Starting Over
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Movie Reviews of Starting Over
Movie Review: Candice Bergen should've been a singer . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm kidding. Her singing is horrible in "Starting Over"--but intentionally so. Her wonderful self-centered character is supposed to be a rotten singer--and her scenes with Burt Reynolds are comic gems. As for Mr. Reynolds, he's never been better--not even in "Boogie Nights". This is his best performance. You really feel for his character in this film as he tries to start a new life after he and his wife (Ms. Bergen) break up. And then there's Jill Clayburgh, one of my favorite actresses of all time. She's delightful as an insecure woman looking for love. Both she and Candice Bergen were nominated for Oscars--and Mr. Reynolds should've been, too. And in effective supporting roles Charles Durning, Frances Sternhagen and Austin Pendleton add their talent to this terrific film. I cannot say enough great things about "Starting Over"--you need to see it for yourself. So what are you waiting for? Go watch it right now.Movie Review: Pangs of Divorce and Loving Again
Summary: 5 Stars
Burt Reynolds at his best ever, without a silly comedy behind him, plays a sensitive guy cuckolded by his wife (Candice Bergen) out in the world, alone, to find happiness again. "Starting Over" is a play on words because it is unclear, until near the conclusion, with whom Reynolds wants to begin again - his ex-wife or his new girlfriend played by Jill Clayburgh. The three main characters are fabulous. They are joined by superb character actor Charles Durning as Reynolds' older psychiatrist brother. Members of Reynolds' divorced men's support group also give the movie a good realistic touch. Bergen is most appropriately annoying in her role, Clayburgh is delightfully warm and sweet, and Reynolds is understandably confused and sympathetic. First rate movie reverberating the 1970's newly divorced. Thankfully the divorced couples seem to be one and all childless!Movie Review: Burt's best romantic comedy!
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is a perennial favourite with me. It's funny, warm and charming every time. Burt plays a man who is reluctantly splitting from his wife (Candice Bergen). His brother, (Charles Durning) and sister-in-law (Frances Sternhagen) set him up on a blind date dinner with potential love interest (Jill Clayburgh) who tells him to look her up after he is over his break-up.
There are many funny scenes, thanks to the script, by James L. Brooks. I liked the divorced men's workshop in the church basement, the dates Burt went on and the familiar feelings of being elated or trapped during a relationship. Burt played this convincingly as a lonely, vulnerable, loveable man who is unprepared for change.
I highly recommend this film as a feel-good romantic comedy.
Movie Review: A Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I wish there were more movies like this one. Three great performances from Bergen, Reynolds and Clayburgh, who show perfect comic timing and real chemistry. The humor comes from real, often poignant situations, and every scene, from the more intimate scenes between Reynolds and Clayburgh to those at the group therapy sessions, are the real thing. The supporting players are also terrific. It's got one of the best endings ever. Listen closely or you might not hear the last line uttered by Clayburgh because the credits are already rolling. It's a beauty.
It's great that they've brought this film out on DVD. Now if someone would just release another great Clayburgh film, An Unmarried Woman, on DVD, I would be first in line to buy it.
Movie Review: A PERFECT MOVIE ABOUT NOT GETTING ANYTHING RIGHT
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my favorite movies! All though I was 13 when I saw this (when it was released) I just found it very funny (and I still do). Burt Reynolds was over looked for an Academy Award for the best performance he has ever given! His lady co-stars did get nominations! Just think of this "Burt Reynolds" plays a man with very little self-esteme. He play a quite college teacher who loves his wife but finds himself single when he was happily married! The introduction scene to his new love interest is one of the funniest moments ever on film! ( If you have only seen this on Free TV your missing alot) To say anymore would be a crime! However anybody who has human heart will relate to this!