Now and Then
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Movie Reviews of Now and Then
Movie Review: Now and Then Movie Purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie came in less than a week and was in wonderful condition. Thank You.Movie Review: dvd
Summary: 5 Stars
I recieved my DVD in just a few days and was in near perfect condition :~)Movie Review: A much beter "Then" part
Summary: 4 Stars
The charm of this movie comes mostly from the "Then" part. It is the charm of the four young actresses (Christina Ricci acting as the young Roberta is my personal favorite but all four are great) that is able to give this movie a candid fresh feeling in spite of the somewhat corny cliched story which you feel you have already seen. Was it "stand by me" which had four friends, each with a different character type? No, that was about boys... Here as well we have a mystery as the girls are trying to solve the death of a young boy, and the outcome can be anticipated. The adult part - although equipped with a group of well-known actresses was not able to convince me (it is surprising to note that the casting of Rosie Odonnol as the adult Christina Ricci is very believable although funny at first sight). How is it that in the movies all the young people portrayed grow up to be really outstanding writers, actresses, doctors, etc.? What happened to all the ordinary people we all grew up to be? The adult part is a little too short and not too satisfying. I would have been interested to know what happened to these 4 women since that one summer we had a chance of seeing. The movie makes it seem as if their lives - or rather their friendship was somewhat stopped at the age of 12 and then continued at the adult stage. What happened since the age of 12? I mean, they did live next to each other...are there no memories from later, maybe more important stages of life? Were there no old grudges or new friends that interfered? Did they not prefer to have one intimate friend rather then a group?I think that the movie could have been "full" with only the young, "then" part, however nice to watch as it is. I found the movie's special moments to be in the sincere intimate moments were only two of the four friends are seen conversing about more serious issues.
Movie Review: I loved this film as a child
Summary: 4 Stars
And I still love it as an early 20-something. I originally had it taped off the TV (how sad) and it's now a brilliant addition to my collection. I could watch this film over and over and not get tired of it.
Now & Then also has a brilliant cast. Christina Ricci (growing out of her Wednesday Addams character, and playing a character who tapes her breasts down - she later in life had them reduced), Thora Birch, Gaby Hoffman, Demi Moore, Melanie Griffith, Rita Wilson, Rosie O'Donnell, Devon Sawa, Janeane Garofalo, Hank Azaria and Bonnie Hunt amongst others. Also look out for a young Rumer Willis as one of the main character's sisters, and an early appearance by Brendan Fraser.
Now & Then is the sweetest story is about four girls growing up - and growing apart. They make a pact and twenty years later, come back to support one of their old friends giving birth. (Considering this is the same girl who got told by her mother what sex is: "All women have a garden, and a garden needs a big hose to water it... or a small hose... as long as it works." It's a wonder she became pregnant in the first place!)
I was quite disappointed when I was young, as I originally muddled up which older actress was actually the younger actress in the film. For instance I thought Christina Ricci's character grew up to be Demi Moore. Noooo. Christina's character grows up to be Rosie O'Donnell. The rest of them I managed to piece together, but God knows how I ended up thinking that.
This is a lovely film, and will forever remain in my collection. It's perfect for snuggling up on the couch with some chocolate (or rice pudding!) while it's dark outside.
Movie Review: Cute
Summary: 4 Stars
Now and Then follows the lives of four women from their past as childhood best friends together, Then, to their present, independent women who still care about each other, Now.
The movie starts with the present day reunion of the four women. The women argue and disagree on many issues of childbearing, marriage, and ethics. It then fades away into the story of the past of four young girls growing up and sets up why these women are here together today.
The girls are very different. They come from different homes and at times have different values. Roberta is boyish, Teeny is into boys. Samantha is a kind girl shaken by home problems and Chrissy worries about being proper and good based on biases picked up from her partly lucid mother. Though the girls dont always agree on everything they are all joined by their love and care for each other.
The film is at times funny or touching- switching flawlessly between the two- but always entertaining. Above anything else the girls value- friendship is the most important. They make a pact to always be there for each other, and now grown- they still are.