers in the mind and is very difficult to forget.
While "Love Story" is certainly a pleasant movie, aside from the tragic ending, and one that I enjoy watching, especially for Ali MacGraw's beautiful smile, it is only slightly above average. It of course coined the phrase "love means never having to say you're sorry", which sounds good but in fact is worthless tripe. Anyone who knows what love really is also knows the value, the importance of saying "I'm sorry" when it is warranted. However it is amazing how many people latched on to this phrase, just because it was in a movie.
This is one of the first films, if not the first, of its kind, and spawned many imitators. It doesn't have the effect I assume it had over thirty years ago, but as far as sappy romances go, this is one of the best I've seen. Worth a watch for its classic status and Best Picture nomination alone. Doesn't hurt that it was also the film debut of a young Tommy Lee Jones.
Movie Review: TIL DEATH.....
Summary: 4 Stars
A good movie, not great, that garnered tremendous support at the pinnacle of the Vietnam War, as a type of returning to reality, American style. A large segment of the population was fed up with war movies, "Easy Riders", "Midnight Cowboys" et al and naturally radiated to Erich Segal's simple novel transformed into a simple film. They got their money's worth. Crowds openly hissed and booed Milland's every move, a sure sign of his commendable performance as the bossy, conceited establishment figure. O'Neal's hatred of him could be felt right through the screen.Macgraw gives an uneven performance; one is often at a loss as to whether her attempts at one-upsmanship over O'Neal are reality or teasing. Whatever, the couple is apparently truly in love as the bedroom scenes (tastefully done) seem to indicate. The ending seems to convey the couple's atheism; a truly loving God would allow this to happen? In summation, this is a timeless movie, well worth your attention.
Movie Review: The film that serves as the canvas for almost every `Love Story'...
Summary: 4 Stars
If I had seen this film upon its release (I wasn't born yet) then I may have been tempted to give it five stars, but beings that the plot has been used and abused since then it's really nothing new. Like my title states, this is the film that most tragic love stories look to when devising a plot, and it shows in films as recent as `A Walk to Remember', which upon finishing watching this film last night I turned to my wife and said "doesn't this remind you on `A Walk to Remember' and she of course said "yes, it does". Despite the fact that the script at times grows corny and even a bit irritating, the real story is found within the performances of the two leads, Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal, both of whom rightfully deserved their Oscar nominations. Their story of true love is inspiring, and while the ending has been repeated over and over this is still a film that every lover of movies should see at least once, I mean, it is considered a classic for a reason!