Single Room Furnished
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Movie Reviews of Single Room Furnished
Movie Review: Jayne was a good actress, and this is a spooky film.
Summary: 5 Stars
Jayne did a good job here. As often happens, an unusual gem of a movie gets overlooked because it doesn't please the masses. I rated it 4 stars just because it was unusual and because Jayne is in it. We only have her films,her books and her photos, so of course this movie is valuable as a reminder of this amazing woman.She was very complex.
I have it interesting to read about her as much as possible and to watch all her films.
This film is spooky in a very odd way, when you watch it and remember how Jayne eventually did pass on. There are strange echoes here. Also, if I recall the last scene when she walks away away at night, I just felt it had a poignancy. Jayne walking away in this film looks like it happened yesterday. And isn't dying like walking away ?
There she went, in the night alone down a sidewalk. It just reminded me of the end of her life that night when she passed away.., going away down a road instead of a sidewalk. This woman had talent. Jayne was very unique and I was surprised that this film is not better known.
Movie Review: Excellent quality DVD!
Summary: 3 Stars
There is something poignant about watching Jayne Mansfield in her last film role. There is also something prophetic as well, for Jayne Mansfield would never be remembered as a Grande Dame of screen dramatics. Perhaps her admirable attempt coupled with the reality of her untimely passing make watching her performance even more fascinating. What Mansfield brings to this role is a mixed bag of hysterics and brood. But we never forget, not even during a dramatic scene in which Mansfield (with shabby Bronx accent) admits to being "in the family way", that we are watching an icon of a bygone era attempting to inhabit the skin of something "mod". SINGLE ROOM FURNISHED almost plays like a cautionary tale for the bombshells of the future. Yet that was surely not the original intent. I first saw this picture decades ago on home video. The source for that video was so faded and tattered. For years I recalled the "faded glory" aspect of the print. Watching this wonderful DVD master was eye-opening. The colors are beautiful and the widescreen presentation shows little to no wear from the source print (except for the dates soundtrack which is the weak link here). An absolutely stellar remastering on the video level. Watching SINGLE ROOM FURNISHED 2 decades later was a revelation to me and a delight. But in the final analysis, this low-budger affair is far from perfect. But perhaps that is the essence of Jayne Mansfield's legacy.
Movie Review: The ballad of Jayne...
Summary: 3 Stars
Jayne Mansfield portrays both innocence & hardness, in a film that spans the difficult life of a starry eyed bombshell.
Watching this film, in all it's low budget splendor, it's interesting to see Jayne venture into unchartered waters, flexing some impressive acting ability.
As her character reinvents herself, tossing aside various identities like one night stands, in hopes of transforming into something better, you can't help but feel part of this film is personal to her.
The last scene, in particular, when the camera focuses only on her face, you understand how completely disconnected her character has become.
As she repeats the words, "Monkey!" over & over again, punishing one man for another's desertion, the darker side of love is revealed.
That scene alone, stands as my favorite.
There is a side story, that initially confused me.
The first chapter of Mansfield's character, Johnni, is abruptly closed, and the introduction of two new characters is suddenley the focus.
Part of me felt as if i stumbled into another film!
Regardless, an interesting study of loneliness, bitterness & ultimately, hopelessnes.
Movie Review: Jayne's Last Movie
Summary: 3 Stars
Movie was released after Ms. Mansfield's death in 1968. Jayne's last husband Matt Cimber directs the movie. Jayne looks young in the opening scene as a young girl who is soon deserted by her husband. Then, she darkens her hair and becomes pregnant and later one assumes she aborts the baby. Then, we are left with a boring segment about a late middle-aged couple who are trying to date. Movie was not completed when Jayne died, so I guess this was thrown in to piece movie together, boring. Lastly, we see Jayne as a mentally unbalanced prostitute who drives another unbalanced guy to suicide. Favorite line by Jayne in movie "Monkey" Even though, this is a low budget movie, it is a great final movie of Jayne's. I would give movie more stars if it had better quality of co-stars and better budget.Movie Review: Not Bad Film
Summary: 3 Stars
It's nice to see Jayne Mansfield in a dramatic role. This is an indie film made before the term "indie film" was coined.
Jayne is too old to play the young married woman on the fire escape, in the early part of the story. She looks like her husband's mother. However, her acting is very good in this film. Some of the supporting players are not very good while others are quite good.
This is a very low budget film and it really looks it.
I don't know if it has been digitally restored but the sound and picture are of very good quality.
If you are a Jayne Mansfield fan, it is very worthwhile having this film in your collection.
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