Mahogany
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Movie Reviews of Mahogany
Movie Review: " My Diva Diana!"
Summary: 5 Stars
After "Lady Sings The Blues" became not only a boxoffice hit but a critical smash, Paramount wanted to capitilize on the allure of Diana Ross at the movies. Fresh from winning an Oscar nomination as Best Actress for "Lady", Diana stars in this small film about a woman who grew up poor in the projects to being one of the most famous fashion designers in the world. The movie is definitely a Diana Ross film in more ways than one; the script was tailored for her and there is a lot of Diana in the lines of the film. It was actually Diana's first choice in her younger days to be a fashion designer, but ultimately her powerful voice gave way to her becoming one of the greatest singers of all-time. Most of the fashions used in "Mahogany" are Diana Ross originals. Diana also demanded, and got, her "Lady" co-star Billy Dee Williams for this film, and their chemistry is impeccable. The theme from "Mahogany" titled "Do You Know Where Your going To?" is one of the most beautiful and haunting movie songs ever. The DVD is pretty much a barebones edition but it comes in widescreen and is enhanced for 16.9 TVs, a photo gallery is included, and english subtitles are a part of the package.Movie Review: Girl Power!
Summary: 5 Stars
I grew up in Chicago and recognize many of the locations in the movie. Growing up, like Tracy, I just wanted out of there! I love one of the quotes in the movie. "In chicago we tear the slums down," Billy Dee says. "And in Rome we pay to see them!" Ross continues.
I was born around the time the movie was released to theaters, and saw it much later, some time in the 1980s. I revisited Mahogany again when it was released on DVD and now I watch it at least once a month for a little girl power. It even inspired locations for my first romance novel (my lead goes to Paris and Italy where she finds love). Everything about the movie was simply beautiful to me, from Rome to a crumbling Chicago (which is still crumbling to this day in all of the areas shown in this movie).
I especially loved seeing Billy Dee Williams. Is he not the handsome leading man, everything a woman can want? Good looking, masculine, and passionate?
The ending is just awesome. In fact, it is of the most romantic endings ever. This is definitely a recommend for me!
Movie Review: One of the best fashion movies ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw Mahogany on TV in the 70's. I remember the scene when the Italian millionaire jumps up and shouts "Twenty Million Lire!" and my grandmother said "that's sure an expensive dress."
Mahogany is one of my favorite movies of all time. I know it's not a "great" movie. It's not "Citizen Kane." But, if you love movies about fashion, you will LOVE this!
There are so many great things about Mahogany from a visual standpoint. The crazy Asian disco outfits with tubing were actually designed by Diana Ross herself. Think mid 70's Labelle. Just fabulous! The montage of Diana Ross modelling in Italy with the theme song playing is fantastic! The scene where Ross's character is hung over and making crazy faces wearing a white fur coat in a red Ferrari (I think it's a Ferrari)is hilarious. And, of course, you get to see La Ross's nipple when she fumbles with her robe.
Mahogany is pure camp fun. I own the VHS of it and can practically recite the entire film. I am so happy it is finally going to be available on DVD.
Movie Review: Mahogany Inspiring, the best!
Summary: 5 Stars
So I bought this movie without having seen the movie....EXCELLENT!!! Maybe because it was directed by Berry Gordy, or maybe because Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams as well as Anthony Perkins do a subperb job of acting. I'm no Diana Ross fan by any means, I perfer Patti over her any day. But this movie is very inspiring, for me wanting to be a fashion designer I feel compelled to design and have my designs out there on the runway. And I have wanted to be a model as well. Mahogany inspires me to get out there and do it. Berry Gordy did a great job. Billy Dee Williams was amazing as always, Anthony Perkins...they love getting him to play sneaky creepy character, but he was amazing. And if you can bear watching Diana Ross extremely skinny to the point that it's unhealthy (she believes she was anexoria and not knowing she may have been) then hats off to you, she was amazing and I can't stop looking at her, if this movie is remade I hope they get the right actors, but I wouldn't have it remade, it's wonderful, timeless, and classic.Movie Review: DIANA ROSS RADIATES SUPERSTAR GLAMOUR IN A FUN FILM!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a super camp movie because of the incredibly implausible script. However, it is also incredibly entertaining with a wonderful musical score. Diana Ross looks gorgeous in unbelievably glamorous costumes, jewels, make-up and furs. And, in spite of the movie's flaws, Diana's acting is really good while poor Anthony Perkins is atrocious. Beautiful scenes of Rome, Italy! This is a must for any Diana Ross fan! Unfortunately, some of the scenes, notably the "Kabuki Fashion Show" have been cut for the DVD while other unnecessary scenes have been left in. It is a tragedy she didn't make may more movies after this one.Mahogany