San Francisco
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Movie Reviews of San Francisco
Movie Review: DVD Buyer Beware
Summary: 3 Stars
Unfortunatley I can only give this DVD transfer 3 stars. I have been patiently waiting for this film to be available on DVD so that I can toss out my old videocassette. Instead I think I am going to keep the videocassette and toss out the DVD. MGM's high production values are evident throughout this film. The special effects, for their time, are convincing even by today's standards. The problem with this transfer is that it is too "heavy." The facial tones are all "plugged up" and the shadows are way too saturated. I know this movie, despite it's somewhat contrasty sytle of cinemetography, was not originally shot (exposed) that way. Even if the original negative is permanently damaged this fine film is deserving of the most expensive, time-consuming restoration effort money can buy.Movie Review: Virtues and Weaknesses of the MGM Machine
Summary: 3 Stars
"San Francisco" (1936) contains a memorable Clark Gable performance and some classic special effects from MGM's Golden Age. The depiction of the 1906 earthquake and its aftermath remain cinematic highlights. Unfortunately, the lavish melodrama is saddled with glaring flaws: excessive singing and limited acting by Jeanette MacDonald; a romantic storyline worthy of Popeye, Bluto and Olive Oyl; the great Spencer Tracy relegated to a thankless supporting role; and the tacked-on "morally uplifting" conclusion. Even though the MGM gloss mars a potentially great film, it's still worth seeing.Movie Review: Need To Be A Big Fan
Summary: 2 Stars
I recognise that this is an important film but I think you have to be a big fan of Gables to really enjoy it.