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Movie Reviews of Star!
Movie Review: Watch "Men Are Not Gods" with Miriam Hopkins and get the real Gertrude Lawrence
Summary: 5 Stars
I feel that Gertrude Lawrence is just not represented by Julie Andrews. Even though British, and so forth, if you have ever seen Gertrude Lawrence (in such films as "Men Are Not Gods" with Miriam Hopkins and Rex Harrison), the real Gertrude is just not in this film, most especially the script.
Julie Andrews obviously put everything into this, as I think Robert Wise did, but the casting and script did no justice to what could have been a magnificent movie about an electric performer. A real mistake was made in the ending in not dealing with Gertrude Lawrence's influence in bringing "The King and I" to Broadway and initially starring opposite Yul Brenner, as well as leaving out her relationship with Beatrice Lillie.
This film was not well enough researched, and the script shows it. And as to the recent DVD release, much was left out (that I understand is on the Laserdisc version), and the transfer to DVD just not live up to the original Todd-AO film process.
Releasing this film on DVD in it's full length and color would have helped in at least providing what was intended by Robert Wise in the beginning.
You will get more of Gertrude Lawrence in watching the 1930's British made "Men Are Not Gods" with Miriam Hopkins in the starring role. They paired quite well together. This movie is delightful, and in this film you will get the real Gertrude Lawrence. In watching Star!, you will get an impressive piece of film history, that could have been so different and much better! A shame since no money was spared in this production, and that definitely shows especially in the costumes, music and sets.
Movie Review: Star- a must for any Julie Andrews Fan!
Summary: 5 Stars
Star! was a huge production in its day. It was truly the last of the musicals of the musical era of the 1960s. It brought together Julie Andrews and Robert Wise- star and director of the infamous "The Sound of Music." Star is the story of the legendary Broadway star, Gertrude Lawrence, who performed in many memorable Broadway productions, including her last one- The King and I.
Star! is filled with many musical sequences, wrapped around the biographical story of Gertrude Lawrence, who had a very similar early experience as the actress who portrays Lawrence, Julie Andrews.
The movie Star! was given such hype when it was set to premiere and was touted as the box office successor to "" That kind of set it up for failure from the beginning. Expectations were very high. Though it is a very good movie and an absolute must for the Julie Andrews fan, it is not "The Sound of Music." No film could ever top that movie as it was of a time and place and by the end of the 1960s, that time and place had disappeared into history.
Costumes and productions are outstanding in Star. Julie Andrews is GREAT- to say the least-as she always is. Star! was not a box office smash and as "The Sound of Music" rescued 20th Century Fox from bankruptcy, Star !almost put it back into that category.
If you love Julie Andrews, Star! is an absolute must for your collection.
It was not out in theaters very long. It is unusual to find it in many places, so when it comes up on Amazon.com- grab it. You will love it!
Movie Review: Awesome, entertaining versatile Julie Andrews! Great story!
Summary: 5 Stars
I didn't know what to expect of the movie, which is kind of old but I must say on first looking at it, I wanted to watch it all the way to the end (3 hours later) because it was such an entertaining movie! It is great g-rated entertainment, the kind they rarely make these days. Julie Andrews will wow you with her versatility as an actress on full display in this movie and the other actors also put on fine performances. Some people may be slightly put off by the long overture at the beginning but that's why you have a skip button on the remote! Other than that this is a really wonderful story, that deserves as many accolades as that famous movie about a governess that Julie did sometime before this one (The Sound of Music!) and I'm a little confused as to why it is not as well known. Do buy the DVD because it is packed with bonus features, pictures and interesting behind-the-scenes stories and shots. This dvd is a pleaser that can entertain the entire family.Movie Review: A TRUE STAR!
Summary: 5 Stars
Despite all the universal criticism of STAR! most of it was unjustified. It is undoubtedly one of Julie's finest roles and the supporting cast magnificent. Beautifully produced, magnificent score and Julie singing at her very best and looking great. The problem was that audiences of the day were not interested in seeing the life story of Gertrude Lawrence particularly with Julie in the lead role. Gertie had a very limited vocal range which, of course, Julie does not. They attempted to issue a shortened version called "Those were the days" but that flopped too. STAR! has now become something different and is a much admired classic.It is long and unfortunately they decided not to complete the story with Gertie's death during the original Broadway production of "The King and I". Maybe they were expecting to make a sequel. Do not miss this!Movie Review: this star's a star!
Summary: 5 Stars
have now watched the DVD of STAR! with Julie Andrews,and can only echo what I said when first seeing this movie in 1968,that it rates 10/10 for entertainment value.It seems not a minute too long,and Andrews attempts valiantly (though not always successfully),her interpretation of the volatile,charismatic Gertrude Lawrence.The production values are second to none,and Julie has never looked better.The extra features on the DVD are extensive with trailers,a production featurette,sections of the script,a shooting diary,and sketches and tests of many of the 125 costume changes worn by Julie in the movie(never equalled since in a single movie)A must for all fans,and people into movies that are there to simply entertain.A triumph for Robert Wise and Saul Chaplin.11/10